I’ve been a bit of a schmuck lately. Yep, I have. Pimping our companies on Twitter instead of being a part of the conversation. Reading posts and not posting my own. I feel a little dirty. Taking those lollies on he counter and only putting in 20c. Bad, bad, bad.
So I’m trying to turn it a round.
This morning I bought the Big Issue magazine, which is sold by people in need to give them an income. It’s a great read, and a great investment.
I thought I’d start my un-schmucking by creating a list of reasons why you should buy the Big Issue instead of getting a coffee today. (OK, as well as getting a coffee… at least I understand my readers that much…) Note, as I start this, I can only think of about 5, but starting helps with finishing.
10 Reasons Why The Big Issue is Better Than Coffee
- It will make you feel warmer for longer on the inside.
- You get to keep it. You only rent your coffee for a short while.
- You get to share it. No one ever shares their coffee.
- It makes you smarter. Coffee can make you sharper but only in short bursts.
- It makes you smile. You feel good for doing it and that should make you smile, which is a very good thing. Coffee just makes you go “Oh yeah caffeine, that’s what I’m talking about.”
- You’re helping someone who is helping themselves. As community support projects go, this one is positive and sustainable. The cafe owner is also in business, but they get plenty of support.
- It will make you laugh. The last page is always a screamer. I go there first… The only thing that makes me laugh about coffee is the price going up and up. “$5 for a large, soy, decaf with a marshmellow!!!”
- You get to meet someone new. Don’t just buy it, say hi. Ask how sales are going. This morning the guy I bought the mag off was this months vendor profile – he was very chuffed to show me. You probably spend more time with your barista each month than with your mother (which is bad).
- You can safely consume the Big Issue on the toilet, coffee is far too dangerous.
- Guest 10th Reason: I’ll shout the winner breakfast (if you’re a local, and if you bring a copy of the big issue….)
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