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Airport send off, meetings and being helpful

Was in the airport for 2 consecutive days marked with sending Caleb off, helping someone which brightened up my day, picked my cousin up at the airport followed by picking Audrey up in the early morning. 1) Sent Caleb off on Thursday, 8th of September, 2011 - marking the end of a milestone and the start of another. Well, it was a good bro chat and as always, we've sent each other off and travelled together for many years now. Loads of planning and motivation to do from my side but enjoyed the 4 years thus far. 2) Met with a lady name Lydia who's a jewellery designer (part time) and also a band player who was touring the UK. Saw her struggling to book into a hotel, tried in vain to withdraw money because her credit card, debit card and cash cards weren't working. She was using the public phone when I decided to ask if she needed some coins. Thought she could use a few to make her night better. Found out she's from the states on a stopover for the night and was trying to ...

When a nightmare isn't a nightmare...

My deepest condolences to the family of my friend. Words cannot describe how saddened I am now. A few days ago, I thought about contacting you. I wanted to let you know about applying to banks for internship because I've just heard a few news... I didn't call - I decided to wait till you return to the UK to call. The last time I heard your voice, was over the phone just a month ago. 5am, dumbstruck by the news, I lie awake, unable to think for a moment. This is the first time a close friend has passed away. It is these moment that you question your daily doings, are you doing yourself justice? Have you met and heard from the people you love for the day? Flashbacks after flashbacks, although the last time I met you, I was bragging about my new business, but I got the chance to catch up - which at this moment, is extremely precious as I will never have the chance to spend time with you again. The last time I spend time with you rings clearly in my head, I decided to spend t...