What a day yesterday was....

First we had to deal with the knowledge that there was a shooter loose very close to where I work. So basically that meant I did not leave my office and had it shut for most of the day. But that just reminded me that each and every life is precious. We shouldn't take life for granted. And that some people do desperate things in their eyes as desperate times. But makes me also think where are this person's family or friends? How did none of them see that he was headed towards this crazy rampage? Do we really know the people in our lives? Should we be paying more attention to the close people in our lives? Is there something that we could do to help each other so that they know there's is the light at the end of the tunnel?

It was such sad news about learning that Steve passed away. I was so sad that we have lost such an inspirational man. One that brought so much into our lives. Someone with a vision and knowledge beyond what i can express. And just knew how to make everyone so excited about whatever he was introducing. He definitely took pride in his work/visions. He was a man of many talents. And he will definitely be missed. I read a couple articles about him but there were two that stuck with me. And they weren't within the last couple of days. But one where a mother wrote about her encounter of him. She had met him at a block party or something. But she was writing about how he remembered her and how he'd go for daily walks with his wife. And he'd smile and/or wave. How he'd talk about his children to her and how she didn't make a great first impression for herself when she met him. It was very touching to read about a side you don't normally hear about him. And the other which everyone has read/seen but his speech at the Stanford graduation. My friend posted his words on her blog awhile ago and it just brought tears to my eyes.. and still does. This is one of many parts of his speech that stuck with me: Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma–which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. My heart aches for his loved ones that he has left behind. Not that his loss is any less important but we were so lucky to have had him in all of our lives. I didn't know him but I did see him around campus sometimes. But if it weren't for him we wouldn't have all the fun toys that he's given us. So instead of saying rest in peace again but THANK YOU STEVE!! You have made your mark in life and definitely made a difference in my life. And have taught me more than you can know. And one day I too hope that I have left my mark in each and everyone that I have met.