Name: Aadharshini

Project 5: Inform with Visuals

Title: A day of school

Time: 4 - 5 Minutes

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"Hey everyone, who's ever had one of those mornings where you wake up and just want to hit the snooze button... repeatedly? Like, 10 times? Yeah, that's me every day! My mom's alarm clock is like my arch-nemesis. 'Get up, get up, it's time for school!' I'm like, 'Five more minutes, mom, just five more minutes..

"Hi everyone, I am Adarshini. Today, I'll be seeing a day of school in my life. The fun, the chaos, the struggles, and even the little moments of brilliance. So, buckle up and join me on the roller coaster ride through a typical school day. Let's dive in.

So, I drag myself out of bed, brush my teeth, wash my face... and then I remember I need breakfast. And breakfast is the best part - dosa and sambar, my favorite! I'm talking crispy dosa, flavorful sambar... it's like a party in my mouth! But have you ever tried to eat dosa while running to catch the bus? Not pretty. And then there's the mad dash to school. I'm running, books in hand, praying I don't forget anything... Have you ever left your bag at home or forgotten your lunch? Yeah, I've done that... multiple times.

But despite all the chaos, I still manage to make it to school on time. And the first period is like a fresh start! I'm all energized, ready to take on the day. But by the second period, I'm already getting pumped up for lunch. I mean, who doesn't love a good break? In school, some of my friends are trying so hard to stay awake, and then the teacher says, "Stay focused!" Meanwhile, they're all nodding off, fighting to keep their eyes open. And sometimes, it's even worse when the teacher tries to sneak up on a sleeping student, trying to gently pat them awake.

After a few more periods, lunch break arrives, and it's like the highlight of my day. If I have my favorite lunch, I'm in heaven! I try to stuff everything in my mouth because I just can't get enough! Do you have a favorite food that makes you go crazy?

After lunch, I'm back to classes, trying to focus, taking notes... and before I know it, the school day is over. I rush home, drop my bag, and the first thing I do is grab the remote control. But wait, my brother/sister is already holding it, and suddenly I'm in a wrestling match for the TV! Who else loves sibling rivalry?

Then comes homework time, and it's like a never-ending battle. I'm trying to focus, but my brain is fried.

After finishing homework, I try to relax by watching TV or YouTube videos, but it's not that simple. As soon as I sit down to eat while watching, my dad reminds me that we shouldn't watch TV while eating. But after I finish eating, I try to squeeze in some TV time, and before I know it, my mom is shouting for me to go to sleep. I lie in bed, trying to drift off, but my eyelids aren't heavy yet. Do you ever count sheep or have racing thoughts when you're trying to sleep? I count bunnies... one, two, three... zzz...

I hit the bed, and the cycle starts all over again - I wake up, go to school, come home, do homework, sleep... it's a never-ending loop. But hey, at least we're all in this together, right? With all the chaos and craziness, it's the little moments of joy and connection that make it all worth it. As the great Nelson Mandela once said, "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." This quote means the true greatness in living lies in not about avoiding challenges. It's about rising every time we fall and learning from our mistakes. It's about the resilience, perseverance and determination.

Thank you for an opportunity to speak. Now, I would like to hand over the stage to our emcee.