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10:45 pm i’m officially losing my grip on reality. i just spent twenty minutes arguing with a script that i wrote. i’m calling my own code a "piece of shit” and "useless garbage." my back hurts, my eyes feel like they’ve been rubbed with sandpaper, and i can hear my neighbor's generator kicking in because of course there’s a power cut. if the ups beeps at me one more time, i’m going to kick it.

09:30 pm the "post-iftar" energy is officially gone. it’s replaced by a deep, soul-crushing lethargy. i’m trying to rearchive these 2024 logs, but the server is crawling. it’s like the internet in johar decided to take a ramadan break too. i’m refreshing the page like a maniac. "loading... loading..." fuck you, just load! i’ve got 15 pings on slack from people who should be at taraweeh but are instead bothering me about "minor tweaks."

Sorry baby I’m with my ex right now. Talk to you later

08:15 pm i thought i was done at 7:00, but no. team reactivate doesn't sleep, and apparently, neither do these fucking bugs in the system. i’m sitting back at the desk in block 15, and the street outside is a symphony of screaming kids and modified silencers. i have a cup of chai next to me that’s 90% sugar because i need the hit just to stay upright. if i see one more "database connection failed" message, i’m going to throw this chai at the wall.

pray tomorrow isn't worse.🧎‍♀️‍➡️🤲

In Karachi, the weather is currently clear with a temperature of 23°C (feels like 25°C). The humidity is quite high at 79%, and there is a light western breeze. However, the bigger story tonight is the tension in the city. If you’re in Gulistan-e-Johar, Block 15, you're likely hearing about the major disruptions across Karachi: 📢 Recent News: Karachi Unrest • Massive Protests: Violent demonstrations erupted following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. • Casualties: Reports indicate at least 10 people have died and dozens have been injured in Karachi alone, specifically during clashes near the US Consulate. • Road Closures: Several major thoroughfares remain blocked with containers. While some areas in the South and West are heavily affected (like PIDC and Mai Kolachi), traffic across the city is erratic. • Consulate & Schools: The US Consulate has suspended all appointments, and some schools in affected areas were closed today due to the security situation. I spoke too soon about "decompressing." It’s 8:03 PM, and the vibe in Karachi is incredibly heavy tonight. My phone hasn't stopped buzzing with news alerts and family WhatsApp groups checking in. Living in Johar Block 15, we're a bit away from the main clashes at the Consulate, but you can feel the tension in the air. The roads are a mess, I heard they've blocked off several main routes with containers again. It’s one of those nights where you just stay indoors and keep the news on in the background. the worry is more about the city I live in and the people out there. I was planning to head out for a quick bite, but looking at the updates, I think I'll just stay put. Karachi is a resilient city, but nights like this always remind you how quickly things can change.