A DAY Of PRODUCTIVITY, LOSS, AND REFLECTION

Good evening, Steem mates. Today, I share how my day went with all of you.

My day began pretty well. I actually woke up before my alarm, which is rare. I felt like I could actually get a lot done. First thing I had to do what weight bill some stuff. I threw on some clothes, packaged the bags, and rushed out to make sure they got where they needed to go on time. It was a nice morning, you know? Even with all the usual city noises, I had this feeling that I was doing a good job, handling things like I should.

The above picture is what I sent out to a client today.

But then, everything fell apart. I was taking a quick break later and scrolling through Facebook, like you do, and I saw something I really wish I hadn't. Someone had posted about a friend of mine dying. It just stopped me cold. I kept reading it over and over, thinking I must have missed something or gotten it wrong. But it was true. It hit me so hard. I just felt... completely sunk. All these memories of us together just came flooding back, and I couldn't stop crying.

After that, the day was just... different. All that get-up-and-go I had this morning? Gone. I just sat there, quiet, staring at nothing. Couldn't think about anything else. It just felt too heavy, like I couldn't shake it off. I tried to find something to take my mind off it, but nothing worked. I had a ton of stuff I wanted to get done today, but it just wasn't going to happen. The hurt was too strong. All I could do was sit there with it, trying to take in that someone who was here, alive and well in my mind, was just... gone. It really puts a damper on everything, you know? It made me think about life, and how you should appreciate your friends. I gave my other friends a call to check in on them, and tell them how much they mean to me. We reminisced about our friend who passed way. I even looked back on some old photos we had together. It was tough, but important.

The day turned into one of reflection and remembrance, rather than productivity. I realized that sometimes, life throws things at you that you just can't plan for. It's okay to take a step back, feel the emotions, and adjust your expectations. It's a reminder that human connection is precious, and we should cherish the moments we have with those we care about. Tomorrow will be a new day, and I'll get back on track with my tasks, but today will be dedicated to honoring the memory of a friend gone too soon.