The "Corridor Crew" - A Cast List

So, according to my 'Mission Statement' I need to write more about people in my life. I am still cautious that writing about friends may not be particularly engaging for any non-members reading, but hopefully my friends may give you an insight into me and my life. And maybe describing them in a humorous manner may make the experience more pleasurable/bearable for you.


(Quick apologies to Dama Umlaut, who is indeed going to get a blog entry of her very own very soon. Alas, it is still not quite finished, so you'll have to wait another week. What's that? You don't want to wait any longer? Tough, I want it to be perfect.)

So I'm beginning with my closest group of friends, who were christened several months ago by CJ as the "Corridor Crew", named thus because we inhabit a corridor at college at lunches and breaks. 

It's very rare for me to have a whole group of friends where I genuinely like every single member individually. But with this lot I do. Whatever drama unfolds (and good God there's a ridiculous amount of drama), I never feel inclined to take sides, such is my strength of feeling for every single one. Everyone is genuinely nice, everyone has a unique spark of brilliance about them, no-one is fake. And, most importantly for me, they are all very strong characters, most of whom wouldn't take any shizzle from anybody. 

So, in alphabetical order by pseudonym so as to avoid any conflicts (the pseudonyms used may be different to those used on CJ's and Dana Umlaut's blogs, because quite frankly I want my own), and presented in the style of a wildlife documentary purely for my own amusement, I would like to introduce you to a few friends of mine:

Cap'n Jack 

One of the few males of the pride. Holds the very great honour of being "Doctor Who buddy". In a long-term relationship with Little Red Riding Hood since three years ago. Enjoys telling me I'm "too posh" to be around him. Believes that I once said that his hair repulses me, when in reality I NEVER SAID THAT!! (I actually said, whilst drunk, that I may consider it a turn-off [I was joking, obviously. Cough.]). Also got offended when I complained that he was "too heavy" after a wrestling match, and now believes that I think he's fat. Will never let me forget these two supposed "insults" for as long as I live. Also dislikes whenever I use my hands to make quotation marks around things when I'm speaking, hence why I have used so many in this entry.

CJ

Member of both my English Literature class and my German class. Suspected of occasional lesbian tendencies involving Dana Umlaut. Furthermore, she has also recently had close liaisons with G-Unit. An accomplished linguist, and writer, and artist. Once lived in the Arab Emirates, and speaks Arabic. As well as learning German, she also studies Spanish. Creative and funny. Often spotted wearing a beret. Writer of the marvelous blog Verbal Abuse.

Dana Umlaut

Impulsive, flirtatious, both tough-as-nails and lovingly soft. Loves women. Loves men. An amalgamation of every single personality trait known to man. She is like all the best people I have ever known, merged into one (larger-than-life) being for extra convenience. For more information about this highly dangerous, yet difficult to resist being, stay tuned for a blog entry coming soon.

G-Unit

Intrepid photographer. Occasionally known to display characteristics described as "blokey". Usually seen in checked shirt and jeans. Looks stunning with straightened hair, and wonderfully individual with scruffy sprawling hair. Rather likes Mcfly. Likes women and round-faced/feminine-faced men.

Lara Croft

Named such due to her stunning physique and curves, and her massive walking boots. Secretly an object of desire for several members of the pack. In the opinion of myself and others, she is kind, cute and lovely. However, she warns us that in reality she's a bitch. We have yet to see much of that side of her.

Lillith

One of the quieter members of the group, unless she has consumed three shots of vodka. Originates from Essex. Gives the impression of being cheerful and shy, but warns us often of her previous personality. Close friends with Señora Evelina.

Little Red Riding Hood

Kind, polite and caring, but also capable of more fiery tendencies. Together with Cap'n Jack forms the Power Couple of the group. Often spotted wearing a distinctive red coat. Has a laugh that makes me smile, and has rosy red cheeks when amused/embarrassed. Do not anger, as she is brilliantly formidable when provoked. When left unprovoked though, she is delightfully pleasant. Plays the clarinet.

Little Miss Sunshine

Named such due to her similarity in appearance to the laughing Sun off the Teletubbies whenever she laughs. One of the more feminine members of the group, and likes Robert Pattinson, Glee and Mcfly. Occasional victim to teasing from myself and Lara Croft. Currently faking a pregnancy and saying that I'm the father. She's lying, by the way. ETA Little Miss Sunshine has since pointed out that she has in fact only watched 2 episodes of Glee. I apologise for any misconceptions I may have created about her.

Madame Jouve

Member of my French class, often to be seen clad in purple woolly clothing. Of the Corridor Crew, probably one of my personal favourite specimens, and one of the three with whom I spend the most time talking/laughing. Recently embarked on 30-day French Grammar course recommended by me. Very happy and contented, and emanates little drama. Often sticks feet out in front of her in the corridor, and should therefore be counted as a tripping hazard. Once resided in France. Enjoys accounting and French films, and works part-time in a bead shop. A rare example of a completely heterosexual female in the pack.

River Song

Holds the important honour of being my first female Doctor Who buddy. Often seen carrying art folders. The type of person who I imagine lives life to the full. Resilient and strong. Distinguishable by her short black hair, and retro head-phones. Shall be one of the three attendees at the Doctor Who Party that me, her and Cap'n Jack are planning.

Señora Evelina

Another acclaimed linguist, speaking Czech and Spanish. Fellow citizen of my hometown (unlike other members of the group who reside a whole hour's drive away). Confident, assured and composed. Possible future career in Law. Old primary school friend who I was reunited with last year. Originates from the Czech Republic. 

There are numerous others, and indeed the group does successfully recruit new members on a regular basis. However, these are probably the main players in my life at the moment. If others rise to prominence in my mind/heart, then they shall of course be added without due haste.

The collective lives of our group could easily fuel a daily soap opera. Actually, if there was a soap opera based on our lives, people would criticise it for being too eventful and unrealistic. The dating chart for our group looked more like a diagram used to explain nuclear fusion.

But despite all of that, they are wonderful. I am genuinely saddened by the fact that in a few months I won't be able to see them every day, and am certain that I shall want to stay close to them in my future life.

"A true friend unbosoms freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably."

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival."

"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked."

Farewell!

The Gent

x


p.s. Coming next time, a profile of my friendship with Dana Umlaut. Then, after that, some more friends whom are not members of the Corridor Crew (although no less interesting). And then, back to other stuff about life and me me me. 


p.p.s. I apologise for the use of the word "shizzle". It shall not happen again.