Being a pillar in the community, one Box of cookies at a time.
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.
Category: discourse 4 comments »
February 18th, 2008 at 23:39
I was a girl scout, many moons ago now.
The best way to eat thin mints is to take a little bit from one side, then another directly opposite it. Stick one side in a glass of beverage (milk, soy milk, almond milk, or rice milk, you know, something like that) and use the cookie like a straw. Then eat the cookie- it will be nice and gooey and delicious!
February 19th, 2008 at 8:16
Yum. Thin Mints. Definitely the best.
February 19th, 2008 at 9:46
Nicole: See, I like to put them in the freezer. I’ll try one your way though.
Danielle: Yes!
February 19th, 2008 at 14:05
I put them in the freezer, too!