18+ explicit content. This is going to be a Rant! Yeah… I Said It!
From the leaders of the Free World to the mayors and governors… from the media reporters and analysts to the social media influencers… regular husbands and wives, mothers and fathers to kids and the happily and unhappily single. Everyone has a breaking point. Well, Brace for Impact People! I’m already there.
There’s no better way to begin than to refer to my favourite movie clip to capture this shit storm https://youtu.be/X0dcZ66783k
You see my state my mind!? Where do I begin?! Yeah Yeah… the piece we did last week was so full of hope and strength… So What?! Life is cyclical and right now I’m on the downswing. So read on at your own peril.
Any place is as good as the next to begin a rant… the idea of ‘in no particular order’ has never been more befitting. I will say here, that as a woman I am more receptive and susceptible to our particular grievances (the men may refer to these as hormonal imbalances in the private spaces of your head… for your own safety, I would suggest you keep that diagnosis right where it is). This not to say that I don’t understand, or sympathise with your particular situation in these bizarre times,.. I do. We have some areas where our interests overlap. Ohhh the insanity! No alcohol, no cigarettes, no friends, the dreaded “C” (communication! And I’m not talking about those passive aggressive attention seeking lines you throw periodically), you could be parents too and some may fortunately or unfortunately be home alone with your kids. The fortunately or unfortunately entirely depends on your personal views on murder2/manslaughter. My advice if you’ve reached this section is, take what resonates and leave the rest.
Amazingly enough on most days I have little or no time for anything more than just completing the tasks on my ‘To Do’ list. I want to rage at the self-proclaimed deliriously bored individuals. WTF?! Are you too bored to get up off your cushion and lend a hand to the people who are making sure that you stay alive, well fed, healthy and in hygienic surroundings? Given the length of time we have been in lockdown I’m assuming that someone is doing all those tasks while you breathe comfortable numbness or there’s a corpse reading up on my word vomit.
In all probability this person/people is/are going through the same (mental, emotional and physical and financial) anxieties and stresses as most of us and have not yet had the time or space to process. In addition to the basic functions said person affords, in some cases there is extended family and loved ones to look after as well as a ‘work from home’ memo. What kind of bane of humanity (and I use this term as gender neutral) would be ok with doing that to a person? It’s a rhetorical question. I know exactly the type. Do you?
I know of these people and the kind of individuals taking advantage of the circumstances and I just want to say that this will not end well for either or both parties. (In my opinion, so don’t come for me!) Heck! find a way to contribute to society if not to your significant other/loved one. People are asking…begging even for help/ assistance across all spectrums of the social and community service world. It may reduce your anxiety of flattening your curves later.
To those of you who feel compelled to maintain the status quo… know that you are not alone. This too shall pass… possibly like a kidney stone. But pass it shall. Keep your ‘To Do’ list simple and concise. The necessary to survive priorities up top and the rest of the drudge can be flushed for that day. You are superhuman in your own right, no need to prove it to the rest of us. For example: yeah the online schooling needs to be done however should your child miss one day of distance learning how does that impact their life path?
That magical sink that is forever the frickin’ frack overflowing… what’s gonna happen if you take 20 - 40 - 60 minutes before you get to it? Maybe you should wait till you run out of forks and spoons or glasses if that’s what it takes for people to lift a finger.
So what if you didn’t get the bathroom done yet…? do it when you take a shower! Gives you an excuse to shut yourself in there longer. Or, tell the next person that’s when they should do it.
Have you run out of clothes to wear yet??? No? then I guess laundry too can take a hike for the day.
For your own sanity I suggest you keep the dusting, sweeping and swabbing on track… as per your requirements. Believe me when I say… that little piece of garbage underfoot could be the undoing of your fortified exterior.
When you get the groceries bring in a ton of those ready to cook meals… Also whoever heard of someone who didn’t eat instant noodles? Dump some veggies or cold cuts and you’re done. One pot cooking! Everything is a Khichdi.
Stay Strong, Stay Safe and wash your hands while singing Happy Birthday…TWICE!
Written by DaNa, she can be reached out on dana.yeahisaidit@gmail.com
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