Look Before You Scratch...
We went for lunch at some new
Buffet place somewhere in V/I, Lagos. I shall not name the place since I was
not impressed with the food. I was lost in thought, probably wondering why we
didn’t settle for yellow chilli for Sunday lunch instead of the new place when
the sight right in front of me jolted me back with a bang!
We sat close to one of the
glass walls. It’s got inscriptions on the outside, hence if you stand outside,
you wouldn’t see through the writings inside, but if you’re inside and seated,
you can see the bottom half of the person standing outside. I’m not sure if you
get the picture I’m trying to paint, I found a picture of the restaurant to
give you an idea. (but I still don't see what I'm trying to describe in it.. oh well!).
There I was, minding my own
business with my thoughts when a well-dressed guy positioned himself against
the glass wall outside and proceeded to spend a good number of minutes scratching his butt.
That itch must have been such a burden, and that glass wall with the
inscriptions on it was a deceitful cover. I can imagine the relief he
got when he found a good spot to just chill and dig into his butt and scratch out that
frustrating itch as he waited for the other members of his party.
Unfortunately for him, it was
as clear as the sun to me and my laughter attracted the other members of my
table and we watched that show for as long as it lasted, yuked out and amused
at the same time, I mean, I know we have to scratch when it itches but
etiquette demands that you don’t tolerate such in public. It was real restraint
that stopped me from taking a picture of the poor poor man. I tried not to stare too hard and laugh some
more when he finally walked into the restaurant with a gentlemanly fine boy swag,
with the ladies in his party. If only he knew how he entertained us…
Never underestimate the power
of being visible. You never know who’s watching even when you feel no one is.
Think about that when you’re about doing something less honorable.
As Christians, we’re more
visible than we think. Sometimes our lives are the only bible the world sees,
it could bring them running in or send them running off and scoffing at the
hypocrisy in our fancy dress show of religion.
Whether you realize it or not, people are watching you. Even
in small areas, make sure you’re representing God in a great way. Joel Osteen
Lol. I love the way u bring out godly morals from your stories.
ReplyDeleteEchoing anon's statement above! You really know how to preach without being "preachy"...long time silent reader, had to come out and comment today, your post was succinct and precise.
ReplyDeleteOMG! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You guys are so wicked for laughing at him!
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