Am out of town with friends this weekend. Yesterday, while we were waiting for the rest of the group to get ready for dinner, some of us decided to turn on the tv and catch whatever we can.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is on! I've seen this twice and it never ceases to capture me. Today, another line hit me.
SPOILER ALERT
Willy Wonka, the owner of the reopened chocolate factory, has released an invitation to five lucky kids who will find the Golden Ticket from five of his many chocolate bars released to the public, to visit the factory.
Charlie, a kid from a very poor yet loving family, dreams of getting one of the tickets but knows that his chance is slim, almost none. His loving parents (and bedridden grandparents) wanted to support his dream. On his birthday, they bought a chocolate bar hoping he would find a ticket. His dad just lost his job so buying the chocolate also means they have given up the money they would have used for food.
When Charlie's father handed over their gift to him, the whole family was happy to see a Willy Wonka's chocolate bar. His father said, "Whatever happens, you still have the candy."
End.
When we don't get what we want, the tendency is to ignore what was given instead. Whatever happens, you still have the candy. You always have a candy.
Photo: Hot chocolate from Gloria Jean's
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