In all seriousness, I am going to miss certain people quite a bit. There are a couple who I know I will keep in touch with, and some who if I never see again, I'd be fine with too. Not going to mention names, I'm not a complete cock, but I'm sure you don't like me either, so who cares! I'm writing this, like all my blogs, completely off the top of my head (how well they're written, you wouldn't have thought it ;) ), but I like to give it some focus. So I thought I'd approach it by talking about all my classes (including my dropped English class) and mention my favourite memories. I already sound like a fag, so I'll end it off with a clichéd nod towards anyone who's really made this last two years worth it. It's already so fill of queer sentimental bullshit that the Westboro Baptist Church could blame this entire blog for the Iraq War! *
First up...Drama (Alphabetical order yeah?)
Drama
Well, the year began with the entire class hating me. I basically opened my fat mouth at every opportunity to talk about my excursion to America. It didn't help that our teacher (no names here kids) was...in basic terms, a massive bitch (despite what Rosie may say, names for when I'm being positive I guess.) This teacher could make you cry, scream and want to punch Black people in the face. (That last one's not strictly true, but a bit of controversy never hurt anyone did it?) But, we made it through, and I have to be honest, our play was one of the funniest things I've ever done. It was GOD-AWFUL and we must NEVER speak of it again, except to each other, but we had a damn good laugh. Odd really, pretty sure it was a dramatic tradegy. Not that I was paying much attention.
Then began the second year. I felt I'd actually truly bonded with people like Anton and Lizzie doing this play and it made me feel warm inside. (Everybody go AWWWW.) I began the year, much to people's delight, by developing an unhealthy bro-mance with our new teacher (at least I don't have a t-shirt of him.) Though, it wasn't as bad as the time when I won a drama game. I know you all think I'm a 'freak' or whatever, but I won damnit, and I did it with pride and I don't really give a damn of your opinion of me...and if I had done it for real, because I truly loved it, and you thought I was weird, it would make you a homophobe...all I can say is, I kissed a boy and I liked it LOL jk, I'm straight
My teacher sadly left at Christmas, but we our new teacher was grand and really made us push to do our final exam (which I thoroughly enjoyed, despite the subject content.) Now we're rapidly approaching the written exam, which is one of the most boring things I've ever done. But, I'm not too stressed, after all, it's drama, which is a piece of piss compared to business studies, right guys? ;)
English
Boy, do I miss that class. We had a right laugh with our zany teacher and our other teacher was so inspiring it made Obama look like a monotoned loser. I genuinely learnt a lot (and thought I'd do much better in the exam) so I didn't want to drop it. But, I suppose in a way, I'm glad I did, history was more important to me, and I got an A in my re-take so I don't really mind. I hope you haven't all missed my presence too much ;) (Let's face it, I was the only one who volunteered to speak...) Not much to say I'm afraid, I suppose I'm trying to block out some of it... ;)
History
Of course this class was one of the best. Not only did we have some laughs with my weird obsession with my first teacher, I really enjoyed all the wacky antics some people got up to. Of course, because of this, I did terribly, but my fault right? The first year course was damn boring in my honest opinion, but at least we went out with a bang. The second year bought us absurdly hard coursework, none of us had RESEARCHED before! But, apparently it's what you do at Uni...HAVE FUN FOLKS. I enjoyed it at first, but by the end I truly could not give a flying fuck about Black Civil Rights. Call me a racist if you want, but I don't care. I'm meant to be doing American History and Politics at Uni, and right now, it seems a big chunk of it will be so dull to me I'll never do work and thus fail the course. Thanks coursework, thanks...
The Elizabeth stuff though is pretty cool...hope you're all revising hard like I am... NAHT! (Read that in Borat's accent, becomes about ten times funnier.)
I'm not sure which class I've enjoyed more, it wouldn't be fair to say. Despite what your opinion on HIM is (you know who I mean) he's a fantastic teacher and truly engaging. Best of luck to you taking the exam.
And finally,
Philosophy and Ethics
A subject which I have found the hardest at times, but always the most interesting. I've learnt more facts, insights and thoughts from these last two years in this class than from any other. It has helped by two fantastic teachers and a really lovely class. I feel truly happy when I was with you guys, and I must say, our chats were the best. Where would you have been without my controversial statements or rants about creationists eh? I'm considerably more stressed about this year's exam than last years, purely due to the content. But, I'll manages somehow. But I will miss the talks, the giggles and one particular trip to a very lovely zoo...
Well there you have it, all four classes. Not given the attention they deserve, but each one had individual moments which cannot be documented. The only way they will be remembered is the imprint on each individual's memory...truly wonderful. I hope your last two years have been as fun as mine, not too stressful, and that you all do well on your exams. Regardless of my opinion on you, I don't want you to fail. (Not going to lie, mainly so you're not bums who anger me.) As long as none of you are more successful than me ;)
Honestly, a few people need special mention. I might miss some names, but if you don't know that you're special to me, then I'm a terrible person for not letting you know. However, I like to think most people know when they matter to me.
