It's been a very strange day. Last night, I got an SMS message from a team member telling me that he won't be able to come in to work. His sister had just passed away.
I'm not good in this kind of situation. Didn't know how to react, or what to say to comfort this friend. I just told him to not worry about work and take a needed time off.
This guy is just 23 or 24 years old. His sister, the eldest, I would guess won't be older than 38, maybe 35.
And I'm 30. What happened really struck me hard. I can feel myself getting old. hahaha! I notice my metabolism getting slow. I also notice physical changes in myself that are making me different from when I was 25, 26, 27, or even 28. Or maybe I'm just paranoid.
Still, what happened really showed me that our life is so short and so fragile. I shouldn't just let a day pass by. Why can't I get myself off the bed and away from the TV? Why can't I wake up early to enjoy the calm, cool morning breeze? Why can't I spend as much time with the people I love? Why can't I just do what I want to do and enjoy every minute of my day?
Maybe I should. Maybe I should enjoy every minute of my life starting now. But at the same time, I should pass each day in a meaningful manner.
Enjoy life. Carpe diem. Show the people we love how much we do love them.
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