Today I am all alone at home. Everyone has gone outside for this weekend. My wife is on an office trip and my kids have gone to participate in a summer workshop. It’s been a long time since I am alone at home. It feels strange.

I decided to use the time to do something constructive. I woke up early in the morning and began cleaning the house on a war scale. I have dusted every possible corner in the house. Nothing was there at the right place. My kids are going to return and shout at me for disturbing their things. I wonder when will they understand.

Now I am going to watch television. I will just lie down and relax. Everything is good but to be very honest, I am not liking this whole concept of staying alone. I guess I will go for a movie today. It’s been very long since I went to a movie hall. It will be a refreshing change.

I also don’t feel liking making food for myself. What’s the fun to make food for yourself? I enjoy it when my kids eat food and tell me that it is very nice. It gives me immense satisfaction. I think I will order something. What should I order? Hmmmm….. I think Chinese food would be nice. It’s been long since I had it.

The day seems so long now. There are so many hours. I never realized that a day can be so long. All my weekends are always so packed with so much to do. Oh God!!!!!!! Thank you for making my life so happy. I wonder how people spend their time all alone.

I am thinking I should spend more time with Mrs Lawrence. Do you remember I told you about her? She is the elderly old lady who makes the most amazing pancakes for me. Yes- that would be ideal. I will go and chat with her. She will like it so much. Oh yes- I can go to the movie hall with Mrs Lawrence. She will absolutely love this change in her monotonous routine. Yes- this is a perfect idea. Infact I should call her now and tell her about the program. Then she will be ready for it.

I am feeling good now. We always keep on cribbing about working and running so much. But I guess- this constant running is which that saves us from the boredom of endless hours and months. It is what that gives meaning and purpose to our life.

I must take your leave now. I have to call Mrs Lawrence. Please take care. Bye.

The ‘common man’ enjoyed a very warm and pleasant evening with Mrs Lawrence. They both watched the movie and gorged on burgers and French fries. It was an evening that Mrs Lawrence remembered with a lot of affection always.