Thursday, December 22, 2005

In Which Mysterious Creature of the Night Reveals Itself

I've been feeling its presence for the past few days. There have been signs. There have been portents, warnings. Noises heard, a brushing past face felt*, a glimpse caught in the dark, and the sinister one's identity speculated over, daytime searches met with frustration. But now I know, all has been revealed to me- I am enlightened.

It's a rat. And not the squirrel that had visited my room a few days ago. No idea where it came from, my house is a cockroach, mosquito and rat- free zone! How to get it out now? I do not wish to share my room with a rodent. Neither do I wish to be bitten, and as a result acquire all manner of deadly diseases like plague, typhus etc., etc.

And here's where I drop all pretense of composure- I'm freaking out, HAAAAAAALP!!

*EWWWW! But certainly better than waking up to find a stray cat on your stomach, like my friend D did once, during our hostel days. I'm sure you agree.

4 comments:

bhimanakunte said...

If its just a rat dont worry they dont usually bite people unless they are very hungry. Just buy a rat poison which you can get in most "Nadar" shops and leave a few pieces in strategic places. Wash hands well after touching this poison. Remember not to eat these in case u fell hungry in the night and your fridge is empty. The instructions for such emergencies and antidote are given on the " backside' of the packet! So dont throw away the packet! Ok?

Nina said...

I Know :) I was trying to poke fun at myself there, doesn't look like I've succeeded very well! It appears to have gone away now, though. I hope I don't find my books and wires chewed right through when I return from vacation!

varsh said...

LOL
that was hilarious- both the rat on the mat story, and the reminder of the cat on D :->
i guess this means you can't leave your food on your bed any more!

Nina said...

:) hey varsh! rat's gone away now, so i can leave my food where i please heh heh