the 'SCHOOL' revisited

I had been to school today- my school - St.Vincent's. Had some work there. I 'can' say that I purposely went in the morning to reach before assembly. But as usual I was late to school & had to wait outside the gate (with many other late-comers :D). So, I heard & repeated (quite loudly it seems) 'Eternal God' & realized that I still remember it fully. The pledge & anthem followed & this time I ensured that bacche-log dont hear me repeat that too :) . When it got over the gate opened & fortunately, the students had to sign their calendars & i didnt. However, I did remember the numerous times i did get mine signed & many a times managed to escape witout getting an 'L' mark on it (thanx to the prefects). I also saw quite a few new faces(read.. teachers) & some familiar ones too. Alas..i no more look as i did 4 years back & i do not hope that they will recognize me without me hinting them :)). I tried this with one teacher though & he was left trying to figure out because i dint give him any hint. Then i told him tht i am Zaki Mulla... his prompt reply was ohhh "Zaaki". & then i remembered my 'school-name' - Zaki - spelt with a single 'a' & pronounced with atleast 2 'a's. I had tried innumerable times but in vain to correct this 'pronounciation-mistake'. But finally had accepted that my name had been modifeid & so i kept my pronounciation of my name consistent with it.... I also went to the school-office & as i always did before had an 'interesting experience' there too.. but i guess i wud stop now ... coz i believe in wht one of my teacher did say 'too much is too bad!!' :D