Today we had the Annual Sports Meet of my school.The students of classes 7th, 8th, 9th and 11th participated in different sports events. When the event was taking place again and again I was reminded of my school, English Medium Middle School Sector 5 Bhilai Steel Plant, sports meet . The overall feeling was the same I could see some students very happy, some sad, some in tears and still others not bothered. The House spirits were high and when the final score was announced and House of Hope was declared as the Winners the enthusiasm of all the students was the same as it was in our case.I was remembering my school teachers and especially my sports teacher Mrs Shesh who guided us in each and every step. I pay all my heartfelt gratitude to her because what ever I have learnt from her I am able to guide my students also.I had also learnt to organise the sports events at such a large scale only because of my school teachers guidance. I am thankful to God for giving such wonderful teachers in my school.
It is rightly said that GREAT TEACHERS INSPIRE.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
MAGIC SHOW
As I sit in the hall of Nagri Natyak Mandli with my family and wait for the show to start I recall my childhood days when my father used to take us very frequently to see Circus, Magic Shows, Fairs,Entertainment Programmes during our outings and now this is after 12yrs that we have come to see. I thought not many people would come and see the show but to my surprise the hall was full, so their are still people who want to see a magic show in place of movies.
As the show began I could make out the effect of technology and modernisation on it also. Even after knowing that it was all but tricks I think we all liked the show. Magic Shows are considered to be the Family Shows but Jadugar O.P.SHARMA would have felt that if he wants to keep the show going he has include something EXTRA but then I don't think it was an appreciated move because at times we were in an awkward situation as my son and foster son were with us.
Barring a few items over all the show was GOOD. All parents should make it a point to take their children for such shows as it gives them an opportunity to get the other flavours of entertainment as well.
It is rightly said that in the world today whatever good is happening or still surviving is because of 20% good people and it will the life going. The traditions and culture which are still surviving is because of those 20% people who feel the need of it.
Next time go and watch a Magic Show with your family members and appreciate this form of ART.
As the show began I could make out the effect of technology and modernisation on it also. Even after knowing that it was all but tricks I think we all liked the show. Magic Shows are considered to be the Family Shows but Jadugar O.P.SHARMA would have felt that if he wants to keep the show going he has include something EXTRA but then I don't think it was an appreciated move because at times we were in an awkward situation as my son and foster son were with us.
Barring a few items over all the show was GOOD. All parents should make it a point to take their children for such shows as it gives them an opportunity to get the other flavours of entertainment as well.
It is rightly said that in the world today whatever good is happening or still surviving is because of 20% good people and it will the life going. The traditions and culture which are still surviving is because of those 20% people who feel the need of it.
Next time go and watch a Magic Show with your family members and appreciate this form of ART.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Festival
When ever any festival approaches my mind goes back to my Grandmaa's house and start feeling low thinking as to where have those days gone. It is rightly said to hold everyone you need someone elderly or so to call the Mukhiya.Till my Grandmaa was alive I don't remember that we had celebrated any festival at our house in Bhilai. All of us used to reach Bilaspur ( where my Dadi,Buaji,Tayaji used to live) for the festival.
We children used to look forward for festivals like Diwali and Holi as we got new clothes, sweets,
Varitiey of food items,meeting my cousins and of course crackers.
When all of us gathered , I think we were all around 50 in total and now the same festival I celebrate with my Husband, Son and a Foster Son and unfortunately at my In-laws house we don't have such elaborate Puja on Diwali Night ,the way I had seen my Dadi doing it. Each one of us used to contribute in what ever way possible for the evening Puja. All the Ladies were given the charge of the Kitchen ( as from morning till evening different dishes were made), the males were given the charge of marketing ( puja samagri, crackers,sweets etc.) and all the children were given the cleaning work and making Rangoli ( which I sill like it and do it).
In the evening we had an elaborate PUJA but then we never got sweets on the same day, we got it the next day that too the Kuthal which each one of us had filled on the Diwali Night. Since the total no. of children was 15 to 18 we got very few crackers but then we were satisfied. We never knew what branded clothes mean, what ever our parents got stitched for us we wore. I think these all will be difficult for todays kids to understand.
When I sit alone and think--- where have all gone -- each one of us is limited to our own nest---how will todays child learn relationship,adjustments,sharing , satisfaction, bonding etc......and I get no answer. I think this all Life about.
We children used to look forward for festivals like Diwali and Holi as we got new clothes, sweets,
Varitiey of food items,meeting my cousins and of course crackers.
