10 Questions
What happened to the narrator's phone at the beginning of the story?
It slipped from their hand and fell to the floor
Why did the narrator delay learning the dates for their history exam?
They are a professional procrastinator
What was the narrator doing when their phone fell to the floor again?
Filming Zara's match
Why did the narrator not get a new screen protector?
They did not have enough money
What happened to the narrator's kitten?
Ammi caught it
What was the author's initial reaction to the sarcastic response from ammi?
The author was devastated and felt disappointed.
What did the author's abbu do after the incident?
Set strict timings for the author to use the phone.
What was the unexpected outcome of the incident?
The author's phone captured Zara's outstanding goal during the match.
What did the author learn from the incident?
That procrastination takes you nowhere.
What was the financial effect of the incident on the author?
The author had no pocket money for the next couple of months.
Study Notes
Procrastination and Consequences
- The narrator's phone falls to the floor, breaking the screen protector, due to dry palms caused by December weather.
- The narrator's wallpaper, a picture of their pet kitten, is shattered.
- Abbu helps fix the phone, but the narrator delays getting a new screen protector, procrastinating.
History Exam and Phone Issues
- The narrator has a history exam the next day and must learn dates, but is still using the broken phone.
- Despite ammi's reminders, the narrator avoids spending money on a new screen protector, having wasted it previously.
Football Matches and Phone Breakage
- The narrator attends football matches in their colony, cheering for their friend Zara's team.
- During the match, the narrator's phone falls again, this time breaking the screen completely.
Lessons Learned
- The narrator learns the importance of taking action promptly, as procrastination leads to negative consequences.
- The narrator's phone issues cause financial and emotional effects, including loss of pocket money and strict phone usage timings.
Unexpected Surprises
- Despite the chaos, the narrator's broken phone captures Zara's outstanding goal, serving as a reminder that valuable moments can be found in unexpected circumstances.
A personal account of a phone accident, dealing with dry hands during winter, and a relieved kitten. The story shares a relatable moment of clumsiness and a dash of humor.
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