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Small gestures, huge impact We are so ingrained in the whirl of materialistic world that, we are ignorant of small things happening around us every moment. One thing that life taught me is to value and cherish every small thing in life. We usually neglect the worth of small things and often yearn for big that you cannot achieve. You don’t have to invite your entire neighborhood for dinner or present your friend a chocolate each day to impress them. Just a simple “good morning” “have a good day” or just smile are enough to light some body’s day. It was in 2014, I was traveling to Thimphu from Dagana. I was waiting for a bus at a junction where bus coming from Dagapela passes by. There were other people who were also waiting for the same bus. Finally, the bus had arrived and I went the driver to inquire if he could accommodate me as I had not booked a ticket. He said he has one ticket left. I was happy as I did not have to go by taxi whose fare was almost the triple of what we ...
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20th January Yay, finally it is 20th January, the most awaited day of the year! The most special day not only to him but also to me and the entire family. The day when our little man, though he is not little anymore, came to our lives. This is only the birth date that I remember without having face book to remind me. Some times, I don't remember my own birthday until my mother reminds me to distribute sweets to my friends, which I have never done, but I never forget my little brother's birthday. Well, don't expect me to praise you because it is your birthday. I am going to limit praises. Let me begin by saying, you were the most stubborn kid I have ever seen. You won't agree to this fact right? Yes, but I do. Throughout this journey, you have not only been an awesome brother but also a best friend to me. Back in schools when often I had struggles getting along with friends, you have always been there to bear my temperament. I miss those days when I went home w...