Conflict within..

For those of you who thought I had turned to philosophy, rest assured. The conflict I am talking about is in my right hand; amongst all my fingers.

Now that my fingers have been typing away on the keyboard for almost two years, the vigorous excercise seems to have given them, a mind of their own. As a result of this newly gathered intelligence, they seem to be in constant argument with each other. Here are a few traits that I have noticed of late..

Thumb: The most tranquil of the lot. Much like Luna Lovegood of the Harry Potter fame. Primarily associates with the spacebar. Functions normally most of the times, apart from when it is streched. Threatens to get stuck in one position under such circumstances..

Index: Used extensively all over the keyboard. Easy-going.. does not complain much apart from the time, when it has to hold on to the phone, while the other fingers hang on to the bus, for dear life. Gets stuck now and then, and has to be coaxed back into functionality by the excessive use of pain-relieving balm.

Middle (also: digitus medius): The trouble begins. Is forever in a constant state of conflict with it's neighbours, particularly, the ring finger. I suspect that the reason for the conflict between the middle and the ring fingers is due entirely to the hanging onto the rod in public buses. It might have also stemmed from the fact that I prefer to use this finger for the scrolling button on the mouse, hence angering the ring finger.

Ring: Again, in constant conflict with the digitus medius. Tries to remain at as large a distance as it has been allowed, from it's neighbour. The tension is evident when it is forcefully put alongside the digitus medius. Interestingly, the conflict between them seems to mellow down under the influence of balm. Good ol' days, eh?

Little: Most reserved of the lot. Hardly used on the keyboards, except for on the 'Shift' key sometimes. For a long while now, it has maintained a healthy distance from the others. These days, it seems to be going away further, as a result of the constant battle amongst the neighbouring fingers. I can sympathise. It must be rather annoying to have neighbours who bicker like there is no tomorrow..

Some wise man must have forseen this conflict... and hence the invention of pain-relieving balm!