In this episode, I share one of my most unforgettable hostel memories — a night when a bomb blast shook the city, but my world stayed oddly normal. Growing up in Sri Lanka amidst constant conflict meant bomb blasts weren’t new to me. But in an Indian hostel, I learned for the first time how patriotism and collective grief felt for others. It’s a story of culture shock, survival instincts, and a plate of fish I just couldn’t ignore. Tune in for a raw, real, and strangely funny reflection on how our backgrounds shape the way we see tragedy and life itself.