Life is short Ode to DG- RIP

21:02:00 Kikoprincess 0 Comments

I found out today that my best friend from school passed away. Yes, I was best friends with her from Grade 4 all the way through to grade 10 before I changed schools. She had made such a big difference in my life.

When I started at a new school (being the only asian in my grade), she was an instant friend.
When I was too nervous to attempt camp activities, she was by my side.
When I was too shy to speak up, she was by my side.
When I wanted to write my first novel, she was by my side.
When my dad passed away, she was by my side.
When I didn't know how to turn down the first guy who asked me out, she was by my side.
When I had an idea to put on a play at school, she was by my side.
When I was so nervous I couldn't speak properly for the debating competition, she was by my side.
When we graduated primary school and got our awards, she was by my side.
When we entered into a large high school overwhelmed by so many people, she was by my side.
When we woke up to the news of September 11, she was by my side.
When I became teary on the last day of grade 10 knowing that I wasn't going to see many of these friends again, she was by my side.

In high school, especially after I changed schools, we kind of lost contact. In fact, I have lost contact with many people. Part of that is sheer laziness on my behalf. A few weeks ago, I re-contacted DG and had arranged a catchup after her last round of chemo. And it never got there.

She was my rock when I was unsteady. My best friend throughout most of my schooling. Not only was she by my side, but she encouraged me to be a better version of me- to try things I didn't think was possible. And having read through the dozens of well wishes left on her FB wall tonight, I've discovered that over the years she hadn't changed. She was still helping others, still inspiring others, still bubbly and outspoken. It was a short and brave battle. I will always remember the awkward moments, the encouraging moments, the fun moments, but most of all, the us moments. Thank you for being uniquely you.

My dear friend. RIP.

A mini version of #21

20:30:00 Kikoprincess 0 Comments

Well really, #21 was to learn how to play the guitar.

Instead I've done the mini version and started to learn the ukulele.  I think this is an ok compromise or first step. This is my first song. I have this track on repeat sometimes, because after 8 years of watching How I met Your Mother,  Ted meets the mother. And she is perfect for him.

Maybe one day I will meet someone out there someday who has gone through a similar journey as Ted. Where they have fallen in and out of love, where they have been hopeful and disappointed, where they have sinned and been forgiven, where they have grown as an individual, where they have been hurt and where they have hurt others. Maybe, just maybe I am that one person in their life that the story is waiting for.

So I await the director of my story and his story to make each step to be known. For only He knows.

La Vie En Rose- from How I met Your Mother #HIMYM

https://ukutabs.com/c/cristin-milioti/la-vie-en-rose-2/

Intro: GG chord Gmaj7Gmaj7 chord EmEm chord AmAm chord DD chord D7D7 chord
 
 
GG chord                         Gmaj7Gmaj7 chord
Hold me close and hold me fast
                     EmEm chord
The magic spells you cast
                  AmAm chord  DD chord
This is La Vie en ros-e
 
 
                        D7D7 chord
When you kiss me heaven sighs
                      DD chord
And though I close my eyes
                Dsus4Dsus4 chord D7D7 chord
I see La Vie en ros-e
 
 
GG chord                         Gmaj7Gmaj7 chord
When you press me to your heart
                EmEm chord
I'm in a world apart
                    CC chord
a world where roses bloom
 
 
AmAm chord                        GG chord
And when you speak angels sing from above
AmAm chord                     DD chord
Everyday words seem to turn into love songs
 
 
GG chord                           Gmaj7Gmaj7 chord
Give your heart and soul to me
                     CC chord
And life will always be
   AmAm chord  DD chord       GG chord
La Vie en rose