The narrator shares a personal story from his past, about 8 years ago, when he was at a mandatory government testing facility (Muster) in Buxtehude, Germany. He was there to take aptitude tests and a sports test, but he was under the influence of marijuana and had a poor attitude.
While at the facility, he snuck into a secretary's office and stole 160 euros from her handbag. However, his plan was quickly discovered when the secretary realized her money was missing. The police were called, and the narrator was caught and arrested.
The narrator created a fake alibi, telling the police that he had found the money in a toilet stall, but ultimately, he was charged with embezzlement and had to serve 35 hours of community service.
The narrator reflects on the experience, acknowledging that he was in the wrong and that he learned a valuable lesson about the consequences of his actions. He warns his audience not to see him as a role model and to avoid making the same mistakes he did.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator lives in Buxtehude, near Stade.
2. The narrator had to go to the muster (a German military recruitment center) for a test.
3. The narrator's mother was not at home on the day of the test.
4. The narrator's grandfather took them to the muster.
5. The narrator had to take a bike ride to get to the doctor's office.
6. The narrator was given a locker and had to put their belongings in it.
7. The narrator found a woman's handbag with 160 euros and a Nokia cell phone in the locker room.
8. The narrator took the money and cell phone.
9. The narrator hid the money in their sock and put the cell phone in their wallet.
10. The narrator was called to the desk to hand in their papers and overheard two women talking about a stolen wallet.
11. The narrator was accused of stealing the money and was searched by the police.
12. The narrator was taken to the police station in handcuffs.
13. The narrator was questioned by the police and came up with a story to explain the stolen money.
14. The narrator was charged with embezzlement and had to do 35 hours of community service.
15. The narrator had to tell their mother about the incident.