I got played :(

Just a quick little something that on my mind at the moment.

Yesterday I stopped at the grocery store

I parked and got out of my car

I was approached by an older man

He proceeded to tell me that his car is broken, he just called the auto store

and he needs a hose that is $14.99

then he pointed at a car down the aisle that had it's hood up

He told me that he is not a drunk and that he is embarrassed but just needs to get it fixed so he can get home.

This has happened to me more than a few times

and every time, I give any cash that I have on me to that person because 

I always hope that someone would do that for me, if I ever needed it

And I am not dumb, I know people try to scam people all the time

But I always find myself thinking, well what if he really is genuine and needs help?

and what is the $5 in my purse going to do for me?

So I always give in and try to help, hoping that it was the truth.....

So I gave him the $5 I had and went into the store for no more than

 2 minutes to get an avocado and a tomato.

And when I came out the mans car was gone. 

And I felt like an idiot

But I continue to do it.

I guess I keep thinking that maybe one time I will actually be helping someone 

and I can't get over the feeling that they really do need a little help.

But now im kind of bummed about it.

I'm not sure what I'll do next time this situation comes about

What should I do? Am I a bad person if I lie and say I have no money?

What do you usually do? 

On a lighter note.........

Here is a little Lieutenant Whitey to give you a smile :)

He ate $40 in cash yesterday, but how can you be mad? He's too cute!