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List of major historical events I remember

The list of major historical events I remember is long. Just when you think you have seen it all, another major event drops. For example, the moon landing? Apparently that happened about a month after I was born, but I was too busy being a baby to read the newspaper.  Then there’s Jimmy Carter getting sworn in as President. I vaguely remember it, but I was probably more concerned with figuring out how to tie my shoelaces. India declared an emergency in 1975-77. This was a pretty big deal, but at the time, I was still mastering the art of not spilling my milk. The Iranian Revolution? Shah who? The only revolution I cared about involved how many times I could spin around in circles before falling down. Indira Gandhi lost the elections, and the Janata Party took over. Honestly, back then I was more likely to name all the… List of major historical events I remember

I am most proud of

The achievement I am most proud of is rebuilding my life entirely on my own terms. I didn’t ask for help or lean on anyone, not even those considered close. Early on, I realized that trusting my instincts and relying on myself led to greater successand without the weight of owing anyone. This journey gave me a fresh outlook on life and instilled a deep sense of self-confidence. When you believe in yourself, you can achieve remarkable things. The key is to understand your strengths, acknowledge your weaknesses, and give your absolute best. Success will follow.

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I have worked on

Over the years, I have worked on many challenges. In the first few decades of my life, I was focused on saving the world. Later, I shifted my attention to fixing my immediate surroundings. Now, after turning fifty, I’ve realized the most important thing to save is myselfand that’s more than enough. There’s still a lot of work to do. I lose my temper too easily, gain weight too quickly, feel tired often, and aches and pains seem to be constant companions. Version 2.0 of myself is a work in progress, and it’s taking more effort than I expected. But one thing is for sureI’m not giving up.