Monday, May 31, 2004

here's one story tt got me touched deep in da heart sia..haiz
it's called "a change for a dollar".. and i would like to share tis with all moi peepz.. here is goes.. try to picture da scenario:

(short excerpt):
" All he wanted was some juice. As tables full of high school students sat in Cafeteria B2 on that cloudy afternoon, he was thirsty. We sat near yet far away from him, fixing our hair and worrying about the test next period we hadn't studied for. He was far away from our world, yet forced to be part of it. No one understood him at all.

He stood at the drink machine with a purpose, fumbling through his wallet for some change. He came up with a crinkled dollar bill, and nervously glanced back at his table where other students of his special needs class were sitting obediently. With the stumbling coordination of a six-year old, he tried very hard to make the machine accept his money. After a few unsuccessful attempts, the snickers and comments began. People were laughing at how silly he was. Some were even throwing things at him and calling him "retard". He began to quiver, and his eyes misted with tears, not knowing what to do. I saw him turn to sit down, defeated. But for some apparent reason, he decided against it. He wasn't leaving until he got a drink.

With a determined expression, he continued to aimlessly thrust the dollar bill in the machine slot. Then something terrific happened. A popular senior rose from her seat, and with a genuine look of compassion on her face, went over to the boy. She explained patiently how the machine had a hard time accepting dollar notes, then gave the boy some change and showed him where to place it. The boy looked at her, gave her his dollar note and chose a flavour of fruit juice. Then the two walked off in different directions.

Although it was clear that they were from two very different worlds but at that point in time, for a short moment - they both shared a real understanding. Wat do you think of this situation? When i read it, i was like "gosh, it's realli got me touched!".. i feel for the boy in this story.. and if there is such a gurl whu has done that brave deed.. i praise her courage to stand up and help the poor boy..

1 comment:

fickle.fiddy said...

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