What goes through your mind when someone asks "How are you?". Do you say okay even when you are not? Or do you just say fine because we are taught that "Fine, thank you" is a polite answer.

Sometimes we just bitch about school work or how the previous lecture went. How seldom do we actually stop to think and reply with how we actually feel deep down inside? The feeling when you're lying in bed just before you sleep. When all the world comes to a crawl, and the silence of the night engulfs you. The true answer to how you feel shall reveal itself.

But then again, sharing this to every "How are you" that comes your way is just too impractical. For one, you're not that close to your acquaintances. Also there simply isn't enough time to share how things are when you fleetingly passby a friend. If that's the case, "How are you" should only be saved for chill out or emo sessions.

So, how are you?