Three Gifts (Edited to remove the Show and Tell tag)

As the above pic in itself clarifies, today I am posting the pictures of three gifts I have received from my students. I enjoy teaching and if the gifts are thoughtful and given as a token of remembrance rather than flattery, I have retained the gifts. They are not too many but are close to my teaching experience overall.

The first pic is of a key-ring that was gifted to me by an undergraduate student. There is an obvious mistake on the backside of the key-ring, but the ring carries my key to my apartment. [Gifted in 2006]

The second pic is of a charm bracelet that was gifted to me by a post-graduate student. I love the bracelet. Though I dig stone and bead jewellery, I have never myself purchased such bracelets for myself and it is quite an exciting addition to my accessories. [Gifted in 2008]

The third pic is of a small statue of Ganesha that a student gifted to me on Teacher’s Day. I liked it and so I have kept it. I am not very ritualistic and do not care much about collecting photos, statues or like of God for my home or office-space, but this one I kept. Ganesha is ubiquitous in Hindu homes, but I think it is one of the most unimaginative gift items of all times. I don’t like the Ganesha glut that is sometimes present in Hindu homes. So, if I kept this one, I am not about to have anymore in my house unless coerced into accepting it.

Rest Later! Have a wonderful new week and wish you a very Happy Diwali. Back to where it all began!

[All snaps have been taken from my mobile’s camera and if they are not showing my photography finesse, do excuse me.]

^WiseGuy^

P.S. Why did I remove the S&T tag? Coz I posted this and went offline for a few days and could not link it to the Circle Time Archives...

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