The endless pursuit

The waterfall concluded its journey, releasing a burst of warmth in a tiny, jubilant steam cloud. The relentless flow expunged the accumulated stresses of a week of driving deadlines and unwanted cortisol (stress hormone) surges.

I stood beneath the showerhead, receiving this undocumented magic elixir. In my pharmacology class, where the dispensation of pharmaceutical knowledge filled even the emptiest of minds, not once had my professor extolled the virtues of a steaming hot shower. Here, in this personal sanctuary, I discovered a remedy far more potent than any lecture—an antidote that soothed both body and soul. My neurons gradually eased from the heart-pounding pace of the week, and as I began to feel human again, I turned the tap, releasing it from its defined duty. After drying off, I opened my closet, seeking the perfect fashion statement for Friday evening.

My eyes scanned the rows until they landed on a favourite: the Polo Ralph Lauren light blue, white, and pink Oxford cloth shirt. It exuded a refined yet effortless elegance, with pastel hues blending seamlessly to evoke a preppy, timeless charm—a worthy offering from the master of sophisticated style, Ralph Lauren. Although it had taken me some time to save up for this cherished purchase, it didn’t break the bank. I felt a deep satisfaction, knowing I had gotten my money’s worth. Yet, fashion indulgences are commonplace, with billions spent each year to the delight of fashion houses everywhere, fuelling their creative genius and our endless pursuit of style.

Editor's Comment
Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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