Diary of a Locked Down Kid
The ongoing pandemic has been a little more than just pain in the ass. Countless deaths, and huge economic costs aside, the ensuing lock down has made us be with ourselves. And I must be the first to admit, it hasn't been a pretty picture. At the outset, unlike what the meditation gurus suggest, I don't think I have as many thoughts as I earlier estimated. As any serious student will know, this has led to filling the gaps with passive voicing what I earlier thought in active voice. Unfortunately for me, that's all the grammar I know to keep beating around the bush. However, the little introspection that I could do, has resulted in several observations - about myself and the world. Throughout my life, I have ridiculed Batman for having irrational fear of bats. I admit I was wrong. The Dark Knight was a visionary. Hence, I am also hopeful that the world wouldn't descend into the chaotic madness envisaged by the Joker. The land of the free could prove me wrong though. B...