And this Eid, feed the children
Dude on the street: Hey! Salaam-u-alaikum!Me: {dammit, he had to pull out the salaams!} Walikum salaam
Dude on the street: So, hey, can I have a minute of your time?
Me: Umm, ok…
Dude on the street: Well, what we are is Canadian Feed the Children have you heard of us?
Me: No.. is there some handout or something?
Dude on the street: No, that’s why I need a minute of your time, we don’t give out anything.
Me: Hmm, ok dude, get on with it then…
Dude on the street: So… we are bla bla bla and we do bla bla bla
Me: Uh huh, and what do I need to donate? Is there a website of something?
Dude on the street: Well, yes, but then I don’t get any credit for it if you go on the websites.
Me: Hmm, ok, fine, let’s do it.
Dude on the street: Ok sister, it will only take a minute.
Me: Umm Hmm
Dude on the street: Name, Address, Year of birth, Credit card
Me: You do realize it’s cold right?
Dude on the street: Yes. Where are you from? Like originally?
Me: Trinidad.
Dude on the street: So, ok, we’re all done, and now you’re an “everyday hero”!
Me: Wow! I feel so special now!
Dude on the street: You know, that’s why I love West Indians, they always give me a hard time.
Me: Oookk…
Dude on the street: Alright, Salaam, Eid Mubarak! Are you going back to work now?
Me: Ya dude
Dude on the street: Ok, well, I have to stand out here in the cold all day!
Me: Ok, you have fun with that then!
Like 2 hours later…
Dude on the street: Hey! How’s it going Shazia?Me: {Oh, dude remembered my name?! Slightly creepy!} Hey, I am doing well.
Dude on the street: On a break?
Me: Just getting coffee, but sorry, none for you.
Dude on the street: Hahaha, ok, see you… [his voice trails off in the distance]
Me: {dude, I am like 20 feet away from you, stop talking now…)
Disclaimers: This is sort of what happened, except that the “dude” actually seemed like a really nice guy, and I apparently cannot say no to anyone who asks me to donate – I may not be able to afford food, but rest assured that if you ask me to donate, somehow I will not be able to say no, it’s a sickness! But, I just thought the incident was funny.
Eid Mubarak everyone!
And if you don’t do it already, consider making a monthly donation to a needy child!
