Who doesn't like to be treated to food by others? Of course I love that too. Well today's thing was a great one. My maths tuition teacher who used to teach us in grade 11 & 12 and me from 9 treated me and my tuition mates with great food. We went to "La Special Restaurant" and sir treated us with all kinds of Western meat dishes, fried rice and starters. We really missed our school as well as coaching days. All of us from different colleges were united chatting about our new chapter.
The boys after having the first round demanded for the second one. Shelly was there too. Meeting after a long time we almost shed tears. After 3-4 months we were already missing each other. I remember how in my high school days we would stick to each other like glue.
I being a bit introverted had difficulty in approaching other people but she with her benevolent nature turned tables and improved my contacts with other people. Now, how much I can chat with other people is just because of her. She played an important role in shaping me.
All happy and joyful moments we were sharing with our Sir -more like a brother to me. He can understand what I need just by looking at my face. He had known me since grade 9 and it's only because of him I was much focused on my studies and got into this good institution. Only because of his incredible teaching and hard work that I was able to crack this difficult exam and make it through this college and meet...
You all know what I mean!
I am the typical shy person although my stomach was not full I just rejected eating more. I felt a bit shy eating in the presence of other people especially if it's treated by others. Sir immediately called the waiter to give me more. He just told me the exact amount I needed.
Really Superpower in disguise. His concern for each and every student makes each one of us what we are now. Although a student, the college was all thanks to him.
Towards the end we had ice-cream. Shelly and my choice were always the same. Others are different. She and I both loved chocolate.
Actually Sir treated us because he promised that he would treat us from grade 11.And now it was put into action. The restaurant was cosy and luxurious. We took a group-fie and all of us thanked Sir for the wondrous treat.
He gave his best smile- the radiance and hunger of knowledge in our lives. The shimmering sun rays added the effects. All of us smiled back like those tiny stars twinkling in the night sky following the radiance of his knowledge and evolving it as per our need.
Shelly left to meet her college mates who were waiting to watch a movie with her. And I left for home. I really miss those old good days now. Even Sir's scoldings are like honey to me now.
I remember almost everyday I would get scolded. But it was for my well being. Others would get too. Not to mention that.
Really short-tempered but devoted man. He wanted only one thing " Quest and Hunger for Knowledge" in us. Exams are just a type of grass among grasslands containing a variety of plants which also tests us which excites us to learn more - Just like completing levels in computer or mobile games.
To answer one ,one needs to know others too to differentiate it from others. I still remember what he said while making us practise for competitive college entrance examinations "If knowledge fills your stomach you will never die of hunger. But if you run after money one day you will be finding yourself in the midst of unhappiness and hunger. Because only knowledge can quench your thirst and help you earn your daily bread with self- righteousness. "
I remembered those words clearly as if they were embedded in my soul. At first I didn't understand what he meant. I was in grade 11, not too young but not too mature either. I only wanted to earn money after I graduated.
But meeting different people- specially Sky finally made me understand what he meant. He is the perfect example who has a thirst for knowledge. He loves to learn and gather information as much as he wants. Lacy has the perspective which I had before meeting and knowing him.
Actually in the real world things don't work out just by mugging up. Things work out by having practical knowledge, a sense of understanding of a problem and a sharp hunch of how to approach or reciprocate. All of these which I had discovered in him during our practical classes and chatting together.
Too much Philosophical right!
But this is the harsh reality and scenario of today's world. Liking a person can go side by side but Quests like rediscovering the known in an unknown way and discovering and inventing the unknown is the technology all about.
Actually I'm doing my major in Computer science engineering, I need to follow this. There is no way out of it .Technological advancement in this field is massive but people proficient in it are remarkably low. For this all need to strive hard and get to know more and more.
Soon I reached home. At home I chatted with mom for a while and soon fell asleep.