Rupla Pathlavath

I live and work right here in Ramanujapur Village. My house is H. No. 5-5, and most folks around Shamshabad Mandal know where that is. It’s a quiet place most days, but we stay busy with whatever needs doing. I started this because I wanted to stay close to home and help out the people I grew up with. Sometimes it gets a bit dusty with the road nearby, but that’s just how it is. People drop by whenever they need something, and we usually have a tea and talk for a bit before getting to work. It isn’t some big fancy office with air conditioning. It’s just a regular spot where things happen. I handle most of the stuff myself, though sometimes family helps out if it gets crowded. Living in Shamshabad keeps us connected to the city but we still have that village feel. I’ve lived in this house for years, so it felt natural to just run things from here. You won't find any shiny signs or receptionists. It is just me and the work. Every day is a bit different, depending on who walks through the door or what the neighbors need. We just try to keep things moving along and make sure everyone leaves satisfied with what we’ve done. It’s a simple life, honestly. I don't see the need for all that complicated business talk. We just do the job and that's that. There’s always another day tomorrow.