In the blues of January....

Pheebs · 10-01-2011, 21:38

I think I've said this all before but I forget sometimes myself what it's all about and need reminding.

A colleague passed away yesterday. He was a friendly chap, I didn't know him particularly well but he was helpful and friendly and in the few meetings I had with him, he always snuck out a naughty stash of chocolate biscuits to dunk in tea he made me.

Everyday at work when I went to get the post I always stuck my head round his door and said boo/waved and if I had time stopped and asked how he was diddling.

Sweet sweet man.

It's in the sadness and loss of people like this, that's so sudden and unexpected that makes me realise that life really is too short. You do not know what's around the corner... it could be something amazing, it could be something horrendous. But whatever it is the unknown.

I know it's January and a lot of people are feeling blue. Money woes, job woes, stressful times, poop weather. But. You're alive and kicking

That's a pretty damn awesome and special gift you have there.

What I'm trying to say is love everything you have and do. Really enjoy the meal you're planning on having tonight/tomorrow morning/whenever. The snugglyness of the bed you climb into. The warmth of a bubble bath or shower! The smile and touch of another person. Appreciate the world around you - it's simple amazing. The stars, wildlife, other people and their kindness. Don't take anything for granted. Especially people.

Tell those special you love them. Speak to old friends, drop a letter to a family member. Try to not be rude. Try to see other peoples perspectives and accept we're all different but that's what makes us brilliant. Live with your heart and follow it - do your ambitions - YOU CAN DO IT. You can do anything. Don't waste your life being sad and low, not getting out and seeing the world and alone. Enjoy yourself, try new things even if it scares you.

Be happy people

Life's too short, it really is.

Sorry for the cheeseyness but I've seen a lot of sadness lately, bitterness and anger and well. It's times like this that makes me think you can't be like that when we're lucky enough to be here.

Love love people

/goes off to hug a tree

Will · 10-01-2011, 22:06

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Kitten · 10-01-2011, 23:11

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Originally Posted by Will

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Garp · 11-01-2011, 00:15

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Originally Posted by Kitten

I always wonder whats going on with the middle smiley that results in such a shocked face...

Pheebs · 10-01-2011, 23:15

Heh it's not a thread to be sad about

Just a reminder to people to LOVE LOVE LOVE the life that we have! LOVE it!

Mwah to peoples xxx

Kitten · 10-01-2011, 23:33

I'm not sad, I was group hugging you like the big dippy hippy you are

Mark · 11-01-2011, 00:34

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

/goes off to hug a tree

You mean there are some left that we didn't pull down?

Wise words indeed though!

Mondo · 11-01-2011, 08:18

Life is too short, embrace it now or it'll slip through your fingers.

/hugs /Loves!

volospian · 11-01-2011, 09:28

Life's too short for anger
Life's too short for hate
Learn to love the life you have
Before it's all too late

Love the things around you
Love your friend, and foe
Love the earth below and stars above
Love it all before you go

For when you've gone, it's over
And then it's all too late
Life's too short for anger
Life's too short for hate

Tak · 11-01-2011, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by volospian

Life's too short for anger
Life's too short for hate
Learn to love the life you have
Before it's all too late

Love the things around you
Love your friend, and foe
Love the earth below and stars above
Love it all before you go

For when you've gone, it's over
And then it's all too late
Life's too short for anger
Life's too short for hate

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10-01-2011, 21:38	#1
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	In the blues of January.... I think I've said this all before but I forget sometimes myself what it's all about and need reminding. A colleague passed away yesterday. He was a friendly chap, I didn't know him particularly well but he was helpful and friendly and in the few meetings I had with him, he always snuck out a naughty stash of chocolate biscuits to dunk in tea he made me. Everyday at work when I went to get the post I always stuck my head round his door and said boo/waved and if I had time stopped and asked how he was diddling. Sweet sweet man. It's in the sadness and loss of people like this, that's so sudden and unexpected that makes me realise that life really is too short. You do not know what's around the corner... it could be something amazing, it could be something horrendous. But whatever it is the unknown. I know it's January and a lot of people are feeling blue. Money woes, job woes, stressful times, poop weather. But. You're alive and kicking That's a pretty damn awesome and special gift you have there. What I'm trying to say is love everything you have and do. Really enjoy the meal you're planning on having tonight/tomorrow morning/whenever. The snugglyness of the bed you climb into. The warmth of a bubble bath or shower! The smile and touch of another person. Appreciate the world around you - it's simple amazing. The stars, wildlife, other people and their kindness. Don't take anything for granted. Especially people. Tell those special you love them. Speak to old friends, drop a letter to a family member. Try to not be rude. Try to see other peoples perspectives and accept we're all different but that's what makes us brilliant. Live with your heart and follow it - do your ambitions - YOU CAN DO IT. You can do anything. Don't waste your life being sad and low, not getting out and seeing the world and alone. Enjoy yourself, try new things even if it scares you. Be happy people Life's too short, it really is. Sorry for the cheeseyness but I've seen a lot of sadness lately, bitterness and anger and well. It's times like this that makes me think you can't be like that when we're lucky enough to be here. Love love people /goes off to hug a tree __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

10-01-2011, 22:06	#2
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	<3 __________________ *No No!*

10-01-2011, 23:15	#5
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Heh it's not a thread to be sad about Just a reminder to people to LOVE LOVE LOVE the life that we have! LOVE it! Mwah to peoples xxx __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

10-01-2011, 23:33	#6
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I'm not sad, I was group hugging you like the big dippy hippy you are __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

11-01-2011, 08:18	#8
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	Life is too short, embrace it now or it'll slip through your fingers. /hugs /Loves! __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

11-01-2011, 09:28	#9
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	Life's too short for anger Life's too short for hate Learn to love the life you have Before it's all too late Love the things around you Love your friend, and foe Love the earth below and stars above Love it all before you go For when you've gone, it's over And then it's all too late Life's too short for anger Life's too short for hate