Monday, September 10, 2007

Lifes reminders of how precious it is

I heard the tragic news of my friend Aileens death in a car accident while on a fam trip in Namibia! I have just got back from being in Durban where I attended her funeral.We studied travel and tourism together at Damelin. What a vibrant positive person who truely loved life! She really was a ray in my life dropping me lines via e-mail during the day at work keeping me updated on her busy life. We spent some good times in CPT when she came through with groups and always inspired me within this industry. It was heart breaking to see what her family and work collegues are going through.The presence of her thompsons collegues was so powerful at the funeral.
I was so grateful that mum came with me for the support.On the same day I went to Michelles' wedding which was so beautiful and I was so impressed with the attention to detail. As much as the wedding was such a special moment it was so so difficult for mum and I to adjust our emotions. I still feel so strange and in shock re Aileen and it sure will take a while. This was another reminder of how short life can be so really make the most of life and dont hold onto the negative aspects in life lurking there.