Not How I Would Start my Month

By G

@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

Philippines

February 1, 2016 8:29am CST

February 1 started just not right. At 4 am I was browsing Facebook while drying my hair in front of an electric fan. I saw that the Chairman at my previous job passed away last night. I was deeply saddened. I felt it in my heart. Then I dressed up and went my way to the city as a big day at work awaits me. I have so many things to do. While on he road at 6 am I messaged a friend who is still in thatompany and she confirmed the loss. He was a good man and he loves teasing me when I was still there. After work I sent a message to my mom that we will go the wake. And that is when she told me that a cousin working abroad died. He committed suicide. He had a depression attack. I am deeply saddened. The life of the one who lived to the fullest was taken and the one who lived his life in dark shadows took his own life. Well, this is not how I want to start the month. But things happen for a reason and things did happen.

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

1 Feb 16

I'm afraid I'm not of the persuasion that things happen for a reason - there are too many unreasonable things in the world for me to believe that. I'm so sorry about those two deaths.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

1 Feb 16

Must be true for we do not really know the reason why he took his own life. Thanks

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@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

1 Feb 16

I am so very sorry for the loss of your cousin and in such a cruel way in a cruel world my friend and also for the loss of your chairman at old work. I wish the day will get better for you friend. Really very sorry to hear it.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

1 Feb 16

Thank you. I am okay except for so many things circling in my mind. Just really sad.

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@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

1 Feb 16

@nottoooldtowrite I hope that the day is kind to you..this day is a sad one for sure friend. Again, so sorry.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

1 Feb 16

@TiarasOceanView it is Tuesday here now. A new day has started.

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

1 Feb 16

Sorry for your loss. It isn't something we want to hear concerning someone that touched our lives. I often say that it isn't easy for the living to go on. Big hugs to you.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

1 Feb 16

A thank you. Much appreciated.

www..

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@DeborahDiane (40321)

• Laguna Woods, California

2 Feb 16

I'm so sad to hear about your personal losses. No, that is not the way anyone would want to start their February.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

2 Feb 16

Yeah. Really so sad.

@DianneN (247184)

• United States

1 Feb 16

So sorry for both your losses. Life is unpredictable and some deaths can be prevented.

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@Morleyhunt (21744)

• Canada

2 Feb 16

You have my deepest sympathy. It is never easy to lose someone. It is even harder when they have taken their own life.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

2 Feb 16

Right. It is so sad. Thank you.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

1 Feb 16

Sorry to hear you have to deal with two deaths this early in the month. RIP

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

1 Feb 16

Yeah, RIP to them.

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@dodo19 (47336)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

1 Feb 16

It's a shame. It's never pleasant hearing of people passing away, especially good people.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

1 Feb 16

True. Really saddening.

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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)

• United States

2 Feb 16

Oh, I am so sorry for your loss, especially so close together.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

2 Feb 16

Yeah, thank you.

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@marlina (154130)

• Canada

1 Feb 16

Life happens and it is not always what we want.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

1 Feb 16

Yes, more often it is not what we want.

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@LadyDuck (472078)

• Switzerland

1 Feb 16

I am very sorry about those deaths. I am not of the opinion that everything happens for a reason. Life in unpredictable.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

1 Feb 16

Thank you. Yes, life indeed is unpredictable.

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@Poppylicious (11133)

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2 Feb 16

Not a nice way to begin February. So sorry. *huggles*

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

2 Feb 16

Yes. Hope the rest of the month and year will be good.

@Lucky15 (37374)

• Philippines

2 Feb 16

things happen for a reason. sorry to hear about that

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

2 Feb 16

I hope things will be better.

@Scindhia (1906)

• India

2 Feb 16

I'm sorry about your loss. But many things that happen in this manner are baffling. Sometimes things look good on the surface but may not be good deep inside. May their souls rest in peace.

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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

2 Feb 16

That's true. So always not judge on face value. Thank you.

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@GardenGerty (160978)

• United States

2 Feb 16

For many people who have depression this seems to be a rough time of year.I am sorry for the losses you are having this year.

@nottoooldtowrite (2715)

• Philippines

2 Feb 16

Thank you. Just so sad really.