Word of the Week #295:
We all remember the story of the Grasshopper and the Ant, right?
For those who don’t, let us take a quick refresher.
So, in a suburban neighbourhood live two friends, Mr. Grasshopper and Mr. Ant.
Mr. Ant works a small-time clerical job in a big-time financial company. The works are insane, but the pay is steady and reliable.
Mr. Grasshopper is in a local band. They are just one viral hit away from really making it, as he’ll tell everyone he ever meets.
Despite growing up together, as adults, they find themselves drifting apart.
Mr. Grasshopper complains that Mr. Ant is always working working working. He never has any time to attend the loud, lavish parties Mr. Grasshopper throws after each successful gig, nor does he truly understand and appreciate Mr. Grasshopper’s artistic pursuits.
Mr. Ant complains that Mr. Grasshopper shares no real interests with him, such as his stories about his life with Mrs. Ant and young Ant Jr., nor does he want to discuss long-term investment strategies.
Mr. Grasshopper thinks Mr. Ant is a miserable fuddy-duddy who has lost sight of his youth and has forgotten to truly live his life.
Mr. Ant, on the other hand, thinks Mr. Grasshopper is an irresponsible man-child who refuses to grow up. Mr. Ant firmly believes his friend needs to curb his excesses in life but knows he would not heed to sensible advice
Over time, Mr. Grasshopper and Mr. Ant’s relationship becomes limited to just a half-smile and a subtle nod as they occasionally pass each other in the driveway.
However, this all changes one day, when the suburbs are hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Oh, they are hit hard.
What will happen next? How will Mr. Ant and Mr. Grasshopper make it through the pandemic?
To be continued next week…
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