It is not just a mere co
incidence that sixteen years back on your birthday (9th of April) I
began my new journey at a place called The Century School. Nobody knew at that
point of time that my seeds of failure, sown in that institute would blossom
after 1.5 decades and I am overjoyed that it all started on your birthday.
I do not remember my first
interaction with you but I do remember my first actual experience with “Computer”
which was in your class. Being a day-boarder, I had an extra edge over other
day scholars to learn computers and IT skills. You really helped in brushing up
my knowledge of Computers especially of MS Office which is still imbibed in my
mind as indelible patch.
With time, the relationship
between you and me became sour and unpleasant because of your stringent
attitude towards day boarders. I do not feel shy in accepting the fact that I
along with few others hated every moment of your presence at that place. You
would be surprised to know that at one point of time, beating you up was my only
aim in life but please don’t worry, I do not have any such wild aims now.
It was difficult to realize the importance
of your cruel behavior while studying there but I must admit that whatever you
did to me (from beating up my buttocks with sticks to thrashing my face with
your sturdy hands) in those years did benefit me in the later years of my life.
I should reiterate one thing which
I have acknowledged to my inner conscience but never confessed publicly.
While I was appearing in the
exams for my present job at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, I had to
undergo a computer proficiency test at the end. Traditionally government
computer exams are typing tests which are meant to test how many words you can
type in a minute but in my case, I had to appear for a comprehensive test of MS
Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel. Surprisingly,
I went unprepared for my computer proficiency test because more than me, I had
a belief and trust in your extra ordinary computer teaching skills. Believe me
I scored above 90 percent marks in all three tests.
Hence you have a reason to feel proud not just as a teacher but as a “Computer
Teacher” as well.
This 9th of April marks a very significant day in my life. I
am gratified to share the day of my reincarnation with your birthday.
I wish you a very happy birthday along with a healthy and happy life
ahead.
A student forever
Aashish Arora
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