Im at work now

Amma packed extra dosai today, wrapped in banana leaves like treasure. My first job at the heritage restoration office in Chennai, documenting old Tamil manuscripts. Nobody talks about how nervous I felt walking through Fort gate this morning. At my desk, colleagues gathered around my lunch. The warmth of home traveled forty kilometers with me. We discussed restoration techniques over coffee. My supervisor noticed my careful hands, trained by generations of artisans. She smiled knowingly. By evening, I understood. This work matters. Preserving our stories, our temples, our words. My community's heritage lived through my dedication, rewarded in quiet recognition.