Looking Back: Fond Memories and Lessons from My Youth
The pages of my life are filled with moments that I treasure, each one a colorful memory that I hold dear in my heart. From the grand events like attending the Rose Bowl in 1993, where I got to watch the Dallas Cowboys play against the Buffalo Bills and witness the halftime show by Michael Jackson, to the personal experiences of organizing school events and reminiscing about my childhood, these years have shaped who I am today.
Treasured Moments that Bring Smiles and Laughter
The Rose Bowl 1993: It was a day that will always be etched in my memory for the sheer excitement and joy it brought. Being there to witness the Dallas Cowboys vs Buffalo Bills Super Bowl was exhilarating, and the cherry on top was getting to meet Michael Jackson and sing “We are the World” with him during the halftime performance. To top it all off, the Dallas Cowboys emerged victorious, something that has been my favorite team even till now. This experience reminded me of the magic of live events and the power of shared moments with friends and celebrities.
Teachers Day at College: Back to School Nostalgia
Teachers Day Organizing: Looking back at my college days, it was an interesting challenge to organize Teachers Day. The last year, when we arranged the event, brought back a ton of nostalgic memories. It was a day filled with decorations, heartfelt quotes, and skits—but also included my prediction that the event would be a mess. As expected, 70 people showed up, all dressed in heavy outfits and moving around in a chaotic environment. With the AC not working, everyone was trying to be heard above the noise. The situation was so hectic that I left early to avoid the headache it caused. It was a stark contrast to the organized teacher involvement in school, where my friends and I actively hosted parts of the event and even performed a skit. Despite the chaos, the joy and effort put into school events never faded away.
Fourth to Seventh Grade: The Nostalgic Era of Reading
Fourth to Seventh Grade in the U.S.:** From the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, the years spent in the U.S. stand out as a period of carefree reading. In fourth to seventh grade, we had very little homework, and I was able to finish it during school or on the bus. By the time I got home, there was always a lot of free time, especially once I finished my math homework, which my mom enforced. In this free time, reading was my ultimate passion. I read everything I could, often finishing a book in a single day. My reading speed was fast, and I would read for at least five hours a day. Even when my parents tried to force me to do something else like grocery shopping or clothes shopping, I would continue reading while navigating through a shopping cart or walking around with groceries, all the while using my peripheral vision to avoid collisions. It was a period when I embraced my nerdiness, and I was rarely interrupted by activities like swimming and karate, which came later.
The Decline in Reading and Nostalgia
Decline in Reading Habits: As the homework load increased and activities became more demanding, my reading habits changed considerably. Now, I read only one book a month, and during exam periods, I don't read at all. This change is a significant disappointment, and it brings back memories of a time when reading was a constant in my life. It was a period of pure joy, passion, and tranquility, but it feels like a longing for that simpler time, which is now a thing of the past.