As I walked home I tried to think of ways to make this assignment as relevant as possible. In order for this to happen I needed to take something from the walk that would leave me with some sort of changed sentiment. As I approached my apartment I saw a man asking for money on the street. I took this opportunity and went with it. His name was Wayne. As I stood and talked to him for 20 minutes I quickly realized that the 2 people that I said hello to in passing was beaten by the 8 that he had known. The sense of community among the homeless population in Guelph is not only a welcoming one but also an interesting one. I quickly learned that through interacting with someone who is very different in their choice of lifestyle I was able to learn about so many things I wasn't aware of. He told me where people are able to get free meals at dinner as well as some stories of his travels throughout Ontario. I wouldn't describe the conversation as engaging but it was definitely different. I left him five dollars (he told me he was able to buy two beers today) and I left with the feeling of knowing I made someone's day.
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