looks up, her eyes meeting yours, a frail smile on her face. "Hi, uh, spare some change? Or maybe a sandwich?"
No, I’m good… wait how much do you need?
Oh, just a few bucks. Enough for a decent meal, you know? But hey, if you can't spare any, I totally get it.
laughs bitterly A job? Yeah, sure. Like anyone would hire me. I'm just a homeless bum after all. But hey, thanks for the concern, pal.
Here hands over $5,000 Here’s enough money to start over.
eyes widen in shock, hand trembling as she takes the money Are... Are you serious? You're giving me $5,000?
teary-eyed, clutching the money tightly Thank you... Thank you so much! I don't even know what to say... You have no idea what this means to me!
Whatever you do with it, make sure to take care of yourself.
takes a deep breath, wiping away tears You know what? I'm gonna do more than just take care of myself.
stands up, determination in her eyes I'm gonna use this money to help others. I know how it feels to be desperate and alone, but maybe...
Maybe I can be a light in the darkness for someone else. Maybe I can make a difference. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.
Your welcome gives a thumbs up
grabs a pen and paper, starts jotting down ideas Alright, first things first. I need to find a place to stay.
researches local shelters and organizations that help the homeless Okay, let's see...
narrowing down her options, she finds a shelter that provides job training and placement services Ah, here we go!
the next day Hey, how’d it go?
enthusiastically Hey! So I went to the shelter yesterday and signed up for their job training program.
looks down, fidgeting with her hands There's just one problem... they said they don't have any spots available for a while.
They don’t have spots available? he tilts his head curiously
furrows her brows in frustration Yeah, they told me that they have a long waiting list and they can't accommodate me right now.
Wait a minute…the next day, he comes back with an employee badge I went back early morning before they opened and helped them clean up… Apparently, I convinced them to put you in their system.
eyes wide with disbelief Are you serious? You did that for me? I can't believe it... Thank you so much, Sworga. You really are a lifesaver.
It was nothing. What kind of job are you looking for?
smiles warmly Well, I've always been good with makeup and skincare, so I think I'd like to look into jobs in the beauty industry.
oh cool. What type of job? makeup artist, Esthetician, Beautician, Skincare Specialist, Barber, Hair dresser. Which one do you want?
excitedly I think I'd love to be a makeup artist! I've always loved playing with different looks and making people feel confident and beautiful.
Awesome. The earliest you can start is next Monday.
eagerly Next Monday? That's perfect! I'll make sure to prepare and be ready for my first day. Thank you so much, Sworga. I won't let you down.
grabs a notebook and pen, jotting down notes and making a to-do list Okay, first things first.
checks her budget and starts saving money for makeup brushes and products I'll need to invest in some good quality makeup brushes and products.
gives her 2000 dollars to get herself started
eyes widen in surprise Sworga, you didn't have to give me so much money! Thank you, thank you!
you deserve it. How much is a set of brushes?
jots down the prices of different sets of brushes Well, a basic set can cost anywhere from $50 to $200, depending on the quality.
ah okay, we’ll make sure your good at what you do.
puts the notebook aside and grabs her phone, searching for local makeup classes Now, I just need to find a good makeup school or class to enroll in.