As a kid painting never interested
me, except for those Science classes’ diagrams. Science class drawings were
more of a compulsion than a choice. The Art teacher had asked us to bring Wax
crayons, for making posters, for the School’s annual day. I took 10 Rs from my
mom, and went to the market to buy the crayons. I asked the shopkeeper for the
Crayons, and he handed over a pack to me, which read; “Maximum Retail Price Rs
10”. The shopkeeper, however, asked for 4 Rs, which I paid to him. I thought to
myself that the shop keeper asked for 4 Rs by mistake, instead of asking for 10
Rs. Anyways, I was happy to get the crayons at a throw away price.
Having stuck a good deal, I thought
of expending rest of the money. So, I went to the Gajak cart nearby (Gajak is a
dry sweet made with groundnut and jiggery). I got a lot of Gajak for 6 Rs. This
was my lucky day! I ate the Gajak to my contentment, and the best part was
that, I didn't have to share it with anyone.
As a kid these small things gave so
much happiness, that can’t be bought back with all the riches of the world.
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