I am thankful to my teachers, who persuaded us to make New Year resolutions to attain our goals as students. I gave considerable thought to the matter to see that my resolutions do not become just dreams that can be erased from my mind. Many ideas unfolded itself before me like a scroll. I would feel happy and blessed if I did something nice for my parents. I also thought that I should free my mind from fear of any sort.
Many more such ideas came to me. I was determined to make myself a better reader.
Then I shared my resolutions with my friends. Of course, I never told anyone about my decision to make reading a habit because I was a bit embarrassed to say that I didn’t read much.
Today, I am happy that I have kept my resolutions. At the end of the first month of this year, I was confident that I can be a good reader. I have finished reading two books. My search for more books continues.
I am proud that I could awaken the reader in me, who was in deep slumber. I have also realised that reading widens my horizon and raises my spirits. It gives wings to my imagination.
Books and newspapers have become my new friends!
K. Veeresh, X, Ridge School of Excellence, Kurnool
