Being a pillar in the community, one Box of cookies at a time.

Posted by timotheus on February 18th, 2008 filed in verbose scholarly discourse

It is well known that I am a strong supporter of the local community. So, a month ago, when a small girl knocked on my front door and asked if I wanted to order some Girl Scout cookies, the only response available to me was ‘yes!’. I ordered two boxes of Thin Mints, which I argue are the best of the selection by far, and felt glad in the knowledge that I had helped this young entrepreneur on along her way.

I had forgotten this incident actually, but it all came back to me this evening when I heard a small knock on my door. A quick glance through the glass confirmed the identity of the caller as the girl scout in question. I opened the door, and after exchanging pleasantries, I ran to collect my wallet as she prepared my order.

I came back and handed her a $20. As she dutifully worked to present me with my change, I felt obligated to fill in this small lull with conversation.

Me: “So, I bet you’re glad to have today off, huh?”

Her: “Oh yeah, I love it. How did you know? Did they have that when you were little?”

Me: “… Um, yeah. Hey I still got it off! It was a company holiday at work.”

Her: “That’s cool!”

Me: “Yeah, getting time off is great, isn’t it?”

Her, handing me my change: “You bet it is. Well, thanks a lot!”

Me: “You’re welcome. Don’t work to hard now.”

Her: “Don’t worry, I won’t. Bye!”

What I thought was humourous in this was A) We didn’t have presidents when I was little? WTF? and B) Her attitude was total jaded, blue collar worker reveling in some time off. It gives me hope for future generations.