February, 2004 - Nr. 2
Zurich Connection
…mania
ma*nia (ma’ne*e, man’ye) n. 1. An extraordinary interest, enthusiasm, absorption, craving, etc.
2. Psychiatry An exaggerated sense of well-being with excessive but disordered mental and physical activity. – Syn. See Frenzy.
[< L< Gk., madness < mainesthai to rage. Akin to MANTIC.]
Well my dear, I must say that you’ve truly got me this time. What is this you mention? I’ve really no idea what is meant here and quite frankly, I’m going to need you to elaborate. Why is it that when we become enamoured with something, we become a fanatic? One who is well versed in something and spends most of their life doing it is, dare I say it, privy to geekiness! All in favour say: Aye! Aye! Can I be one?!!!
Disordered mental and physical activity. Is that not what we really want to achieve here? Think about it! Well, maybe that’s extreme. How about a heightened interest or enthusiasm for something? A craving, like junk food sometimes! Eep! Oh no, must watch the line. Hahaha! Right you are sitsa friend. Have what you want and when you want it. But, make sure your eyes and mind are open so not to put blame on what should not be blamed.
A little abstract? Great. I’m glad. Don’t you know that geeks rule the world? I think most of us aspire to be one. It’s only the lucky and smart one ones who are. Think about it again. A geek in your domain is the best one can be in any one subject of expertise. That’s how I see it anyway. You disagree? Well, who asked you? Oh, right. I did! Oops!
Don’t know if I want to go on anymore if you’re going to treat me like that. Who needs you anyway? Don’t you know that we can only rely on ourselves and no one else? Didn’t your mother ever teach you that? Pessimistic? Maybe. But, that’s my problem then.
What? You want me to relax? Who you callin’ hyper? Me? Never! I personally think you’re the one who should relax. Chill, shall we?! Sheesh; can’t you take a joke? Freak! Maniac!
I love it! Say it again! I look forward to these compliments! And to hand them out makes it doubly fun and exciting! *Do you think I use too may exclamation marks?* Hang, on, just got an SMS.
K, getting back to you… keep talking, I’m listening. Say what? Didn’t get it. Rewind and repeat please! Hey, I said I wanted to be the geek. You can’t take it from me; that’s not fair!
Right. So, I think I’m off because this left minded freakish behaviour is weirdin’ me right out. See yaz!
Here’s hoping that we all find our inner geek and
fanaticism, but to a point of course.
Ciao,
Elizabeth
PS. To be left up to your interpretation and yes, I am quite in sound mind and body.
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