The other day I was feeling bored sitting at home and not having anything to do. I had finished reading all the books that I had with me and they were showing some stupid movie in television. It was then I decided to go through my photo album and the first picture that stared up at me was the class photo taken when I was in class 5. Some of my classmates were staring at the camera with an innocent expression, some us had the awestruck expression while some had a broad grin pasted on their face. I distinctly remember that this picture was taken on teacher's day; it is celebrated on the 5th of September every year. There used to be a huge occasion with celebrations, giving out cards and gifts and seeking blessings of our teachers. Teacher's day is approaching and I can't help but feel nostalgic about the whole thing. Today the world has undergone many changes, but celebrating occasions like teacher's day remains a constant thing.



Earlier there were some common gifts like pen and book that teacher's received from their students, but today they have a variety of options. If you want to gift your favorite teacher something on teacher's day, you will literally be spoiled with choices. If you want to give something very special to your teacher, you can opt to give her or him a customized card. You will have to order the card and there are some companies that specialize in making customized card for all occasions. You can get a customized card made and in that card you can put all that you want starting form pictures, words, images and such other things. Teacher's day is the one occasion in an entire year when you can show how much you love and respect them for helping you in becoming a good individual.

It is said that after parents it is teachers, who help in shaping the life of a person. During our school days we spend a major potion of our time with parents and those years being the formative years of our lives, we try and observe things that our teacher teaches us. When you grow up you will often find that you are relating to things that your teacher had taught you or probably give advice to someone based on what you have heard, learnt or seen from your teacher. When we are children we find it really difficulty to accept the fact that our parents or teachers can do anything wrong, that is the kind of impact they have in our lives.

As we grow old and move out in the world to make a name, we often forget our teachers. After your family, they are the ones who have the most influence in your life, so with teacher's day not being too far, make sure that you wish your teacher. Probably you could get in touch with some of your schoolmates and plan to go over to your teacher's place and thank her for being such a calming and powerful influence in your life.