Banothu Padma

I am Banothu Padma and I live and work at house number 3-66/A in Nethavathu Thanda. This is located in the Neelikurthy area of Maripeda. I’ve been here for many years and this is where I decided to set up my small business. It’s nothing too big, just a local thing to keep me busy and help out where I can. Living in a thanda means you know everyone and everyone knows you. I think that’s better than being in a big city where you don’t even know your neighbor’s name. My work isn't anything glamorous. I just do what is needed every day. Some days are slow and I just sit on the porch, and other days people are coming and going all the time. I don't have any fancy brochures or a website. If people want to know what I do, they just come and ask me. It’s a very practical way of doing things. The house is old but it’s sturdy, and it serves as my office and my home. Maripeda is a decent place to be, and I like being part of the community here. I don’t believe in making things sound better than they are. It’s just hard work and being honest with the people who come to see me. That is how I was raised and that is how I run things here.