Lost and Found: A Writing Challenge
The Return of Quizzing
When I think back to my childhood, quizzing wasn’t just a pastime, it was my secret source of pride. It might seem so immature now, but I was overjoyed knowing what a T. Rex was or being able to name the currency of Indonesia. To put it simply, trivia lit me up.
When I started working, quizzing quietly found its way back into my routine. Work-from-home brought its own little joys, and quizzing was one of them. Between developing code and discussing solutions, I often reached for old quiz books, trivia apps, or YouTube quiz shows to keep myself entertained. What began as a way to use time productively soon became something I genuinely looked forward to again.
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And slowly, it stopped being just a solo pastime and turned into family time. My siblings share the same love for trivia, and what began as casual one-on-one questions quickly grew into playful banter. Sometimes after dinner or on weekends, we’d toss questions at each other, make wild guesses, and offer just enough clues to keep the game alive. The cheer when someone finally cracked the answer was always worth it. It wasn’t about being serious or competitive — it was about laughing together, connecting, and keeping our shared curiosity alive.
Somewhere along the way, quizzing also became my coping mechanism. It turned into my icebreaker with new people, my easy way to bond with friends, and my boredom buster on long days.
What was once my childhood badge of pride has quietly become my grown-up pastime again — this time not just for myself, but as a thread that ties me to my siblings, my friends, and even strangers. A reminder that curiosity keeps aging away, and sometimes the simplest questions spark the deepest connections.
Tagging Sanvi and Preeti Pathak for the Lost And Found Challenge.
