Javia Maganlal Meghji

Up here at Kirti Palace in Vadodara, I go by Javia Maganlal Meghji. It’s one of those buildings that everyone recognizes even if they don't know the name of every person inside. I’ve got my little corner here where I stay busy with the usual things. Vadodara is a city that never really stops, but inside Kirti Palace, it feels a bit slower. I like that balance. My workspace is a bit of a mess if I’m being honest. I have piles of folders and an old calendar that I forget to flip sometimes. It’s just how I work best. I don't like things too sterile or quiet. Outside, the street noise comes up through the windows, but you get used to it after a while. It’s actually comforting to hear the city moving around you. I usually bring my lunch from home and eat at my desk while looking at the clock. There isn't much to say about why I do what I do, other than it’s what I know. I’ve been at this for a while and I’ve seen the shops around here change owners many times. I’m still here though, doing the same things every day. It’s a steady kind of life. People come and go, and I just keep the door open. That’s about all there is to it. No need to overthink a simple day of work.