Sunday, April 20, 2008

My Sick & Demented Friend!

My best friend, Adrian or Genie King as most of you would know him as is sick and absolutely demented. I've practically known him for more than half my life and never knew he had this demented streak in him. I really thought I knew him well, after all we've been friends for what? Twenty plus years or more? It really amazes me at how he's changed into this very sick, demented guy. Sometimes you think you know a person well and when it comes down to it, you really don't. Siggghhhhh ...

'Ok folks, he's in one of his moods here. So be prepared for one of his famously known long winded posts again.'

Ah, my unknown interloper is back. You've been missing for a while now to the point I started missing your sarcasm ... LOL! And since he put it that way, let me start from the top. Adrian is one of the bestest friends that I have. That's because my friends list is so low that you can count them on the fingers of one hand and have at least 3 fingers left to spare. We've gone through some pretty great times since we've known each other.

So, its really come as a surprise to me at what he's becoming. Adrian and me talk on the phone during office hours quite a bit, well we used to anyway. Ever since his office started charging everyone for personal calls, we've cut down our gossip sessions during office hours considerably (yes, even guys gossip on the phone too, ok. LOL!). And with both of us tied up with our work and family duties, we hardly hang out all that much. In fact we keep tabs with each other mostly through our blogs, sad but true.

Now, just the other day, I was kinda free and I called him to chat on the phone for a bit. We get into our usual insult each other conversations, our game talks, football updates and all those other stuff guys talk about ... hehehe ... then the conversation turned towards his classes. My buddy decided a few months back to go do his urmmm, what was it buddy? Your Masters? Or Diploma or something like that, right? When I first found out about it I was speechless and it takes a lot to make a big mouth like me speechless. Going back to school was never something I ever wanted to do again and so did my buddy. So you can understand my shock.

After the initial shock settled in, I was happy for the bum, urrmmm, I mean Adrian. I know the reason he's doing it and I wished him all the best. Then came time for his exams and true to form, he kept his studying to the last minute, all fine and proper. I'm sure he breezed through his exams :D Ok, now comes the part where I think he's sick and totally demented. So as I said earlier, during our phone chat the conversation turned towards his classes:

Me: 'So, your exams are over, huh?'

Adrian: 'Yeah, and I'm glad.'

Me: 'Cool, now can relax la ...'

Adrian: 'Well, I'm planning and preparing for my next exam la. Don't want to be last minute again.'

Me: *Blinks eyes with mouth open* (Note: second time he's managed to make me speechless)

My buddy, who just like me during our college days, never ever loved studying, is actually preparing himself for his next exam way in advance. Oh my god, what is coming over him? LOL! Back when we were studying together, I don't think we ever studied for any exam, let alone start preparing for one way in advance! And now, here he is, the guy who would be the first to run out of college to go 'somewhere' (that shall remain a secret buddy, don't worry ... hehehe) and not bother with the books is now enjoying studying. Oh my god! I really can't believe this.

I think he's sick and demented and I told him so ... LOL! I could never study again, especially not after I've finally left school. I swore to myself that once I leave school, I'm never going to hit the books again. Well, I did actually go and do a Graphic Design course but that's another story altogether. I really hated school, studying and all the homework it involved. I just couldn't wait to finish school and not have to do homework again. And I almost always never studied for any of my exams. How I actually passed remains a mystery to this very day ... hehehe ...

I still remember back in our old college days we'd all plan for a study session at either my house or my buddy's place but the moment we all got together, studying would be the last thing we did! My whole aim in life at that time was to finish school as fast as possible and start work so that I would never have to be saddled with home work or have to study for any exams. As bad as work may be, at least when it was over you didn't have to take it home with you. You didn't have to do any homework, you didn't have to study for any test. The evening would be free to do as I see fit.

