My mother had saved and hid money for a long time, to buy me new school uniforms.
The first time I went to school, I was very excited to meet new friends.
I met a girl who lived in the same village, but I didn’t know her before. She became my friend when I was in school.
My first teacher was a woman. She had short hair and was very fierce. Most of the students were afraid of her.
I was a quiet and shy person. Other students liked to bully me.
I really did not like to go to school, but I had to.
When I went to school, I had to walk three kilometers. Some other students had a bicycle and did not have to walk.
After school I hurried home. Sometimes I ran.
When I got home, I had to wash my school uniform because I only had one.
Then I had to go get water to fill up three large jars. I used the water from the one in the kitchen to cook rice and later wash the dishes. I did my homework after dinner, by the light from an oil lamp.
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