My theme for #MyFriendAlexa 2020 is School Days & Musings. Hence, I will be penning down 8 stories that you can fall in love with and may revisit your beautiful innocent days that were never perfect but were filled with fun, laughter & pure joy. The protagonists will vary every day to add a little more fun and I have used the most possible simple way of getting into these young minds. The Posts will be like diary entries made by these kids at the end of the day about how their day was (mostly about some very memorable encounters)! I have tried to visualize the world from the eyes of the unadulterated souls. I aspire to pass on a little smile that I can to each one of you reading my pieces so that I will feel that I was of some use.
Dear Diary,
I have a lot to say today, please be patient, okay?
The clock ticks a little faster in the morning I guess. I saw my timetable today in the morning and packed my bag as per the routine. One look at the clock & it gallops like that of a horse. Damn, only if I would have not played that video game yesterday night! I would have completed my homework on time, I think . My Class-teacher being the most strict ones among all would never spare me today. I finished my breakfast as soon as possible just for the sake of eating. Mom looked at me with twisted eyebrows as always. All Moms do that. They are omnipresent and can understand your every activity. I pretend not to know what she expects of me and quickly finish off my plate.
I almost run to get my Bicycle and get on it. Just like the Rafale planes, I blaze off with sheer determination to reach school just in time. Yes, just in time!! Every second is crucial and I am no less than a soldier guarding the LOC on the Indo-Sino border. The unwavering faith to enter the school gate just before it closes is something that can only be felt and not told. And yes, I did that today as well. Just before the peon could closes the gate I and one of my classmates entered the gate. The jubilation is like winning an Olympic Gold. I had a smile without knowing what lied ahead.
My Sports teacher, looked at me and my classmate with a smirk on his face. His face resembles that of a fisherman who has just got hold of a fish in the net. He signaled me to stand in the late-comer’s line as soon as I keep my bicycle in the parking slot. I obliged and he nodded his head. I didn’t know what that nod signified. I shrugged myself because the stress was just too much to handle. My classmate looked at me with terrified eyes and signaled that we are going to be beheaded today. I could just pat my heart with one palm and exhale deeply. Nothing more scares me than the humiliation that is going to happen in front of the girls of my Class IX-A (9th Standard). That too in front of Juhi! I kind of like her. She is beautiful and is very different from the rest of the chatterbox. She is the new girl who has just taken a transfer due to her dad’s job posting. I didn’t know how I will face her. That was my biggest concern as of today.
I stood in the designated line with my head little tilted below and was looking at Juhi, who was standing on the stage with the Chorus group to sing the Daily Prayer Song. I could only see her face in the entire crowd. I just hopped that she does not see me. I sent out a little prayer. The girls who are in the Morning Chorus group never get late, like ever! I don’t understand how ?By the way, the late comer’s line is always looked down upon with disgust by the teachers as well as the students who manage to come on time. Some of the girls even scan you from top to bottom as if by coming on time they manage to get some scholarship to some international university! This world is so unfair!!
While I was lost in my thoughts, Ramesh Sir, yes the Sports teacher, came to check whether my shoes were polished properly or not, I rubbed my shoes very neatly at the back of each sock and voila, they just looked fine! He looked at me with his frowned eyebrows as if I had stolen something from his house! By the time, he was about to call me out of the line, I heard an announcement:
“Shekar Das, Please come on stage to receive your prize for bagging the first prize in the inter-school Quiz Competition.’’
What timing! It’s just like the ball hitting the outside of the boundary when you have anticipated a catch in the cricket match. I slightly looked up and gave a smile back to Ramesh Sir. He squeezed his eyes, clenched his fist and I smiled more brightly.
I walked the corridor with pride after straightening my collar and took it a little up. Just within seconds, my whole world had changed. I climbed the stairs to the stage and received the prize from the Principal Sir. The whole assembly gave me an applause. While climbing down the stairs, I gave Juhi a side glance and she smiled back. I think I won my real trophy exactly then. What a day it was! Absolutely, memorable & indelible…
Shekhar. ( Class-IX-A- )
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Mom looked at me twisted eyebrows..all moms do that ..loved this part ..being mom to a teen I pretty identify that sentiment and he’s always like how do you know.
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Absolutely loved this heartwarming diary entry! Can’t wait to leaf through those pages 😊 from Shekhar’s journal. Juhi’s smile and a trophy, all in a day!
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Thanks Jyoti, glad my imagination clicked. 😍
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Ha ha ha ha ha… Teenage years are crazy. Handling a teen is a big task as well and is a lot of fun 😄
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Loved reading your diary and yes, teens, tough job indeed. Looking forward to read all your posts.
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Thanks a lot for stopping by,Rashi. So, glad you liked the attempt.
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I was right, it was going to bring nostalgic memories.
“The unwavering faith to enter the school gate just before it closes is something that can only be felt and not told. ” I could totally relate to this! This happened many times!
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School Days!! Nothing like them. We live thousand lives in those days. I am so so glad that I was able to take you down to the memory lane. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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Mostly the people who stayed quite closer to the school used to come late 😉 Where you living nearby?
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You guessed it right. High Five!!