And right now, I'm pretty happy with that arrangement :D As for my buddy I'm amazed and still slightly speechless that he's actually enjoying this studying thing he has going. Well buddy, I wish you all the best in your studies and am happy for you and all that but I guess for me, I just couldn't wait to get away from it all. I'd probably go mad if I was to even consider studying again ... hehehe ... I'll just stick to simple stuff like this Baldwin assignment that I'm supposed to do. Doesn't require any studying at all :D And I still think you're sick and demented, buddy! LOL!
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36 comments:

  1. I love the title - my sick and demented buddy!

    I thought your friend was really ill and the staying indoors / staying in bed lark had affected his brain!

    But going back to school? Yep, you said it. He is sick and demented!
    (No offence Nick's friend!)

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  2. He actually is planning on studying for an exam??? Man he must be sick. LOL

    Loved this post!

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  3. the world according to me - LOL! Going back to school sure is a sick thing to do, and actually liking an exam is even more demented ... hehehe ... But my buddy is doing it for his little girl so he's not that sick ... :D

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  4. Tammy - That's what I thought too ... hehehe ... But as long as he's enjoying it, I guess it's okay being sick and all that :)

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  5. OMG! My exam is in 3 weeks time and I haven't even started studying! And he's doing it wayyyy in advance?? I'd die of a brain hemorrhage, mannn!! Seriously! tsk tsk tsk....

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  6. Hehee, you really didn't know him that much, but now you do. Preparing two or three weeks in advance for the exam would make me sick, i'd rather prepare one or two days in advance. But your buddy is just doing what is right for him, maybe he doesn't have much work to do so he can study that much.

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  7. Oh, you don't really need alot of friends.Just a few really good ones will do.
    I'm amazed that companies really charge the staff for making personal calls! Is it for real?

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  8. I never knew that offices charged for personal calls!! Hehe Oh well, I was one of those who always used to bergayut when no one was looking and pretended that I was speaking to a client or someone important when a colleague walked by. :P

    Good luck Adrian! Studying early early is not such bad thing lah Nick...Hehehe Okay, fine. I admit. I was one of those nerds who always did my asgns way in advance when I back in college :P

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  9. Syura - I told you he was sick and demented didn't I? LOL!

    I seriously can't even remember studying for any exams at all, let alone way in advance ... All the best in your exams though and don't forget to study ... hahaha ...

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  10. Marlene - I'm sure he's doing what's right for him but he's still a crazy old coot ... LOL! (Sorry buddy, you know I don't mean that, yeah right! LOL!).

    I'm a study at the every last minute person, that is if I even study ... LOL!

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  11. BT - I agree, that's why you can count the amount of friends I have on one hand :D It's the quality of friends that are important, not the quantity, ya?

    Well, some cheapo employers actually do charge for personal calls, luckily mine doesn't ...

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  12. Oooo, you are sick Rozella, you actually did assignments early. What is wrong with you ... LOL!

    Well, Adrian and me used to talk on the phone for ages until his office stared charging for personal calls, now we hardly call each other all that much ... sob, sob! LOL!

    And I know it's not such a bad thing to study early early but this is Adrian I'm talking about. I know the fellow like the back of my left hand and it sure is strange to hear him actually start preparing early ... LOL! But I'm proud of him though (now, don't you go tell him that, ok?)

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  13. Ha ha ha...well I miss my GK too, he's been busy "studying" it seems! I wanted to do my Masters also last time, but now...forget it la...no time he he he!! Have a good Monday Nick. And where is ur EC for this blog? ;)

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  14. Geez, the day that I go "I'm gonna study (insert time that isn't the night before of exam)", I'll probably be so surprised at myself that I make myself speechless.

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  15. I can't even imagine myself go back to school for an education :-D anyway, I wish him all the best too!!!

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  16. Studying is never too late. I don't think he's sick, He must be doing the right thing! Ok, Ok, it's professor Cidão who is talking...

    Now it's the party and lazy guy talking: He's really sick. I myself can't stand studying any more! :o)

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  17. I think if I tried to study for ANYTHING, my head would explode.

    Oh and I've tagged u... :-)

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  18. I have to salute to Adrian too. My mind is getting so rusty now that I cant get to study & having to manage the 2 boys :)

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  19. Marzie - I'm happy that he's actually enjoying his new found love for studying but I still think he's slightly demented ... LOL!