Elliot - One of my oldest friends. My fondest memories are just being with you at the pub, having a quiet drink, and talking about all manner of things. We never seem to run out of conversation do we? If any one deserved medicine, it was you. I know we'll remain firm friends, even if we don't always see each other. Despite your insistence that you're self-sufficient, Ill always be there. And don't forget, not many people would dump a bin on someone's head to defend you ;) (A real highlight of my year.)
Kester - Another great friend. We have had some serious laughs and we can always talk about anything, from the most mundane to the most serious. We've had arguments about really stupid things, but we'll be all right. I'm only worried I might not see you any more when you become a hot shot Lawyer. Our film nights are what made this year bearable...I can assure you. Rain check on The Breakfast Club and Fight Club yeah?
Nikki - Another close friend. We've had some interesting moments...(Wait, you liked Thatcher's government?) but mostly it's been great. You seem to be the only one who finds me funny, and for that I am so grateful. We'll certainly keep in touch, Cambridge is only a stone's throw away. Our debates and discussion of ideas are what kept me sane.
Dave – I think I’ve bought all my consoles off of you? Our friendship has essentially been based around me buying stuff you don’t want ;) I will miss the film nights and also…the greatest adventure is yet to come! I am of course talking about Camp America. Thank you for being someone I can just hang with and laugh. Once again, another guy who deserved medicine more than most.
Alex L - Wow, what can I say...we really have had some ups and downs, but these last two years were made great because of you. I don't think I've always been as a good a friend as you were to me, and for that I'm sorry. I truly hope you can forgive my flaws...for (despite my raging arrogance, I have many.) The best of luck to you...and stay in touch.
Matt W - You are someone who has never failed to make me happy with your hugs. We've always had insightful conversations, and although sometimes I think you can be a dogmatic bastard, so am I. We can share in our love for such things as Nietzsche, Velvet Underground and how wonderful socialism is ;) I will miss you, and whatever you do, make sure you pop round for a cuppa' some time :)
Sam H - One of the friendliest people you will ever meet! It’s rather worrying how nice you are Sam, ;) I just know you will go far with such high ambitions…and I re-watched the episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks with Stephen Fry. That is certainly you in 40 years ;). Hehe, nobody else will be able to make me chuckle and smile about such wonders from the solar eclipse to the wonders of the Human Centipede… I’ll need another Dr.Who fan to chat with if I lose you. :(
Laura - A girl who I've sometimes not seen eye to eye with...especially over a certain someone. :D However, you're really lovely and caring to your friends which is one of the finest qualities you can have. You sometimes are too self-concious, and you needn't be. I've never met anyone as fashionable (they don't just make anyone the fasion editor!) I wish you the best of luck!
Daryl - A person who I certainly have argued with the most! But I'd like to think we've both matured and I consider you a very good friend. You can be highly amusing (especially when drunk) and you have many talents you should be proud of. I don't think I ever asked what you're doing at University, but whatever it is, I hope you are happy.
Kiran - Mr Birang, you never fail to make me smile. You're a stupidly good dancer, and despite the short attention span, a really lovely guy. I know you'll always be hugely popular, and you are the epitome who lives life as a fun joy ride. I could give you a lecture about responsibility or some other crap like that...but you're going out with a bang for sure!
I'm done...I hope you enjoyed reading this...though really it was personal to me. I hope some of you could relate to the moments I might have shared, and not been to offended if you were missed off of the special people list. All in all, I can truly say I'm so glad to have encountered such people. I could not capture all the moments that meant a lot to me, but one day I hope to tell other people who matter to me about these times. Although you may have found this blog to be full of the sentimental crap I usually despise, I hope you appreciate what I have tried to achieve. And, at the end of the day, it's my blog so I'll write whatever the fuck I want. :)
This is the part where I will share one thing...I did not like all of you, that is obvious, and many of you did not like me. But I hope that life can give a lot of you what you want and that when you think of me, or anyone else, you think fondly of these last years at school... I suppose all I ever wanted, which this blog has hopefully shown you, is some appreciation for who I am as a person. Not the coolest, or the most attractive, or the best-dressed. But I am a person who tried hard to make you feel good about yourself...and was smart enough to know when to keep quiet...and wanted my opinions to be accepted. I certainly think I was in the running for funniest person, and I'm not going to lie, your ideas of what is funny is vastly wrong. Perhaps you hated me, perhaps you were indifferent, perhaps I was a 'legend' (unlikely) but regardless, we've had some good times and now, I mean this in the politest way possible,
Go away, to Uni ;)
*For those uniformed, the Westboro Baptist Church are against homosexuals and believe by allowing them to live God has punished us by causing the Iraq War. And you thought I was a wacky guy...
** This is the nicest blog I have ever written, savour it yeah?
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