We walk through the gates of The Valley.
There is an electrifying buzz in the air.
Everyone feels it in their special ways, like magic.
As the children disappear into the span of colours
I let the day soak in
Every single School Birthday!
Always in awe and appreciation of the effort put in by the students and staff alike
Be it the warm and subtle arrangements of flowers and decorations, the detailing in the procession, the props, the spots picked for tree planting, this list is endless.
It is a day all senses come alive
The trees look greener
The chatter livelier
The food tastier
The smell of the earth.
The dust kicked up or the rains that have already visited
The Birthday atmosphere envelopes you in a hug
It was a year of long distance Birthday celebrations
And then another one.
…There is a sense of sadness, a sense of loss
…but I am thankful to the many we celebrated that made lovely memories I can write about and I positively look forward to the many many more to come!
Josephine