Lost in an unknown place

A rash decision, I misjudged the surroundings. It wasn't my bus stop yet and so I found myself in an unknown neighborhood.
"I'm no good at travelling to new places", I thought as I paced on the sidewalk. I walked the whole way to my right till the next signal and then walked back where the bus had left me.

The smell of vehicle smoke tingled in my nose. And the eyes of strangers followed this obviously confused girl.
"Don't approach me to help me please. I rather be lost forever than to ask you for help. I'll figure it out eventually" I said to myself softly assuming everyone around would think I'm mad for talking to myself in public.
I didn't care... Just wanted to see something familiar..... At least slightly familiar so I could find my way.

Some find their way back so easily. Within mintues they're at their destination even if they took a wrong turn. Must be it's the GPS that helped them... May be I just don't know how to travel.

I now remember all the times people have told me, quite out of habit to get lost. And wow, here on this dusty road with the traffic so loud... Those words are really annoying.

Some people I know have gotten lost several times, very casually and asked for directions before getting more lost or finding their way. And if you're a girl who's not confident in her local language speaking skills or is too scared to talk to strangers.... You can see why I get so anxious when lost.

The whole world feels cold and unfriendly now. My friendship circles are in a dimension I have been locked out of.
Is this the same country? Is this the same city? I wonder.

Finally, I decide to take a bus whose number I'm familiar with...to the stop I was initially supposed to get down on. When I'm in the bus, I mumble the address to the bus conductor hoping he didn't find it weird that I peeped into a tiny paper from my bag where I scribbled the name of the stop.
It's fine... Here's to new experiences and getting lost in new places, right?

As my eyes search for something familiar outside the bus window... Some landmark... Some known face... Something.... Anything....I finally see the big sign board... The only one I perfectly remember from my mind. I'm relaxed now.... I'll find my way now... So sure of it.

Now, I'm confident when I get down. And I walk in victory. I made it out alive. I made it back to the people I know and love. I survived... Let's just hope I do so the next time too!

I hate Indian serials

No, I'm not a fan. Is it a big surprise?
I don't like my heart in the strings of a master puppeteer who doesn't care about me.

I have enough drama in my own life, thank you very much.

The thing I most dislike about Indian serials is that they go on for years, decades and even centuries maybe. I don't know, has any ever come to a satisfactory ending?

If you have ever observed me at places where I'm forced to watch serials because someone around me is a fan... You'll find me either leave the room if I can, ignore its existence or negatively commenting on how unrealistic and melodramatic everything is.

All serials/series aren't bad, of course, but most Indian ones are.
Here's a list of traits I especially hate:

1. Prevalence of stereotypes, biases and cultural evils
And you wonder why so many old aunties and uncles are so rigid in their traditions that are obviously ruining everyone's lives.

2. Antagonists are always after power, property and money
Oooooh! And most of them are borderline sadists who indulge in deeply hurting people.

3. People have no work and are always plotting against each other
I'm amazed at how free people are in serials. I didn't have that much free time even in primary school. The bad people plan traps for the good people and the good people do the same. It's a never ending cycle.

4. Police and law only come into the picture when it's convenient
When I say "convenient" , I mean, when it's used to frame innocent people.
There are so many unacceptable activities done in serials that would easily send one to jail including violence against elderly and minors, domestic violence, kidnapping, etc. But are the police ever called? Nope. These things "Remain within the family" but why? *no response*
And even if said people go to jail, they are given easy bail and sent home within days.... Unrealistic for most of such offenses.
Also, the way most police are shown reinforces the notion that all of them are corrupt and useless to actually take care of law and order in society. And then you wonder why even with so many social reforms and laws in our country... We're still so backward and not progressing at all. It's because we don't trust the police, the law and the peace they're meant to bring.

5. Unnecessary extending of episodes
Indian serial writers and production directors are great.... Very great at this.
I absolutely hate it when they repeat the same drum beat while zooming into everyone's face as they make some dumb shocked expression. It's so lame.
Also, those weird "romantic" scenes where the couple is looking into each other's eyes for what feels like hours. That's so strange and unrealistic. I mean I know you love her... But at least have a human conversation... What are you trying to accomplish? Telepathy?
And those scenes that tense everyone up... The people that are not supposed to meet, almost do... This happens around 10 times, in different locations and in different ways. Stop it! Please.

6. It never gets over
I've heard of serials that last 300 episodes. And I wonder what hellhole the viewers have been through waiting for so many episodes to see a happy ending....

7. ...That's not even there
Very rarely do serials have a good ending. It's like you've waited for so long and then they murder your heart. What is this?
This happened to me once while watching an Anime too.... What do these writers think of themselves? Well, never again. Never watching that anime ever again.

I sincerely dislike watching Indian serials. They play around with stereotypes too much. I have learnt to joke about the entire plot in my head and I comment about it outwardly too many a times. People need to know how they're getting toyed around because of these serials. People need to be more socially aware and not encourage such biased opinions to be so easily broadcast in our country. If we really love our country, we'd care about the lives of our Indian people. And that means the healthy social lives of all people....not just ourselves.

Indian entertainment industry, I'm keeping my eye on you and I won't support your work if you don't respect social harmony, tolerance and national integration.