A typical experience involves us meeting up either at BSC or BV once a month, usually after one's hair cut, or the other's weekly meni-pedi session - I'm the former 'one'. When we find each other, sarcasm is common place as we fault each other for not meeting up sooner. Her daughter, the only child under 10 who seems to love me unconditionally, often chides us for using what she thinks are 'rude words'. Bless. She is promptly reminded not to repeat what she hears until she is 18 and residing very far away from us.
We always seem to head in a very specific direction, either toward Jason's or Village Grocers. In no time at all, the shopping cart is filled with organic foodstuffs (and the occasional Lays Salt and Vinegar, Eggo waffles and 1.5 liters of Coca Cola because Aunty Geetha subscribes to a monthly trans-fats experience).
Next on the agenda is a quick drive back to Armitage's where I immediately assume the slacker position on the left end of the couch facing in front of the telly. My dear friend sets about warming up something organic prepared ahead of time and brings this over on a large, white tray.
Then, the highlight of the day commences - marathon viewings of our favourite ITV Choice series. Lewis, Arthur & George, Come Dine with Me, Shetland, and repeat viewings of Benedict Cumberbatch and/or Tom Hiddlestone in action.
By the time we are done catching up with our gossip, consuming copious amounts of food, and indulging in television marathons, it's usually way past 10 P.M. and time for me to head on back to jolly Ampang.
Good friends make life a whole lot better.
1I earned the name 'Shanks' following an extremely silly event involving bathroom fixtures of a specific brand in the good old days when we were footloose and fancy-free.
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