    I don't think I could ever want to study again la. Oh, I haven't done the EC for this blog yet, soon, soon ... hehehe.

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  20. Haizum - LOL! Well, at least that doesn't put you in the sick and demented category la ...

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  21. Monica - Neither can I la ... LOL! Yeah, I think he's going to need all the luck he can get ...

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  22. Cidao - Hahaha, that's exactly what I would expect Professor Cidao to say :D

    LMAO! Now, that's more like it. He is sick, totally!

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  23. Corrina - That would be exactly what would happen to me too ... LOL!

    I've been tagged? Again? How very kind of you ... LOL! I'll go check it out, thanks anyway.

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  24. Janice - Yeah, I take my hat off to him too. He's really giving it all he's got and for that I have to salute him :D But I still think he's lost it ... hahaha ...

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  25. after, what, 16, 17 years in school... he still wants to go back? cool :-) is he studying for career advancement or for knowledge? anyway, all the best to your buddy :-)

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  26. Hi Nick! I see there's no new post here, which means it's abt time for another tag from me! Come see! ;)

    http://mariuca.blogspot.com/2008/04/boo-to-bad-service.html

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  27. Okay el sicko in the house!!! Dude is nothing sacred between us anymore...I tell you something in private and then now it's broadcast for the world to see!!! Oh man...I only said I want to study so that I'd be prepared a little better for class and the exams...which believe me I was not totally prepared for the last time and I hate having to sit for an exam and stare into nothingness!!! LOL

    Well have to get back to hitting the books LOL

    Cheers bud!!

    PS You're just pissed at me cause Arsenal lost to Liverpool right? ;p

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  28. Sting - My thoughts exactly ... LOL! He's doing it for his little girl and I think that's a great thing to do ... I'll send him you best :D

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  29. Marzie - What? Another tag for me? You really hate me, don't ya? LOL!

    I'll go check it out. Hope it's not too hard. You know me and hard tags ... hehehe ...

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  30. Adrian my buddy, my pal, my friend ... LOL! I just couldn't help myself la bud, I just had to let the world know how insane you've become ... LOL! Just kidding though, I think it's a good thing you're doing. I wish I had the drive that you have buddy. Keep at it, k? Oh and I still think you're off your rockers though ... LMAO!

    Oh and let's not even start about Arsenal now, ok? I'm on the verge of burning all my Arsenal tees and badges and scarfs and caps, etc, etc! Those bunch of no good walking the dog no cup fellows don't deserve my support and loyalty la! I'd be better off supporting Arokiasamy Rangers or something!

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  31. LOL! Love your title. I remember college. I was a total procrastinator! Especially with papers and exams. I wish your friend all the best. Sounds like he's going to breeze right through!

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  32. Sandy - LOL! Thanks, it was the only title I could think of! At least you procrastinated, I never bothered! LOL!

    Yeah, I'm sure he'll breeze through it too :D

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  33. LOL! so, u're an arsenal fan huh! LOL!

    well, some peoples have different perspectives in life and their goals in life are different. I salute adrian for taking up studying again. But it's gonna be a long bumpy road. Wish him all the best!

    as for you, nick, sounded like u missed ur college days alot huh! Shall I ask the haitian guy to remove yr memory? (i hope u watch HEROES, if not, you'll be clueless hwat im talking about?) But it's better to let the fond memories linger on, right! :)

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  34. It's a lot different when you go back to school by choice. I'd be a professional student if someone would pay me to do it. I love studying and learning new things or at least I did when I had a brain that worked.

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  35. Jean - An Arsenal fan? Me? Whatever gave you that idea ... LOL! Yes, I'm an Arsenal fan, have been since I was 6 years old :D

    I salute him too and I know he'll breeze through it. That boy is way more intelligent than I am ... hehehe ...

    No need the haitian, I'm so old my memory is fading on its own ... LOL!

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  36. Gypsy - You sure you feeling alright? Did I hear you say you love studying? LOL!

    For me the moment I left school, I never looked back! :D

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