Doesn't feel like December, does it? The whole year I wait for the winter, it being my favourite season after all, and then it doesn't show up, very disappointing :-(. From what I've heard, the north winds are stuck somewhere. Wherever that is, I hope it gets a clear path to our part of the country soon. Winters without sweaters and jackets is a major letdown.
Up until last year, for four years in college, the first half of winter meant just one thing, SEMESTER EXAMS!! Every year it was the same routine, with the studies really picking up pace just as the winter was setting in. And by the time of the exams, the winter had well and truly set in. The second half of winter was so much better, with the exams over and the term break in progress. It was the time of get-togethers, picnics, movies, and everything else that is fun. Seriously speaking, I don't think one can have as much fun in the rest of the year, as in winter.
And then there was school. In school, winters were absolutely amazing. The best time of the year for sure. There were no exams knocking on the door. There was a mood of celebration all around with Christmas just around the corner. The Christmas Carols would start in the morning assembly as soon as December started. I still catch myself humming those songs often, especially during this time of the year. And the best day in the school year was definitely the last day of school before the month long winter vacation. The Christmas programs were memorable. There would be no classes on that day, and we would be busy making plans for what we would be doing in the vacation. AND it would be a half-day as well. I miss those times, even more every year....
A humble request to the weather, please bring winter to Calcutta, and soon. I'll be waiting.
Signing off...
Up until last year, for four years in college, the first half of winter meant just one thing, SEMESTER EXAMS!! Every year it was the same routine, with the studies really picking up pace just as the winter was setting in. And by the time of the exams, the winter had well and truly set in. The second half of winter was so much better, with the exams over and the term break in progress. It was the time of get-togethers, picnics, movies, and everything else that is fun. Seriously speaking, I don't think one can have as much fun in the rest of the year, as in winter.
And then there was school. In school, winters were absolutely amazing. The best time of the year for sure. There were no exams knocking on the door. There was a mood of celebration all around with Christmas just around the corner. The Christmas Carols would start in the morning assembly as soon as December started. I still catch myself humming those songs often, especially during this time of the year. And the best day in the school year was definitely the last day of school before the month long winter vacation. The Christmas programs were memorable. There would be no classes on that day, and we would be busy making plans for what we would be doing in the vacation. AND it would be a half-day as well. I miss those times, even more every year....
A humble request to the weather, please bring winter to Calcutta, and soon. I'll be waiting.
Signing off...
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