Was enjoying a late brunch in Raja Uda, when all of a sudden, this young man stepped in with a huge assortment of woven baskets ( there were so many on both sides of his hands ) as well as a large plastic bagful of thai "minyak angin".
Big laundry baskets, medium sized ones that are good for keeping nappies etc, small picnic baskets , handbags that were smaller even.
The pile he lugged in was something you couldn't ignore since you'll probably be muttering " What in the world ? "the moment you spot him.
Baskets made from coloured packing tape.Very creative. Not to mention hard to weave. Yep, my purchase down there.
Baskets made from coloured packing tape.Very creative. Not to mention hard to weave. Yep, my purchase down there.
He had a look of hope in his face ,as he eagerly unloaded and displayed his wares to any table that showed a bit of interest . Can't fault him for trying.
But that kind of look, is something I used to be familiar with and so although I did not need it, I chose to get this from him. Bear in mind that this is available everywhere , where there are Thai fairs.
Price agreed upon * of course I bargained *, money paid, I proceeded to ask him as he gets me my change.
" Where are you from ? "
He replied
" Songkhla "
Curious I went on
" How's business there ? Very quiet ? "
This time he only nodded, kept his head down and didn't want to reply.
His sadness was evident. No, I didn't want to push him further. Leave it at that.
Not wearing a Buddhist amulet, which tells what faith he belongs to. Tough trying to find a living this way. Feeling his pain.
Not wearing a Buddhist amulet, which tells what faith he belongs to. Tough trying to find a living this way. Feeling his pain.
He thanks me twice , flashes me a smile and moves on to other tables . I leave too, with the hope that I have possibly helped in some way or another. That's a noble lesson I learned from others , who have helped me ( complete strangers from different races ) during times when I needed it most.
1 comment:
wahhh chanteknyerr ahmoiii.., and nice deed u did too.., ;)
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