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Time literally gallops in the morning.. loved this post!!!
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Thanks Payel. Glad to hear from you 🌻
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Ooh! Build up the story between him and Juhi please!
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Thank you so much for liking it. Let’s see how it goes. I hope you enjoy the ride.😍
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Looking back at school days must be fun indeed.
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Thank you sir for stopping by. Hope I am able to deliver.
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I like how vividly you describe the entire thing, all the best for My friend Alexa
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Thanks a lot Pooja for stopping by. Glad you liked my endeavor.
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Ohh the morning rush, the school assembly brings so much memories. My sister always used to crib that I always reach on time and not five minutes earlier. I like this theme. Nostalgia filled all over. Looking forward for your posts. Rafale n Indo sino border…hmmmmm
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Manas ji Thanks a ton for stopping by & sharing your personal experience. School Days are sometimes the best phase of our lives.
I hope I am able to deliver 😊. Coming from you, it means a lot .✨
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This post made me chuckle and remember school days! I must say you have chosen an interesting theme for Alexa, will be waiting for your future posts!!
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Ninu, Thanks a lot for stopping by & appreciating my effort. Hope I am able to deliver. All the best to you too for the Alexa Month.
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Wow, I’m sure many of us have lived this experience. Remember the movie Rockford? You post reminded me of it. Ramesh Sir would have to wait another day to bully Shekhar! 😀
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Hi, Varsha thanks a lot for stopping by. I hope I am able to deliver. So glad my idea got acceptance from you . Let’s roll together.
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Such a lovely idea Chinmayee. This series will surely bring back all of ours cherishe school memories . Looking forward to more..
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Thank you for stopping by. Yes, that is my simple motto to take my readers to those beautiful days. Hope I am able to deliver.
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You got me nostalgic, but my story is quite different, as I used to go to school with my Mom, as she was a senior teacher and I was always there 30 minutes before the gates closed;). Even remember running the rounds in the ground for athletics, as I had surplus time before the assembly started.
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Hi Jhilmil, thanks for stopping by & sharing your experience.30 minutes prior to school time & running the grounds is surely a very unique experience all together.
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Such a sweet diary entry. It felt like reading a novel. Awaiting to read more from you. Happy Alexa month to you
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Thanks a lot for stopping by my blog. I will try my best to deliver. Wish you loads of wishes as well.
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So much of this took me back to school. Enjoyable read.
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Sonia ji thank you for stopping by. I hope the fun ride continues & I am able to deliver.😊
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So cute…It is quite nostalgic..it took me back in those days which I will cherish through out of my life, the most beautiful days .Very well written.
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Thanks a ton Swati for taking the time to visit my blog. Hope the fun ride continues. Let’s get rolling together!
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This took me back to my school days. Enjoyed reading it and looking forward to the next one.
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Thank you Aunty. I am so glad I could bring back the emotions. Bless me so that I can deliver better every time I blog.🙏
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Such a cute story. It was like revisiting school days. Loved your narration. I was smiling all through the blog post.
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Thanks Aesha. Glad you stopped by. I think my aim is being achieved. I just want to put a smile on my readers face. Thanks again.
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relived the school days and the conversations with teachers… nice way to share the story… Nostalgic..
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Thank you so much for stopping by. I am so glad I could bring back some memories.
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You are an astonishing writer when it comes to thoughts, people, life you proved it yet again chinmayee loved this.
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Thanks for the constant support and cheer. Glad I could pass on the emotions. Thank you so much for stopping by.
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This makes me nostalgic back to school and being a mom of a teen I can relate so much!!
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Thanks Richie for stopping by. I am happy I could bring back those memories. 😇
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This reminded mye of the diary writing all those years ago. Such beautifully written, and so many things comes directly from every middle class household.
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Dipika, thanks a lot for stopping by. I am so happy my thoughts reached you and I could recreate those memories. ✨😇
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Chinmayee kudos to your narration skills, I am amazed with your soft flow of weaving the words, that keep the readers engrossed throughout. The whole plot took me back to my school assembly and that embarrassing moment of getting late too! Haha!
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Archu, thanks a ton dear for all the love. I am glad I could convey the emotions. Thanks for stopping by.
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School assembly were best part and I agree how come chorus or people performing were never late and in our school late comers were sometimes invited on stage so that rest students could remind them to come early next day.
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Absolutely… Some school mysteries like this never get solved.😂. Thank you so much for connecting and stopping by.
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It’s just been a few years since I graduated school and I already want to go back. Thank you… for bringing back those memories!
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Hi, Don! Thank you so much for stopping by. The pleasure is all mine that I could bring those memories back ✨
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Your post took me back to school days of crushes, morning assembly and escaping the school teacher/monitor’s sharp eye the day I wore unpolished shoes. Such an adorable story. Loved it!
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Thank you Dipali for stopping by. Hope I am able to deliver in future stories as well. Thank you so much for your encouraging words.
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A very nicely written story of teenage turmoil.I liked the part about girls always being on time and Shekhar winning best 😀.
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Thanks a ton for stopping by. I am overwhelmed to pass on the emotions. Hope I can deliver subsequently.
