As the sun sets on another day, casting a warm glow across memories held dear, the Daily Writing Prompt beckons us to explore the depths of nostalgia. “What makes you feel nostalgic?” – a question that resonates, stirring the embers of emotions long tucked away.
The Journey into Nostalgia
Nostalgia, is a magical portal that transports us to moments etched in the heart. Here, we embark on a journey through the corridors of time, where the mere scent of a familiar funnel can unravel a flood of emotions.
It reminds me of the first posting in the Rural Branch at Reodar, where I experienced the standing plants of a funnel in the field, spreading Khushbu, as this crop was being cultivated there.
The Dance of Emotions
Within the intricate dance of emotions, I find solace in concealing my feelings, a trait that defies societal expectations.
The blog invites you to reflect on those emotional landscapes, encouraging an open dialogue on expressing or safeguarding one’s feelings.
Tapping into the Depths of Emotion
Nostalgia isn’t always a visible entity; it’s a whisper in the wind, a subtle tug at the heartstrings.
This section explores the nuances of hidden emotions, prompted by personal experiences, and encourages readers to share their encounters with the profound and the poignant.
The Impact of Words and Memories
As we travel through memories, words, and stories have a strong impact. Shared experiences remind us to be mindful of our words, as they can shape our emotional stories.
The Unraveling of Personal Stories
In a very personal and sincere exploration, I share my own story, discussing why I am cautious with my emotions.
The blog highlights the balance between taking care of myself and being understanding towards others, encouraging you to think about your own emotional experiences.
Let’s explore the personal story together.
Luckily, I was sent to work at a bank. And honestly speaking, it fulfilled my secret wish. Yes, I began my banking journey at a rural branch in the village of “Reodar,” Rajasthan.
Being a Cash Officer. every day in the morning, I entered the strong room with the head cashier and saw shelves filled with bundles of new currency notes, which brought me immense joy. I am very fond of New Currency Note,
Charan Sahab’s Lesson
Charan Sahab, the Head Cashier, shared a valuable lesson, “Don’t consider these bundles as money, but as sheets of paper for us. Yes, remember, these are just pieces of paper to be used as currency, a thought that keeps us honest to the profession.”
My colleagues knew I loved new currency notes. Since I was living alone and with few expenses, I withdrew my whole salary in new currency notes. This made me popular in my neighborhood as I used them freely for buying things like vegetables and groceries.
As I was fond of new notes, I cherished the new notes of Rs. 1, 5, and 10 denominations and kept them in my cupboard at home.
A Journey Through Banking Memories
The Supply of New Notes Suddenly Stopped
Then, a time came when the supply of new notes suddenly stopped, and the bank chest was left with only old notes. But I had many new currency notes stored at my home.
One day, while working at my desk, my manager called me into his chamber. I was surprised and a bit anxious. When I reached there, I found that he was talking to someone.
He smiled at me and said, “Look, Bade Sahab wants to talk to you.” Hearing the name Bade Sahab (Regional Manager), I became nervous, wondering what mistake I had made that the regional office in Udaipur wanted to talk to me.
Bade Sahab’s Request
I picked up the phone with a pounding heart, and Bade Sahab spoke –, “Varma Ji, I need your help.”
I was astonished. I wondered what help Bade Sahab could need from me. Then he continued, “Nahar Singh Ji is one of our good customers, and he has a significant deposit in our bank. His daughter is getting married, and she needs new currency (notes). I know you are fond of new notes. Can you arrange it for him?”
All My New Notes Were Bid Farewell
In this way, all my new notes were bid farewell, and old notes replaced them. I deposited the old notes into my account so that I could earn some interest. From then on, I decided not to keep new notes at home. 😒😒
Friends, whenever I see new currency notes, I lose myself in old memories, and that makes me nostalgic.
Friends, as I reflect on these moments, I realize that nostalgia is not just a journey into the past but a bridge that connects our memories to the present. It’s a tapestry of emotions, each thread woven with the stories we gather along the way.
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You are a great writer ✍️ sir always amazing posts🌹
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
I truly appreciate your encouragement. It means a lot to me .
Writing is my passion, and your support motivates me to keep sharing stories and creating content.
hanks again for your wonderful comment! 🌟✍️
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Thank you so much.
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Great post. 🙂✴️
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Thank you so much for your appreciation.
Stay happy and blessed.
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Blessings 🙏
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Blessings to you too! 🙏
I appreciate your kind wishes.
Wishing you a wonderful day ahead!
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It’s a strange thing, but every time I try to save up more than a little extra of anything, fate comes to take it away. I think I am being taught to trust the Divine.
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I appreciate your reflection on the peculiar dance with fate when it comes to saving up. It’s indeed a curious aspect of life that sometimes our efforts to accumulate a little extra seem to attract unforeseen challenges.
Your perspective on this as a lesson in trusting the Divine is both insightful and profound.
Life has a mysterious way of teaching us valuable lessons, and it sounds like you are attuned
to the idea that there might be a greater purpose or plan guiding these experiences.
Trusting the Divine in times of uncertainty or loss can be a source of solace and resilience.
