Lugging the luggage past the stairs and past all the doors, i come to the door labelled T15. Putting on a smile, i opened it. No one was in there. But the nodding fishing orange blob at the window seems to be content to see me, i wonder for a moment what sort of person my roommate is. Looking over at the occupied desk, i was pleasantly surprised to see an english name i had never encountered before. "Keegan Bow".
"huh, weird name."
***
I glanced at the bed, amused. The three girls trying to settle themselves on your bed seems to finally manage an ill fit, what with you being in one of the corner. Chattering incessantly about not letting you sleep till 3am, i wonder what sort of life would i have with a bunch like this.
Seeing as i didn't know them that well, and i haven't managed to make much headway in friendships, i was content to be ignored, as i tried to focus my attention back to the biology textbook.
Perhaps i should tell them i need to sleep as well? Nah, this is too interesting not to see to the conclusion.
***
We beamed with pride at the wall. I raised a skeptical eye at you.
"Isn't that soft porn? two girls kissing on the bed."
"no, its called "Kiss", and its art."
I go back to looking at my iceberg.
"Ok, so i'll put my rug in the middle of the beds, and my drawer can go to the middle too. You can put your lamp on top."
"Wonderful, coziest room in Albert House."
"No shoes allowed?"
"Yes."
***
"I'm thinking about starting a blog."
"Seriously? that sounds kinda fun. Maybe i should start one with you. But.. i dunno.."
"Yes, yes start one with me. It'll be good for you."
"Hmmmmm."
***
"Heh, i'll bet we're the only rooms to join the beds in this place."
"Nevermind, it'll be cozy! Unlike Jon's room. Its like, there is this hole in the middle of the room."
***
"Haha, so i'll put the cookie jar way at the top of the shelf, so Steph can't get at it. Nor Sarah. Mwahahahaha."
***
"Nooo, the net is gone!" I wring my hands up in frustration. "Yours is going to be gone soon too!"
A second later, sounds of dismay from your side vindicated my claim.
"Its like a wave, see. I have the crappier card, so when the system goes out, it hits mine first, then it hits yours a second later."
"Crap."
***
"Church bells on sundays and no bread in the freezer,
Derek standing there making us feel short,
and these are some of our most hated things!"
*chorus*
***
"Keegan, i'll most definately beat you today in Foosball."
"Bring it on!"
***
"I just felt that.. somebody else should have been responsible for his birthday, when we all have exams to deal with. That somebody else shouldn't have just spent the whole day playing RO with jon."
I didn't look you in the eye. There was nothing i could say, and i hadn't thought about planning anything at all, even though i should have.
***
"you know, you always say what i want to say 1 second faster than i can."
***
"Your thoughts are just too acidic."
"So what would be normal thoughts then?"
"Basic ones."
"ROFL, brilliant."
***
Some memories, dredged up from the recesses of my mind. Perhaps these impressions largely differs from your. But they are my impressions, nonetheless, and are uniquely mine, i hope. Uniquely mine, as a tribute of sorts.
Thanks for the memories. Happy 20th birthday, Keegs.
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Pardon the grammar nazi, but are you sure you don't mean ROFL? :X
So sweet! <-- Sorry :x
Duly noted and corrected :D
I am so deeply touched on so many levels. All those memories are suddenly gushing back and forth and it truly was a fun experience. As I told you before, I didn't know how I would stand living with my previous roommate, for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. But thankfully, for you to come along was more than a blessing - an intellectual sparring partner, even if I did manage to say something 1 second faster haha. (but I believe that mind is somewhat slower now due to the lack of practice!).
Thanks for the tribute. And more importantly, thanks for being such a great friend. :)
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