Pound Seekers
The other day, after the usual jog in the evening, I was walking towards the Sainsbury's for food. A young man came from behind, white, properly dressed but clearly blue collared. First, he asked for a pound. I said "I do not have". Then he asked for 50p. I said "Am not carrying my wallet". Finally he asked for a cigarette. I said "I do not smoke" and then he said "For God's sake, you are in my piece of a shit country!". As if this was not enough, just after a few days, another incident happened. I was coming back from shopping at the High Street. Just as I was crossing a pub, an elderly white man, properly dressed, asked for a pound. And just around the corner, a very young girl asked for another pound. Three different beggars in perhaps the world's richest city.
Streakers
Our office had just completed 2 years. Some fun events were planned, including indoor football. WE played 4 matches - 3 losses, 1 win. I too got some shots at the goal. But no goals though. It was fun, ultimate fun. But the highlight of the day was something else. It was the scene in the men's shower & changing room, afterwards. I had not seen so many men, together, naked. Yes, I may be accused of being a prude. I may be derided for not being modern. But I have to admit that nothing had prepared me for this. Welcome to the western culture.
Fun Seekers
After an eventful day at work - meeting, football, quiz, I was jogging in the park in the evening. During the second lap there was this bunch of 4 teenagers - 3 boys 1 girl, on a bench along the track. While I was passing them the first boys tells me that my shoe laces are undone. While I bend and check, the girl stands up and gets in my way, I just managed not bumping into her. Seems they wanted me to bump into her. I wonder why. By the time I was finished with my routine, they were gone. I still wonder. I really missed the opportunity ;-)
