It's Not Always About The Benjamins!

"It's not about all the money."
-Josh Wilson/Riverdale

With that being said, I have a story to tell. This is true to the best of my recollection. Nothing has been changed or added to this story. The identities of people and places have been changed for their own protection.

I am currently employed at a local coffee shop called "El Laments." I have worked there for about 2 months. Anyone who has ever had a job would expect some sort of payment for their services. I am no exception. I get paid weekly and the amount is dependent on the number of hours I contribute to the business that week. Well this particular week I had quite a revenue of funds. So, as any person would, I proceeded to extract the portion which was granted to me by the gracious "El Laments Coffee Company." Now my weeks payment came to the amount of $200.90. To keep from pocket-ing excess change, upon arrival at the bank, I handed the cashier a dime along with my check. This would make my total cash to be $201. Well, as I sat in The Man Van and counted my week's wages, I stumbled across a discrepancy at which point I pulled forward to further investigate my money situation. Instead of giving me $200 plus $1, the cashier gave me $200 plus $100. After counting the amount multiple times, I begin to be engaged in an inner battle. Do I keep the money or do I go inside to explain the situation and return the "Benjamin" to it's rightful owner? As the battle ensues, my confusion escalates and I turn to an outside, second opinion. So I phone a friend, Blake the Rake. With his wisdom and guidance, I found my way through the maze of emotion, dishonesty, and lies. We spoke of integrity and the Truth was brought to the surface. I traded my "Benjamin" for a crisp green "Washington."

integrity- adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.


-Randall Wayne