That Last Lecture

Teaching is a tough job. No, it really is. At the end of the year, your students are like live, walking-talking report cards. If you do a good job, great! If you don’t, imagine having a report card that jumps around telling people how pathetically you have scored.

Last weekend, I had my last class. One entire year of teaching a bunch of hyperactive children came to an end. I won’t be teaching them next year. They will move on as well, have new teachers (probably better ones), and memories of ultra-strict 'Vikas Sir' will slowly fade away. It was tough, on the last day, hiding that lump in my throat while putting up the no-nonsense teacher avatar.

All my children are supremely talented (and I am not saying this just cause I love them to bits). They remind me of everything that matters, everything that I once knew but had forgotten in the boring process of growing up.

So ladies and gentlemen, preeeeeeesenting some of Vikas Sir's star performers for the year 2010 - 11.

Muskaan:
NEVER ever underestimate the power of smile! Forgot your homework? Not interested in class? Screwed up? Just SMILE! And say something cute like… "My name is Muskaan.." And all shall be forgiven!

Sonali :
Stop taking your mistakes so seriously. If you give a wrong answer, throw in a drama of disappointment, and then end it there. And then make sure you are game to attempt the next question. It's more fun that way. Nobody cares about your sullen face.

Rehmat:
Silence is often the most attractive trait. Be it a class, or a social gathering, when everyone around you is busy screeching their lungs out, being the silent and composed one will probably get you more attention than everyone else put together.

Yash:
When you are happy, stop containing it for heavens sake. Go all out and make it known! Once people are used to seeing you happy, they will make sure you remain that way.

Tushar:
Cause a little experiment with fashion will never hurt. :)