Of Firsts - A Tribute

Everyone has had their share of firsts; first day in school, first day at work, first time to ride a roller coaster, first time to go to the movies, first time to lose a loved one among many other firsts. some firsts are expected while others catch you by surprise. a good share of them are usually unpleasant, others pleasant but the are almost always impossible to forget and no one ever really knows what to expect with firsts.

I have had my share of firsts and one of them is this blog; which is also about a first - a memorable but painful first. 

I lost a dear friend a few months ago and since then i have never really had a opportunity to actually express myself. it just dawned on my that to actually express myself i have to accept that she is gone and not think of what she could have done or been but rather think about who she was and what she had done.

She wasn't a famous musician or actor or politician, but everyone that knew her expected greatness from her. unfortunately none of us actually realized until she was no more, that she had actually lived her life and filled every moment with greatness. she always had a smile for everyone and showed kindness even to those who did not deserve it. a more intelligent yet caring, gentle and humble soul i am yet to meet. 

One may say that it is a bit too late to pay to tribute to a friend who passed away months ago, but everyone who knew her will agree that she was one that could not be easily forgotten; a soul that we will grieve over for years to come.

Its funny how the good ones will always go first. i may never understand why it happened and the thought of it may never be normal to me. But if there really is a better place after death then i am sure that that's where she is. 

Rest in Peace Maria

You will always be everyone's sweetheart