Happy Teacher's day!

Sunday evening. Hey, not feeling low today. One more day of holiday to relax. Friday was a lot of fun at the friends place. Everyone enjoyed the "patrado". Ate a few more konkani delicaies like, kirla sukke, kuleeth ani cooka gashi, sanna idli, mitke sanga upkari and of course sukrundo. Saturday was THE day for me folks. We attended a friend's 50th B'day celebration. Such a grand affair that was. I would relate it to a Hindi movie. Packed with all kinds of emotions. A little bit of crying, lot of laughing and a lot of dancing! I am proud to say that I was one of the last ones to leave the floor. You know what was the icing on the cake? The DJ dedicated the gazal "chandi jaisa rand hai tera, sone jaise baal" to me. Made my day:). Sunday came along and I woke up pretty late. Decided to watch the movie Bodyguard with a few friends. The movie was above average. (I have high tolerance when it comes to Bollywood). I was on a guilt trip as the kids were alone at home. So, after the movie I took the kids to the Gym with me. They swam while I got some cardio. Ordered some chinese food for dinner and watched the movie Hangover. (finally!). Over rated. In my opinion.

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It would be injustice to the world's best Dad (my Dad) if I do not write about the significance of September 5th. Yes, friends. It is the birthday of the second President of India, academic philosopher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. My Dad was also a teacher of chemistry at Manipal Institute of Technology, India. In fact, he still teaches chemistry at his home in Manipal to 10th and 12th grade kids. He is 82 today. This shows his passion for the art of teaching. Certain teachers still have the ability to stay enthusiastic, passionate and inspiring, in the courses.  And the experience the teacher demonstrates to his students will eventually resonate with their students. If there was such a thing as a report card for a teacher, My Dad's report card would look something like this.

 

I have never come across a more patient man than my Dad. It's as if he was born to be a teacher. Apart from having in depth knowledge of the subject, his passion is to help students. Even today, I see his old students remember him and come to meet him. They can never forget his lectures. More than anything, they remember him for his good nature. He is a very simple and humble man. I really feel that teachers are potential life models for students to follow. Whatever they do will always be influences to students and their lives, even after their retirements or them moving on to another area of work. It could bring inspiration in students, to do whatever they choose to do next. 

Parents are the best teachers indeed. Today, I want to take this opportunity and thank the world's best teacher. My dear Dad. I am proud of him!