the turmoil of the last week is finally over
Well,
it's been a week of contrasts - i've had memorable highs and unforgetable lows in a week that's seen crazy levels of activity and lapses into lethargy.
This time last week I was just after finishing my first day on the summer school programme. Since then I've grown to love the little brats and I really didn't want to say goodye to them on Friday even if complete exhaustion ensured I was happy to finish the course. They reminded me so much of myself as a teenager, in many ways even of myself nowadays.
Another memorable point of the week was the 're-union' of sorts that took place on Saturday. Sadly Phillip is no longer with us. He was in a vegatative state on a life-support machine with no chance of recovery and his family eventually decided to turn the machine off. Phillip passed away on Wednesday. The mass was on Saturday. It didn't even hit me until I saw the coffin. There was a picture of him smiling on top of it, with the frame edged in purple fur - exactly how he would have wanted it. I think that's what brought it home to everyone - this was Phillip, the Phokie we all knew and loved, lying here in the coffin.
It's only when someone's gone you realise how much they touched your life and the lives of those around you. The church was evidence of this - some many people brought together to celebrate the memory of Phillip. You were great Pip and we'll never forget you. Rest in peace.
I met so many old friends on Saturday, some that I haven't seen in years. Even though they were all older and and maybe looked a bit different they all seem strangely the same. It was like stepping back into the past - as though we were all back in school four years ago and gathered for a party instead of a funeral. I wonder when I'll see them all again - hopefully in better circumstances. It really made me think of old times - I think that's why I liked doing the summer school too - it too kinda reminded me of times I look back on fondly.
After the mass I spent the rest of the evening relaxing and thinking; of times past, and, (despite the gloom) quite optimistically, of the future. This is where today's news fits in - I passed my exams. Actually I got a II.2, not the best grade in the world but it's what I needed to get into next year. Hopefully then I'll put the work in to get that II.1 or even aim for that first!
In a strange way saying goodye to Phillip made me realise how good a life i've had - it put a lot of things in perspective - I've done so many great things and I've met so many special people who've touched me as I've made my way through life - not least Phillip.
yours comtneplatively,
T
it's been a week of contrasts - i've had memorable highs and unforgetable lows in a week that's seen crazy levels of activity and lapses into lethargy.
This time last week I was just after finishing my first day on the summer school programme. Since then I've grown to love the little brats and I really didn't want to say goodye to them on Friday even if complete exhaustion ensured I was happy to finish the course. They reminded me so much of myself as a teenager, in many ways even of myself nowadays.
Another memorable point of the week was the 're-union' of sorts that took place on Saturday. Sadly Phillip is no longer with us. He was in a vegatative state on a life-support machine with no chance of recovery and his family eventually decided to turn the machine off. Phillip passed away on Wednesday. The mass was on Saturday. It didn't even hit me until I saw the coffin. There was a picture of him smiling on top of it, with the frame edged in purple fur - exactly how he would have wanted it. I think that's what brought it home to everyone - this was Phillip, the Phokie we all knew and loved, lying here in the coffin.
It's only when someone's gone you realise how much they touched your life and the lives of those around you. The church was evidence of this - some many people brought together to celebrate the memory of Phillip. You were great Pip and we'll never forget you. Rest in peace.
I met so many old friends on Saturday, some that I haven't seen in years. Even though they were all older and and maybe looked a bit different they all seem strangely the same. It was like stepping back into the past - as though we were all back in school four years ago and gathered for a party instead of a funeral. I wonder when I'll see them all again - hopefully in better circumstances. It really made me think of old times - I think that's why I liked doing the summer school too - it too kinda reminded me of times I look back on fondly.
After the mass I spent the rest of the evening relaxing and thinking; of times past, and, (despite the gloom) quite optimistically, of the future. This is where today's news fits in - I passed my exams. Actually I got a II.2, not the best grade in the world but it's what I needed to get into next year. Hopefully then I'll put the work in to get that II.1 or even aim for that first!
In a strange way saying goodye to Phillip made me realise how good a life i've had - it put a lot of things in perspective - I've done so many great things and I've met so many special people who've touched me as I've made my way through life - not least Phillip.
yours comtneplatively,
T