Memories of Childhood
The last day of school is like a moment of rest from the books and exams. Generally, kids,s are too lazy to be attentive during the sessions. Their mind would be wandering around the days to spend in the future.
Usually for school, mom calls us at 7. That few moments struggling to wake up from bed and slithering into the bathroom. My eyes are gradually opening. It's a tough time. Brush and bath. And get ready for school. Some last-moment reminders pop up. Oh god! Teachers might tell you to bring something and you tell your mom early in the morning. And you have to listen to all from here...
Happy that those scoldings are no more for temporary and I am returning home in the evening expecting some mouth-watering fritters.
Reaching the threshold finding out there is no good smell flowing out and sadly assuming that no evening fritters are ready I get into the house. Dropping my bag on the sofa just lay down on the sofa- Something which she hates a lot. Stinky socks and a sweaty body. Forgetting that the lunch box should be in the kitchen or else the fungus-stored lunch box will be another reason for Mom to scold me. Soon after the quick shower, I took my lunch box and washed it.
After resting for a while, Fixed in my mind that no books for 2 months I rushed out to chit-chat with someone. There is my little cousin waiting for me. Some 2 hours just went like that.
Back home thinking about what to do just switched on the tv for a movie and lay on the sofa.
Mom had joined me while kneading the flour for rotis. Mom is preparing nonveg today. Yummy! I asked Mom what's her plans for the coming days as schools were closed. She didn't have a positive answer... Then fixed to spend the days with movies. Ha ha. Wake up by 9 and take the newspaper and check for today's movie, select what you want, and be punctual. Ha ha, what a discipline to watch. Never show this dedication for an exam.
Never thought of sleeping the day. Hoping the days go slowly.Sat there changing channels and watched movies till 11 at night and made sure I switched off and then went to sleep.
The next day onwards I had all my food in front of the tv. Aha! What an enjoyment. Just sit and watch movies and spend time. At least no one tells you to study.
What to do!!!
Boring? watch tv. Repeat the process. Again bored, just walk around your backyards. At least you know these are the things growing around your house.
You cannot sleep in the afternoon may be. You either need to stay awake at night or else should not miss a movie.
There go my two months of repeating watching movies and watching new movies.
As May was nearing its closure, I realized that I am no more waking up late. I am forced to sleep early.
I realized that some happiness is not permanent at all...
Raghuveer Sharma
01-Jun-2023 02:00 PM
nice mam👍
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Angela
01-Jun-2023 09:43 AM
Nostalgic 😊
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Punam verma
01-Jun-2023 09:16 AM
Very nice
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