Reblogged from Pins N Ashes:

The mention of the school library promptly brings back the picture of a grey-haired, dignified, serious-faced and petite Martha Ma’m – Martha Alex. She was the permanent figure there, the Head Librarian. The library and our reading habits grew under her supervision. Her assistants changed almost every year. They were mostly candidates preparing for their civil service exams, determined to make the cut, doubling up as our reading guides and friends.

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And I won :) :) something from Shopo.in yayayaya :)

What you may ask... and why... Spilling the beans :)

Shopo.in, the marketplace for everything with an Indian Heart, has come up with Saturday Superloots.

Every Alternate Saturday, We will have a huge giveaway hosted on Shopo blog! Entry only for bloggers, from all over the world… All you need to do is blog on a theme we open up and link back into shopo’s blog! The best blogger gets away with big gifts sponsored by our lovely sellers. Sounds like Fun eh? Lets get started!

Last week, the theme was Back to School Special – Saturday Superloot!

And this time you are going to simply love our theme .  All we need you is to write about your memories of school. Put in pictures or stick to plain words. We are looking for some nostalgia.

I submitted this entry, Memories of my School Library and I won these goodies here The wait is over- Winner of the Saturday Superloot

Online shopping does have its own advantages :)

Excited of course, it came as a surprise as I had forgotten all about it until I saw a mail in my inbox saying Congrats yesterday. My Sunday Surprise :) Looking forth for the loot :)

Smiles :)

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