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Grades 7-8: The Amazing Charity Fair

October 31, 2017

Grades 7-8: The Amazing Charity Fair

On October 26th the charity fair began. The warm sun embraced us, as if to aid us in our determination to raise as much money as possible to lend a helping hand to poor children. During the afternoon, many students from both 7th grade and 8th grade lined up to exchange money for fair coupons.

While this was happening I hurried to my stall in the cafeteria. Many buyers were strolling by each stall, studying the products. My stall sold Grosfairy cupcakes, while the stall next to us sold homemade meat. I was nervous about the business of selling things since it was my first time, but with my partner I was able to muster my courage and recommend the “shoppers” to buy our cupcakes. Our booth attracted many customers, since our cupcakes all looked delicate and mouth-watering.

Many students and teachers grabbed a cupcake (and of course they paid for it) after glancing at it just once. It was a great relief to my partner and I to see how much our customers enjoyed them. I guess that’s one of the greatest benefits of being a seller: you get to see your clients appreciate what you made. Before I participated in the charity fair, I thought selling things could earn you money and nothing more- except maybe more criticism from clients who aren’t happy with your products- but you can actually also earn respect, gratitude, and compliments. They may seem pretty minor compared to the amount of money you make, but I think these elements have helped make some of the great businessmen we see these days.

However, I also tasted the bitterness of the businessmen’s exhaustion. Most customers weren’t really interested with our food and mainly gathered around the other booths, which were much more popular than ours. I feel envy towards the money they were quickly making and it was hard not to feel discouraged. I think this is the battle most chapmen need to fight. Some businesses are meant to be all the rage, some are just meant to be steady businesses. Hence, it would be pretty challenging not to feel downcast when other people have better business than you. It’s in humans’ natural nature. I would’ve never had understood all of this if the charity fair didn’t give me firsthand experiences, and once again charity taught me another lesson. Wow, life never ceases to amaze me.

In the first thirty minutes of the fair, we successfully managed to sell all our cupcakes without any trouble. I sprinted from the cafeteria once we finished counting the coupons, eager to finally be free from business. Honestly? I don’t really like selling things. The crowd was lively—way too lively in my opinion—and bustling with excitement and noise. I dashed around breathlessly, wanting to check everything out. The students and parents who at the stalls were working with passionate fervor, and my spirits rose each time they greeted me with smiles. It’s an indescribable feeling to receive a smile.

I had a pretty deep impression of a parent who sold me a highly fancy soap with an intense fragrance. She was an awfully polite and agreeable person who gave me an energetic recommendation of the homemade soaps, and expressed her deep thanks every time someone buys one. Her assimilated attitude towards students and teachers moved me, and I appreciate this parent for being equal to both adults and children.

All the students had an enjoyable time. Some 7th grade students were on the grass, chasing each other around and forcing hot pink lipstick onto the boys. Some students just sat on the grass and goofed around. Still, the majority of students and teachers together were gathered behind the cafeteria where the cream-pie challenge was held.

It was marvelously overwhelming. ASB students and teachers alike got slammed in their faces with huge mounds of cream, and it was some experience watching the people trying to look like they are wiping off the cream in disgust but failing. Students definitely don’t have mercy on their fellow friends or teachers. They all look very proud of themselves for the teachers’ and students’ reactions. Their expressions were absolutely priceless and it brought laughter to the crowd. Maybe a little too much laughter.

Sometimes when you’re helping someone, you barely notice it. Sometimes, helping is fun and you get physical and mental prizes. Sometimes, all you need to do is lend a helping hand, and all is solved. That, is the point of the Charity Fair.

(Written By 7(11) Crystal Zhao Picture by Zheng Wenyin)