Let me introduce you to Pippo, a self appointed car Parking assistant at our local shopping Centre.An African by birth, but an Italian at Heart. Everytime I visit the shopping centre with my car, I am greeted with a big smile, and no matter how crowded the parking area is, Pippo always manages to find me a slot. Many a times,with my pathetic sense of judgement,I would have been on the verge of giving up parking in that tiny slot, But Pippo always comes to my rescue,guiding me and convincing me that i would be able to make that tough maneuver and to be fair to him,I have never let him down.
Although he assists us in parking, When he sees u coming out of the supermarket struggling with big bags,he dashes forward and grabs the bags from you and loads it into your car.On another occassion he has also held on to my 3 year old Beagle, Snoopy on a leash,while i went in to get his medicines and on my return I found my Snoopy dragging poor Pippo all around the car park.I am yet to find a person who is not indebted to him for these small acts of kindness and all that he gets is a few cents or at the most a Euro.Yet another time, I was waiting behind an array of cars waiting for parking and I was on the verge of tears as I would have missed the doctor's appointment for my daughter due to a traffic jam, and seeing my distressed state Pippo let me park right in the middle of the parking area after having ensured that i was not blocking traffic, and he told me "Calma, Calma..Tu Vai" and eternally grateful was I to him after this incident.On my return shortly afterwards,he even enquired how my daughter was and advised me not to get stressed out!!
Pouring Rain or Blazing Sun., Pippo is there with his Smile ,ever ready to assist u find a slot to park your car. Now, Here is a man Living life everyday,not knowing how much money he will have at the end of each day. His asset.....His 100 watt smile!
Very rare to find such people . Mostly people do not mind to help them self at your right instead of being helpful.My advise is also not to get stress.
ReplyDeleteThanks saadia for taking the time off to read my blog.I really appreciate it and these comments encourages me to write more.I m sure i will find some interesting character today to write about in my next topic.
ReplyDeleteWow!I think this is one of the best writings!I loved the part about Snoopy!
ReplyDeletePremi, I have loved all the blogs.There is a great satisfaction in putting down ones thoughts in black and white.keep it up.
ReplyDeleteI have been a witness to Pippo's wonderful nature.He is sure an unsung hero for many.happy hours of blogging to you