Jai Sai Kodanda Rama Kirana & General Stores

The name on the board is a bit long, but most people in Akkayapalem just know where we are. We are at D.No:44-37-33/1 in Srinivas Nagar, right here in Vizag. Living near the coast means the air is always a bit sticky, and I have to be careful about how I store the salt and sugar so they don't get clumped up. Jai Sai Kodanda Rama Kirana & General Stores is a place that feels full of stuff. We have everything from cooking oil and spices to little toys for the kids who come in after school. I started working here because I like being my own boss, even if it means working long hours. The morning starts with the milk delivery at five-thirty, and from then on, it’s a constant stream of people needing something for breakfast. I have a small stool behind the counter, but I rarely get to sit on it for long. The shelves are high, so I use a long stick to reach the packets of chips at the top. I try to keep things tidy, but the store is small and we have a lot of stock. People from the nearby apartments come in for their monthly groceries, and we usually have a bit of a chat about the local news or the cricket scores. It gets quiet in the mid-afternoon, which gives me time to rest. Then the evening rush happens, and before I know it, it's time to go home.