It’s a snoozzze

In The Hour-monious Symphony Of Clockverse

Simran Jain
AIS Gurugram 46, Alumna

Lights, Camera, Clocks, Rrrrolling and... Action!
Cameras flash onto the face of the panel moderator, none other than the ‘Pendulum from the old Grandpa’s clock who is about to engage the guests in a very interestingly whimsical way!

Pendulum (with a hint of envy, pluck, and competition): Let’s welcome Raani saahiba — the mistress of time! (everyone’s on tenterhooks, faint noises become deeper) TIK TOK TIK TOK TIK TOK…enters the ‘second hand’ but still the first.
Second hand: Hurry up! Where are the others?
Minute hand (shouting backstage): Your majesty,. give me a second, will you?
Second hand: But that’ll ruin the whole Babylonian theory…1-minute equals 61 seconds…Nah Not happening!
Minute hand: Not literally silly.
(All lose focus as the peal of the bell strikes their ears, DING DONG! It’s the Hour hand! the   well known lazybones laggard.)
Hour hand (breathing restlessly): Oh ho finally finished...
Second hand: Shut up! You get rest for a full hour.
Pendulum:I missed you all, especially the dance of my swing while you all played with time elegantly.
Minute hand: Had it not been for this filthy modernisation bringing a new change, we would have worked hand in glove.
Pendulum: Oh, but how did you guys find time to be here today?
Second hand: Just stop moving, it’s simple as that, Chintu doesn’t even bother looking at the time.
Hour hand: I’m afraid he is at  home today. I am quite surprised.
Minute hand: That’s the trump card folks. There’s no way Chintu would get up early, it’s a weekend!He wants to sleep more.
Pendulum: (with curiosity) Who’s the man of the hour?
Hour hand: NOT MY MAN, though he is the reason why we are here today. For he and his unabating procrastination cost Shyam uncle an alarm clock.
Pendulum: Ah I see. So how do you guys pass your time here?
Second hand: (flexing his muscles) Before the gym boss question me, my key to fitness is running 24*7. (sad music starts)
Minute hand: (teary) Short form content is only what I can afford!
(emotional music gets louder)
Hour hand: Following my daily routine, I get so stodgy without you grandpa pendulum, I miss your presence. (sad music plays)
Pendulum: I do too, my dearest. They could have removed the royal second hand…WHY ME?
Second hand: It’s no pride in oscillating left and right aimlessly. I do not fathom it so much.
Pendulum: Hah! As if you have one? Your insignificance in this noble work is my biggest victory.
Second hand: (offended by pendulum) Ek second ki keemat tum kya jaano pendulum babu!
Minute hand: Wah Wah Bachan Sahab.Kya baat ki hai aapne!
Second hand: Ghadi Ka Taj Hota Hai Ek Second!
Hour hand: Wah Wah Wah!
Second hand: Stock Market Main Raj Karta Hai Ek Second! Hmph!
Minute hand:   (starts clapping) Wah Wah...
Pendulum: Why did you stop so soon?
Minute hand: Don’t you feel anything? It is shaking…(Dha Dha Dha)
Hour hand: I think it’s an earthquake, we must hurry up and run!
Second hand: Quick, there isn’t much time left to chit chat!
Pendulum: It’s not the time to be punny. (Everything starts to vibrate…zzzzz. It’s 6 am and Chintu had put on an alarm for the UPSC season. Large fingers move towards them with a bang!)
All together: Move back to positions before Chintu notices us.
(But oh, it is just a snooze, that nearly saves all the hands today.)

The art of consistency

Its All About Showing Up Everytime

Zoya Sikander, AIS Noida, XI C

We’ve all tried to stick to one goal, only to end up in chaos. But should we stay trapped in that cycle? Take toast: what’s perfect for you might be underdone or burnt for someone else. Consistency is like building a wall, the design is up to you, but it’s the cement that holds everything together. We can’t be perfect from the start, so let’s talk about building consistency.

Ditch the delay
First, start thinking less and acting faster when it comes to completing simple chores and everyday tasks. Our mind categorises those tasks as ‘unimportant,’ and we convince ourselves to delay them and never do them. What was a thread is now a tangled ball of yarn, and we ultimately lose the spark to complete the task. In the end, we feel wasted and feel guilty about the laundry pile.

Tiny triumphs
Just like we throw out the instruction manual, thinking we’ll be ok without it, and then desperately look for it later, we often disregard the small tasks. And that? Not a great idea. Finishing small tasks feels rewarding, like when your mom finally approves the onion you picked. That’s rare. Bask in it.

Work now, whine later
Consistency builds responsibility, and we don’t need daily motivation—just smart energy and management. Think of it this way: we all are untroubled to clean the dishes occasionally, but when we’re told to do it, it awakens our inner revolution.

‘Done’ beats ‘Perfect’
Boost consistency by setting your mood first—listen to music, meditate, or self-talk. Pair boring tasks with something fun, like grooving to music while you clean, to make them less draining. Discipline is key, but don’t forget to enjoy the process. Everyone needs a little sriracha now and then!

Mistakes are very normal, but real progress means accepting slip-ups and still showing up. Forget perfection; focus on doing what requires action. Done beats perfect -Especially when it is about dirty dishes!