Starting life again
By Jayantha Perera I took my final BA examination in December 1972, and left Peradeniya on the eve of 1973 with my friends. We were happy to go home after the hectic examination schedule. We left the University with good memories of the most enjoyable times in our lives. Through autograph albums, many exchanged their […]
In December 1972, the author completed their final BA examination at Peradeniya University and embarked on a new chapter of life. They left the campus with fond memories of their enjoyable university years and created an autograph album using a half-stapled exercise book cover. The album held 100 entries of amusing notes and poems written by their friends.
On December 31, 1972, the students boarded a train to Colombo, parting ways with their university life. The journey down to Colombo was filled with mixed emotions as friends left for their homes, bidding farewell to the university. Upon returning home, the author felt lonely and uncertain about their future. They reflected on the opportunities they had missed and the lack of a committed relationship.
Their mother encouraged them to start looking for a spouse, but the author was hesitant. A few days later, they received a job offer from the Central Bank, which came as a pleasant surprise. They accepted the position in the Audit Department, feeling grateful for the new beginning.
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