Today, I have to commute to work because daddy's assigned in Gen. Santos until next week. I decided to ride the longer route to work, which requires less walk and less energy but higher fare.
When I unboarded the jeepney at Lower Bicutan (Jollibee) intersection, I decided to buy some bread at Earn's Bakeshop. While I was buying bread, an abled man (he looks like one, he has no disability) but quite dirty and holding some envelopes (like those unfortunate Filipinos who climb up jeepneys, give envelopes to all passengers and ask them to put money in it) asked for some money. It is my personal principle to not give money as alms, instead give food to beggars. So I ordered another batch of bread and gave it to the man. Surprisingly, he does not want to accept it! We said that what he wants is money. I insisted that he take the bread coz I will not give him any money. Then he walked away.
So now I have 8pcs of bread, which I am not quite sure how will I consume the entire day.
Anyway, I proceeded to the tricycle terminal where I saw an elderly woman sitting in the corner and asking for alms. Immediately, I took out from my tote bag the bread that was supposed to be for the man and gave it to the woman. She was SOOO happy, saying, "Salamat, ineng".
I felt happy to, for I was able to make 'lola' smile for some breads worth 20pesos.
Syempre, happiness should not costly diba?
What do you think? Was it proper for me to not give money to the abled man? Was the 4pieces of bread that I gave to the woman, enough?
When I unboarded the jeepney at Lower Bicutan (Jollibee) intersection, I decided to buy some bread at Earn's Bakeshop. While I was buying bread, an abled man (he looks like one, he has no disability) but quite dirty and holding some envelopes (like those unfortunate Filipinos who climb up jeepneys, give envelopes to all passengers and ask them to put money in it) asked for some money. It is my personal principle to not give money as alms, instead give food to beggars. So I ordered another batch of bread and gave it to the man. Surprisingly, he does not want to accept it! We said that what he wants is money. I insisted that he take the bread coz I will not give him any money. Then he walked away.
So now I have 8pcs of bread, which I am not quite sure how will I consume the entire day.
Anyway, I proceeded to the tricycle terminal where I saw an elderly woman sitting in the corner and asking for alms. Immediately, I took out from my tote bag the bread that was supposed to be for the man and gave it to the woman. She was SOOO happy, saying, "Salamat, ineng".
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| The bread I gave to 'lola' is similar to this. 4 pieces of long donut with cheese and sugar coating :) |
Syempre, happiness should not costly diba?
What do you think? Was it proper for me to not give money to the abled man? Was the 4pieces of bread that I gave to the woman, enough?
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