Thalarla Godavari

Living and working here in Kodad, specifically in Talamadugu village, is a quiet life. My place is at number 1-31, and it's where I handle most of the daily business. It’s a rural area, so the pace of things depends a lot on the season and what’s happening in the fields around us. I deal with whatever the local people need, whether it’s some supplies or helping out with small trades. The building is old but sturdy, and I’ve tried to keep it in good shape over the years. Some days are very slow, and I just sit on the porch watching the cows go by or chatting with a neighbor who stopped for a rest. Other days, everyone seems to need something at once, and it gets a bit hectic. I don't use a computer much; I prefer writing things down in my big notebook with a pen. The air out here is fresh, though it gets very dusty when the tractors pass on the dirt road. We don't have much in the way of decoration, just the essentials for running the place. I grew up in this region, so I understand how things work here. It’s not about making a huge profit, just about getting by and being a useful part of the village. People know they can find me here most days from morning until the sun goes down, just doing whatever needs to be done for the day.