I had to say goodbye to one of my best friends tonight. Hence why I'm up at 1am, even though I have to be up in approx. 4-5 hours to get ready for work, and I'm still sobbing and listening to depressing music.
I'm not good at saying goodbye regardless, but this was even harder. This was goodbye to a person who, though I've only known him for about a year, has been there for me without fail anytime I needed. Someone who could tell when I was having an awful day, and would try to calm me down or make me laugh. Someone who would drop everything to come to my rescue at times when I did stupid things (ie. most recently, locking my keys in my car).
I've been dreading this day since I found out a few weeks ago that he would be leaving. And not only leaving our company, but leaving our province. I was upset then, and spent many nights in the last while crying, but I figured I would be able to put on a brave face.
However, I spent the whole night at our store meeting fighting back tears. And then, afterwards when we went out for drinks for the last time with everyone, I sat trying not to cry again. So I planned it all out, I would leave his gift in my car so we could walk out together, I could cry a little in private and go back in and pretend I was ok. However, as soon as we hit the door of the bar, I started to tear up. And then I lost it completely. Full blown sobbing, tears, disgusting runny nose... And to make it worse, he lost it too. We actually stood holding each other in the rain, both crying. I've never seen him cry; it made the whole thing even worse. It's a big move for him, and I think that everything hit him at once. I think he would have been ok had I not started to cry, but alas, I'm a big suck and couldn't tough it out. So after a long bout of tears, hugs and I love you's, we had to part ways. I couldn't even stop crying to make it back into the bar. I went in sobbing like an idiot, and almost made the other girls at the table cry. I finally left and drove around for a bit before going home so I could cry loudly..lol
I'm still crying. I don't know what I'm going to do........
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Save the World Tonight
It's going to be another quick one tonight. It is the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. I have been watching the memorials today and reliving the horror. It seems masochistic, but it's something that is important as a part of our history.
I wasn't a part of it. I have no ties to NYC, nor did I know anyone that was involved. But it is a heartwrenching, terrible tragedy that shakes everyone to the core. Everyone remembers where they were-- for me, I was in Gr. 11 biology, when my teacher rolled a TV into the room so we could see what was happening. There was a lot of confusion and panic; despite the fact that we were in a small Canadian city, the reality was that no one had any answers. We lived on a border city and there were rumours that the bridges connecting Canada to the US were also in danger of being under attack.
Thankfully, we were safe. The same could not be said for those that were directly in the line of fire.
So to those innocent lives that were lost-- we'll never forget. For those who gave their lives in the pursuit of stopping the horror, we thank you. And for those that still grieve, who lost friends, family, acquantainces...you are in my heart today. I can't begin to imagine what it was like to be there in person for the events that took place, but I can certainly empathize.
I wasn't a part of it. I have no ties to NYC, nor did I know anyone that was involved. But it is a heartwrenching, terrible tragedy that shakes everyone to the core. Everyone remembers where they were-- for me, I was in Gr. 11 biology, when my teacher rolled a TV into the room so we could see what was happening. There was a lot of confusion and panic; despite the fact that we were in a small Canadian city, the reality was that no one had any answers. We lived on a border city and there were rumours that the bridges connecting Canada to the US were also in danger of being under attack.
Thankfully, we were safe. The same could not be said for those that were directly in the line of fire.
So to those innocent lives that were lost-- we'll never forget. For those who gave their lives in the pursuit of stopping the horror, we thank you. And for those that still grieve, who lost friends, family, acquantainces...you are in my heart today. I can't begin to imagine what it was like to be there in person for the events that took place, but I can certainly empathize.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Elsie
Just a quick one, as I really have to get to bed so I can be bright eyed and bushy tailed while I suffer through work tomorrow morning.
This is a post solely devoted to the absolute GENIUS that is The Horrible Crowes. Their album, "Elsie" just dropped today and it is something that is just so lovely that I feel I need to spread the word to as many folks as possible.
I've got "Sugar" on repeat right now, but there isn't a bad song on the record. Please take the time to check out "Elsie" on Itunes, your local music store, wherever you buy your music. If it isn't there, request it!
This is one of those life-changing albums that will stick with you, it won't be a passing fad that you tire of because it's just simply too brilliant. So please do check it out!
This is a post solely devoted to the absolute GENIUS that is The Horrible Crowes. Their album, "Elsie" just dropped today and it is something that is just so lovely that I feel I need to spread the word to as many folks as possible.
I've got "Sugar" on repeat right now, but there isn't a bad song on the record. Please take the time to check out "Elsie" on Itunes, your local music store, wherever you buy your music. If it isn't there, request it!
This is one of those life-changing albums that will stick with you, it won't be a passing fad that you tire of because it's just simply too brilliant. So please do check it out!
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