A friend ever claimed that she has no money but has money for $6000 worth of other things. Does this mean she is poor?
Today, after having lunch, Sia and me were relaxing, sipping our drinks when a old man apporached us.
Uncle: "Have you taken your lunch?"
Me: "Yes"
Uncle: " I have no wife, no children and no money to buy food."
Okay, Uncle is begging for money. Maybe if I give him a few dollars, he will leave.
Uncle: "Can you buy me some food to eat?"
My heart sank. He doesn't want money. He wants food and probably hasn't been eating for days looking at his small built body. You know, there are people out there asking for money so that they can buy alcohol, cigarette and maybe drug. I was doubtful about this uncle till the moment he ask for food only.
Uncle: "I will only take vegetables and will not take meat. Will you buy me some food?"
Brought him to the mixed veg rice stall and he really just select vegetables with rice. I felt sad for this 84 years old uncle. When he was done picking the dishes, Sia told him to pick some meat dishes. That very moment, Uncle was delighted and picked a fish. This meal will probably last him a few meals.
Think I have taken things for granted. There were times I never finished my meal and here, there is an uncle who won't know when is his next meal.
2 comments:
I cannot stand people who say they are poor but then they say things like, "Oh, I'm eyeing that $10 000 branded bag" and other sentences to that effect. It really makes me disgusted.
That man who wanted the meal, very sad lah :-(
Maybe your friend should meet this man one day
Think my friend is not like those people you mentioned. The $6000.... I believe she is refering to Credit Card. Think she is wise enough to handle future money. Hence she commented it is so ironical.
As for me, think I am one of those disgusting people you mentioned. No money yet want to buy this nd that. lol
Anyway, I always believe that if we can help others, we are still consider fortunate.
Lets help others when they in need. Doesn't matter if you know them or not.
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