When all of us gathered , I think we were all around 50 in total and now the same festival I celebrate with my Husband, Son and a Foster Son and unfortunately at my In-laws house we don't have such elaborate Puja on Diwali Night ,the way I had seen my Dadi doing it. Each one of us used to contribute in what ever way possible for the evening Puja. All the Ladies were given the charge of the Kitchen ( as from morning till evening different dishes were made), the males were given the charge of marketing ( puja samagri, crackers,sweets etc.) and all the children were given the cleaning work and making Rangoli ( which I sill like it and do it).
In the evening we had an elaborate PUJA but then we never got sweets on the same day, we got it the next day that too the Kuthal which each one of us had filled on the Diwali Night. Since the total no. of children was 15 to 18 we got very few crackers but then we were satisfied. We never knew what branded clothes mean, what ever our parents got stitched for us we wore. I think these all will be difficult for todays kids to understand.
When I sit alone and think--- where have all gone -- each one of us is limited to our own nest---how will todays child learn relationship,adjustments,sharing , satisfaction, bonding etc......and I get no answer. I think this all Life about.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
CHILDHOOD
Reaching 40 when I sit and think of my childhood I am reminded of very few incidences.May be my Teenage and other stages of life had more impact. My mother says I was very naughty and very adventerous. I was born at my Grannies place in Delhi.Many family members were not happy with my birth as they were expecting a boy. I think it was at that time only that I decided to do what others in my family has not done it.
Few things which I remember of my childhood are:-
Once we had gone to a park near by and someone had plucked a lotus from the pond. In the meantime the caretaker came and they threw the lotus in the pond. But I thought they will be caught so I jumped in the pond to take the Lotus without giving a second thought what will happen as I didn't even knew swimming.I was in the pond flat lying and then I saw a hand towards me to pull me out. So here I am alive till date.
The other incident was the Gemini Circus.I went with my parents to see the Gemini Circus and as my kind I wanted to do everything which ever I saw. So I collected my friends and started the show. I was really performing my best as my friends were clapping. I started with my last performance on the stairs and I went upside down but suddenly my hands slipped and down I came with a bang. My Mother took me to the Doctor and he enquired as to what I was doing , may be he felt that after getting so much hurt in my head I was still normal. As an innocent child I told him I was performing Gemini Circus.
Every child loves celebrating Birthday. I think it has to do nothing related to gifts or so. What mattered was the weaing of B'day Cap, Cake, Candles and Dress. My mother wouldnot celebrate my Birthday on my request, then what I had my own plans. Suddenly in the evening my friends landedup for the celebration and my mother didn't knew what to do. But a lesson learnt by my mother, to pay attention to what the request.
Few things which I remember of my childhood are:-
Once we had gone to a park near by and someone had plucked a lotus from the pond. In the meantime the caretaker came and they threw the lotus in the pond. But I thought they will be caught so I jumped in the pond to take the Lotus without giving a second thought what will happen as I didn't even knew swimming.I was in the pond flat lying and then I saw a hand towards me to pull me out. So here I am alive till date.
The other incident was the Gemini Circus.I went with my parents to see the Gemini Circus and as my kind I wanted to do everything which ever I saw. So I collected my friends and started the show. I was really performing my best as my friends were clapping. I started with my last performance on the stairs and I went upside down but suddenly my hands slipped and down I came with a bang. My Mother took me to the Doctor and he enquired as to what I was doing , may be he felt that after getting so much hurt in my head I was still normal. As an innocent child I told him I was performing Gemini Circus.
Every child loves celebrating Birthday. I think it has to do nothing related to gifts or so. What mattered was the weaing of B'day Cap, Cake, Candles and Dress. My mother wouldnot celebrate my Birthday on my request, then what I had my own plans. Suddenly in the evening my friends landedup for the celebration and my mother didn't knew what to do. But a lesson learnt by my mother, to pay attention to what the request.
When Childhood was alive
We took it all for granted
When childhood was alive
We hadn’t a worry in the world
When childhood was alive
We played all day with no worries
When childhood was alive
All of us so innocent and free
When childhood was alive
Nobody knew what lied ahead for us,
Nobody disagreed
All we knew that we were kids
Born to playBorn to speak our minds
When childhood was alive
That time that you felt Nothing would hold you back
That time that you felt you were free
When childhood was alive
But now ‘tis dead For it passes too quickly
And now the time has come
To break all ties with childhood
To say goodbye to being a kid
And to say hello to more obstacles
Because childhood is dead
It is long goneNow ‘tis the time
That you move on
emily marrazzo
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