[Points: Introduction—in the morning—at school—after school—at night-conclusion.]
I have always lived at home with my parents. So my routine of life has not been very different from that of other middle-class Bengalee boys.
I get up at five in the morning. I then go out to a small field near by for some physical exercise. Returning home after about half an hour or so, I wash my face and cleanse my mouth and teeth. Then comes tea with breakfast which varies from time to time. My study hours are from 6-30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Nothing is generally allowed to disturb me during this period. Then I spend about half an hour with my younger brothers and sisters sharing in their talks and games. At 9-30 I take my bath, have my meal and then start for school.
Our school begins at 11 a.m. and breaks up at 4 p.m., with half an hour's recess after the fourth period. At school I listen attentively to what our teachers say. Whenever I find any difficulty I get it explained by the teachers concerned. I also sincerely try to satisfy my teachers by my conduct. The recess period sometimes takes me to the company of my friends in the school and sometimes to the school library to profit by the books and papers laid there on the tables. After I return home, I wash my hands and face and have a good tiffin. Then I go to the playground to take part in games. At nightfall I return home, wash my body and then sit at my lessons for the next day. This continues till about 10 p.m. with a break of half an hour for supper at about 9 p.m. in summer and autumn and 8-30 p.m. in winter and spring. At 10 p.m. I go to bed.
My parents keep a watchful eye on my conduct and progress at school. This is what has enabled me to stick to the above routine and win the good opinion of my teachers. I hope I shall continue to enjoy this all my student life.
