Sharing the love

Ashwin Goyal

Jan 19, 2024 — 1 min read

I found myself asking everyone, "When's your little bundle of joy coming? You're not married? Hey, no time like the present, right? Kids are a blessing, man. You've got to join the dad club!"

Everywhere I went, whether it was the office, the mall, or the neighborhood, I became that guy. "It's amazing, trust me. You're missing out," I'd say. I was a walking, talking baby billboard.

My friends would cross the street when they saw me coming. "You'll understand one day!" I'd shout across the street, cradling my baby.

But at night, my baby just wouldn't sleep. Crying, wailing, non-stop. I tried everything — rocking, singing, walking around. Nothing worked. As the walls of the nursery closed in on me, I rocked back and forth, whispering to myself, "I'm not alone, I’m not. They’ll join the club soon. They will, right?"

Getting bored

God, in all His glory, decided to impress her with the wonders of His creation. He began by pointing out a tiny insect crawling on a leaf. "Behold, the intricate design of this creature, each part perfectly crafted." She yawned and shrugged, "Seen it already. Insects are

Making future commitments

It was something tedious, but the due date was so far off, it might as well have been in the next century. So, I said, "Sure, I'll handle it," without a second thought. Why bother with the hassle now when it's something future me