It’s a reminder that there’s a bigger picture, and even when faced with challenges,
there might be hidden blessings or opportunities for growth.
Thanks for sharing your feelings.💕💕
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A beautiful response. Have an equally beautiful day, brother.
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Wishing you a day filled with beauty, joy, and positive moments as well.
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My present disciplines allow no video or audio presentations.
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I completely understand, and I respect your commitment to your present disciplines that restrict video or audio presentations.
Written communication remains a powerful and versatile medium,.
Thanks for sharing your feelings.
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Especially here, these wavelengths tend to be very corrupted and compromised.
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Good morning.
Have a nice day.💕
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Nice blog.
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I understand the appeal of the new notes! The more commonly user bills here – $1, $5, $10, $20 – rarely show up in crisp, new condition, though the amount of wear is highest on the $1 bill. Sometimes, you’ll get one in change so tattered and dirty you wish you’d sorted through the change before accepting it. (People hide the worst ones in between cleaner bills!) A crisp, new $1 is so rare that when you get one, you feel it’s a very special day! So, when I opened my mail today and found one of these rare $1 new, crisp $1 bills, I felt my whole day soar! I almost hated to put it in my billfold with a few sad $1’s, a limp $5, and two $10’s that had seen better days. For a “First World” country, currency in circulation is nasty in its home country compared with US money you find abroad.
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Yes, Sir.
I completely understand the sentiment. There’s something undeniably special about coming across a crisp, new $1 bill.
It’s like stumbling upon a rare treasure in the midst of everyday transactions. The wear and tear on our commonly used bills,
especially the elusive new $1 note, make each encounter with a pristine one all the more remarkable.
Your description of the currency’s condition in our “First World” country versus the well-preserved U.S. bills abroad is intriguing.
It makes you appreciate the crispness and cleanliness of American currency even more. It’s a small detail, but one that can unexpectedly brighten your day, as your experience attests.
Here’s to hoping that more crisp bills find their way into your hands, turning ordinary days into extraordinary ones.
May your billfold become a haven for more “special day” moments!
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Thanks! I knew you, as a retired banker, would appreciate a little information on the bills in the homeland of the US$! Telling how you traded work in the bank for crisp currency, I knew you’d be interested to know that we run around here with tattered, dirty money, US currency abroad tends to be in much better shape. Of course, I think that currency is larger denominations – $20’s and $100s, maybe $50s – that isn’t handled as regularly in transactions. I had an Indonesian friend who especially liked those crisp notes. LOL! He told me he could trade the crisp notes for Rupiahs at his local bank, but they didn’t like to handle less than crispy US currency, for whatever cultural reasons.
I loved the story about how you sacrificed the crisp notes in your stash to the wedding couple because there was a shortage at the bank! It established you as a very nice person!
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful message.
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the story about the crisp notes and the wedding couple. It’s true;
sometimes, circumstances lead us to part with something valuable for a greater cause, and it warms my heart that you found it resonant.
Your insight into the condition and preference for U.S. currency abroad is fascinating. It’s interesting to learn about the cultural nuances surrounding the handling of currency, especially the preference for crisp notes.
Your Indonesian friend’s perspective adds a unique layer to the story, shedding light on how certain denominations and the condition of the currency can carry cultural significance.
Yes, Sir, Money, in its various forms, often weaves intricate tales of culture, tradition, and personal experiences.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts and adding depth to the conversation.❤️❤️
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Well spoken! Imagine how fun it was for me in the pre-Euro days in Europe to come across the very colorful and differently shaped national currencies or Germany, France, Greece, Italy, and Austria after a lifetime of handling one-sized, pretty uncolorful US currency! The French francs back then were especially handsome, though German marks were pretty, too.
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Yes Sir,
It must have been a fascinating experience to encounter the diverse and visually striking national currencies of pre-Euro Europe.
Each currency with its unique design and characteristics must have added an extra layer of richness to your travels.
I can imagine the allure of the colorful and differently shaped notes from Germany, France, Greece, Italy, and Austria compared to the more uniform U.S. currency.
The French francs, in particular, were known for their elegance. It’s wonderful how currency design can reflect the cultural and historical identity of a nation. I am collecting those old currency of different countries to enjoy my Hobbies.
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I don’t collect currency, old or new, but once in a while I’ll be curious. “I wonder what the currency of North Korea looks like…?” or “Have the new designs for the Charles III English pound currency been revealed?” Google these questions and enjoy a look at other countries’ money. Canadian plastic money is fun, as is Australia’s. Indian rupees are a bit of a disappointment to me since the different denominations look too similar except for size and color. Maybe the backs have interesting images.
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Yes, Sir, It’s fascinating how curiosity can lead us to explore the unique and diverse world of currencies.
Your occasional foray into discovering the money of different countries, from the mysterious designs of North Korea
to the intriguing new designs of the Charles III English pound, adds a touch of adventure to the ordinary.
Indeed, the variety in the materials and designs of currency around the world is captivating.
Canadian plastic money and Australia’s innovative notes stand out for their creativity.
