It doesn’t matter where, when or how, but I didn’t even get enough time to realise that 15 years of my precious life have already vanished just like the water, which takes no time to evaporate at all. Today, I look at my childhood photos and have tears in my eyes thinking why I don’t have the same smile that I used to have when I was a little child.

Those shopping sprees that everyone in my family used to go for, those pranks which were played with friends and those cherished moments of togetherness with my family are and will always be the best moments of my life.

I still remember the first day when I was forced to go to school in Biratnagar with my brother holding me. I was crying as if someone was really going to kill me. But today I am crying deep inside with the thought that I have to depart from my school. I also realise why school life is said to be the golden life filled with happiness.

My best friends, my teachers and mostly my parents have been the most appropriate people to learn from, and I would like to thank each and everyone who has contributed in making me what I am right now.

After I shifted to Kathmandu for studies, I realised what family really means. The full form of Family — Father and Mother I Love You, is indeed very true and your pals will be faithful to you for life. I will always be proud of my lovely friends and will never forget my school or my group.

— Komal Shah, Class X,

Brihaspati Vidyasadan