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Your post took me right to my Assembly, Chinmayee. I went to a convent, but I remember it being so similar, yes, even polishing my shoe at the back of my sock!:)
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Mayuri, first of all thanks for stopping by and I am so so happy that could bring back those memories. Hope I am able to do so henceforth.
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Loved how you have explained the smallest details of an awkward teenage boy – right from the way they scrutinize him about whether his shoes are polished. Nice story! Looking forward to reading more during MyFriendAlexa.
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Thanks Mayura for stopping by. I am so happy that the story appealed to you. Hope I deliver subsequently. All the best to you too. Let’s roll together 😇✨
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So beautiful written, I think mostly every teen has crush and want to have attraction of their crus. IT remind me of my days.
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Thanks a lot for stopping by. I am so happy to be able to bring back those golden memories.
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Aww so adorable! Loved your narration to the core
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Thanks from the bottom of my heart 😍
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nicely done.. pehela nasha types…the real trophy is indeed the look.
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Thanks Richa for taking the time to read. Yes, school crushes are the best 😍
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Beautiful weave dear. I particularly loved his sentiment towards the end.
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Thanks Roma for stopping by. So happy that you liked the plot 😇
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Such a nostalgic post reminded me of my school days, and now days would be sooner when I would be rushing for sending my son to school
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Hello Gunjan thanks for stopping by. I am happy that I could bring back the memories.
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This took me back to my own school days assembly where the only worry was to see if my shoes is sparkling or not… I have been to a convent school so this will be a little different experience to read… Waiting for more….bookmarking this blog.
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Thanks a zillion ton for your interest
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Hope I am able to deliver on the expectations. Glad you stopped by.
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Enjoyed reading this.
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Thank you so much for your encouraging words.
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Wow, what a story! I can connect with Shekhar completely. The eye contact with the crush in school is totally relatable. You formed it really well.
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Thanks Paresh for stopping by. Absolutely thrilled the story resonated with you.
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Awesome Chinmayee… Loved reading this post. This brings in a nostalgic feeling from my school days! I felt like going back to those times again and re-live those days. Thanks for sharing this.
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Thanks Shamik for stopping by. I am so happy to be able to bring back those memories.
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Absolutely. I’m trying to follow your posts in this theme and relive those magical days 🙂
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Humbled and I so wish that I am able to deliver.
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Loved the theme and this lovely post ! Sweet memories to be cherished always !
#lifemarblesRead
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Thanks a lot for stopping by. I am so happy that you liked it.
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Absolutely loved reading this and awaiting to read your future posts in this challenge. #tmmreads
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Thanks a ton Sindhu for stopping by. I am so happy you liked it.
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Took me back to my school days and I am one of those who hated attending early morning assembly.
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Thanks a lot for taking the time to read. Yes, school memories remain so alive in our minds. Glad you could relate to the emotions.
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Nicely written, love to read this diary.
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Thanks Rashi, there is a diary entry of Dipankar that you can read as well. It’s a story with all characters which I think you will enjoy. Thanks a lot for stopping by.
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Feeling nostalgic after reading your post. Loved the theme for ‘My Friend Alexa’, shall read all posts in this series 🙂
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I am so grateful for your time! Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Look forward to seeing you soon while I try to capture more stories in this series
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So loved this post. Your style of writing is damn cute. I’m so coming back here as and when Alexa allows me in between!! Want to catch all 8 episodes. 🙂 🙂
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Thanks a ton Radhika ji for the love. Coming from you it means a lot !! And I am really humbled by your words. Looking forward to hear from you about all my posts in the series. Thanks again for stopping by.😊🙏
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Will be sure to keep dropping by. Abhi tho Alexa sar pe chadke baiti hai!! 😄😄
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😉😂😂🙏 ji bilkul
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considering I have spent many assemblies standing in the latecomer line I can understand Shekhar’s victory. Go, Shekhar!
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Yeahhhh… I am so happy that I could pass on those memories to you. I am really touched. Thank you so much for visiting my blog!
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This is so adorable! I was cheering for the latecomer too.. 🙂
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I am so glad you liked it. Haar kar jeetne wale ko bazigar kehte hein 🤗
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So glad that Shekhar’s day turned out well 🙂 Also that shoe polishing trick – I never had to do that because my dad would insist I polish my shoes before school the night before 😀
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Suchita, thanks a lot for visiting my blog! I am so happy the post made you smile. Well that is the whole purpose 🤗. I have used that trick myself few times and it helped every single time 😂😂
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This post reminded me my school days, I feel so nostalgic.
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Thanks a lot for visiting my blog. I am so happy to be able to bring back those memories.
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This brought back lot of memories. Can’t wait to read more of your school stories.
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Thanks a ton for visiting my blog! I am so happy that my little attempt could recreate those past & unforgettable memories. would surely love to see you around!
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Middle school was indeed the best time of my life! I loved the way you have written the account – the innocence yet the maturity of a 14 year old! Loved it
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Susmita thanks a ton for stopping by. I absolutely agree, those were some of my best days of my life as well ✨. I am so happy that you could connect with the nostalgia through my writing.
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