It’s interesting to note how different nations express their cultural heritage and values through the visual elements on their currency.
Thanks for sharing your feelings, Sir. All the Best.
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You and I can appreciate this fun aspect of culture!
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Absolutely, Sir.
The fun and diverse aspects of culture are what make our world so rich and fascinating.
Whether it’s the vibrant celebrations, unique traditions, or the delightful quirks that make each culture special.
there’s always something new to discover and appreciate.
I like this very interesting discussion with fun.
. I’d love to hear more about your favorite cultural experiences.
Thanks again, Sir.
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I am sorry for delayed reply.
Yes, It sounds like you had a delightful experience discovering the diverse and vibrant world of European currencies before the Euro era.
The variety in colors, designs, and shapes must have added an extra layer of charm to your travels, providing a tangible and visually appealing connection to the different cultures you encountered.
The French francs, known for their aesthetic appeal, and the German marks with their distinctive features, indeed added a unique touch to each country’s identity. The transition to the Euro simplified things in terms of convenience,. Is it not ?
Thanks for sharing your feelings.
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The Euro simplified travel in the EU countries that adopted it. You and I live in huge countries, when one currency is universal. In pre-Euro Europe, with lots of short distance and lots of little countries, travel between currency zones meant exchanging some DM for FF’s or whatever. Exchanging currencies cost a fee that was highly variable based on the daily exchange rate and whether you exchanged in a bank or at the railroad station exchange place, for example. It didn’t take long to anticipate your currency needs and exchange part of your military pay into DMs or other currencies you might need if travelling outside Germany. GOne thing that Americans found hard to get used to was how many coins you ended up with! They were especially unwelcome if you tried to exchange them for a different currency because the exchange rate always was much worse for coins than currency. Another surprise, in France, was that there were francs issued during the Nazi occupation that were still in circulation! I think they were valued at 1 centime, not a franc, and were made out of aluminum. Not knowing that, I embarrassed myself in a patisserie when the clerk demanded more money for the pastries I bought! I bet I got it in change at a restaurant where we ate earlier and, because Parisians can be mean-spirited toward foreigners, I bet it was given to me as equivalent in value to the real franc. “Work, family, country” it said on the coin instead of the revolutionary motto more familiar to the world – ‘liberty, equality, fraternity’.
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Yes, Sir, Your reflections on the impact of the Euro on travel in Europe resonate with the experiences many of my friends had before its adoption.
The convenience of a universal currency undoubtedly simplified transactions and eliminated the need for constant currency exchanges, especially in a region with numerous small countries and short distances.
I can imagine the challenge of managing an assortment of coins, particularly when faced with varying exchange rates that often favored paper currency over coins. It’s those small nuances of everyday life that can catch you off guard, like the unexpected value of coins.
Your story about the patisserie in France serves as a vivid reminder of how these subtle intricacies can surprise and even lead to amusing anecdotes.
It’s fascinating to think about the practical aspects of currency management, not just for tourists but also for military personnel stationed abroad. The foresight needed to anticipate currency needs and the awareness of historical nuances in circulated coins add layers of complexity .
Your experience with the coin that carried the message “Work, family, country” instead of the more globally recognized revolutionary motto is particularly intriguing. It’s a poignant example of how even currency can reflect a nation’s history and values, sometimes in unexpected ways.
Thank you for sharing these insightful and engaging glimpses into the intricacies of currency exchange and travel in pre-Euro Europe. It’s a vivid reminder of the ways in which the evolution of currencies intertwines with personal experiences and cultural nuances..
Stay happy and fit, Sir.
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Thank you! I’m sure you and I are the ones most interested in these matters, yet it’s fun to share them with you, a retired banker!
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
Yes, definitely, we are on the same Boat, Sir.
I’m always here to engage in interesting conversations with you.
let’s continue to share our feelings.\
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Likewise, mine with you! I enjoy them, they are informative and fun for me as well!
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I truly appreciate your kind words.
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoy our interactions and find them both informative
and fun. It’s always a pleasure to engage in meaningful conversations with you.
Wishing you a year filled with joy, learning, and delightful moments!
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Ahhh looks like these notes are send by SBI 😛 along with t shirt.
You look very fit and handsome kind sir.
Like you I had interest in collecting special coins.
Like like that has specific imprint on them.
Nowadays those coins are very rare and you will not find them ( or can we? I think you know more).
But coins with special images were exclusive and I never spend them
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Thank you so much for your appreciation.
I’m delighted that you appreciate the SBI-themed attire, and I’m glad you think I look fit and handsome—it means a lot!
It’s wonderful to hear that you share an interest in collecting special coins. Indeed, coins with unique imprints or special images can be fascinating to collect. They often carry historical or cultural significance.
I am also collecting rare coins, as my hobby. It’s great that you’ve preserved those coins with special images and consider them exclusive.
Each coin likely tells a story, and it’s a unique way to connect with the past.
Thanks for your time and wishing good time ahead.
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Special coins have special demands in foreign museum
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Special coins are always in Demand every where.
How is your Health, now?
Sorry for delayed reply.
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