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COVID 19 Lock-down Experiences: A Pessimist's Musings

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So, we have entered the seventh day of the nationwide lock-down that was suddenly imposed on us to ensure social distancing. We get that it is necessary to prevent the spread of Coronavirus or COVID 19, but how the lockdown has thrown our lives into a tizzy! Though a lot of positive messages are circulating about how this period has made us pause and reflect on life's blessings, I beg to differ. I am going to be a hardcore pessimist. COVID 19 has emerged as a larger monster than terrorism and ecological disaster combined. Its cruel jaws are still very active, pulling thousands of victims into them everyday. So it is necessary for us to be holed up in our homes avoiding outside contact as far as possible. STAY AT HOME is the strict order. Granted. We are put up at home, without our support lifeline of helps, cleaners, cooks, drivers, home delivery service, restaurant takeaways and deliveries, etc. Lets see how we are coping..... Why ME? Mini wars are raging da