Arti Prasad

Abstract Drama

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Arti Prasad

Abstract Drama

Day 1 of 21 - Self Quarantined

Day 1 of 21 - Self Quarantined

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24 March 2020:


Everything around was so depressing. The CoronaVirus victim cases were continuously increasing. The whole world, for the first time, had united to fight against this pandemic. News broke that the Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had an important announcement to make at 8 pm. I quickly prepared myself a tea and sat near the window peeping at the drizzle outside. I was excited and very hopeful that something big would be announced that would make things better. I put on the news channel and saw Prime Minister Modi announcing that the whole of India will be locked down for 21 days to fight Corona. This meant that each and every individual of the nation had to be at home for 21 days. Complete social distancing was announced. Being alone in my house for 21 days without even stepping out, the thought itself brought shivers.


25th March 2020:


Today began the first day of home arrest. I waked up to my alarm, neither by the Bangalore traffic nor by any human activity but instead by the chirping of birds. I felt as if the wind blew from my window and it touched my cheeks and whispered in my ears asking me to get up. This was the first time in Bangalore that I realized that even birds existed. We are so used to the daily chaos that we forget some beautiful creatures of the universe. This was a beautiful feeling. I spent a little time browsing my phone, I could feel the stillness in my day to day life. I soon realized that it is a free day and I could do something for myself along with contributing to keeping the nation safe from Corona spread. It was also Ugadi (Karnataka New Year) and 1st day of Navratri. I quickly got up, freshened myself, did my daily stretches and exercises, cleaned the entire house, performed my prayers, and now it was time for me to cook something. I decided to treat myself. I cooked my favorite dishes and had them watching a movie. 


As the day passed by, I started realizing how important human lives are, how important it is to meet people and socialize. I then thought it's been long I spoke to my siblings. I made a video call adding to my parents and my siblings. We spoke for almost more than an hour today. It had never happened it my life so far. It was so much fun. I realized how important these people are in my life. I love them the most. 


I just finished my dinner and now here I am writing this blog. I will be off to bed soon but with a lot of positive thoughts and prayers to keep us strong fighting Corona. 


Good night.


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