This is the Business
“There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.”
Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), The Odyssey
I am quite tired at this point. When I look back I realize just how much has happened over the last week. It’s kind of mind numbing to think about it all, but like John said - “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” How about a recap:
Friday June 16th: went to Afram saw one of the best shows ever then went to pick someone up from the bus station, bus was late, waited from around midnite to 4 a.m when they finally made it here. Got home at 5 a.m.
Satuday June 17th: Tired from day before didn’t do much.
Sunday June 18th: Went to N.Y. for a graduation got up at 6 a.m. picked up folks, arrived around noon, worked, worked, worked, ate drove back. Got home around 3 a.m.
Monday June 19th: did some work crap had to do something in the evening got home around 8p.m.
Tuesday June 20th: went to crappy boring training at 8 a.m. that lasted all day, found out Bomani got killed on sunday, went back to the office and called clients for cookout the next day.
Wednesday June 21st: went to Restaurant Depot to get food for cookout. Unloaded van solo. Packed coolers solo. Loaded van solo. Loaded grill with help. Dropped off coolers and grill, went to pick up members. Got a call that we had been reported and had to move the grill. Returned to find the grill was lit and had food on it. Since it couldn’t go in the van I had to physically move it from one side of the park to the other, roughly 3 or 4 blocks over grass. Mind goes blank after that.
Thursday June 22nd: did work crap, went to ceremony at the spot Bomani died. Shed 4 tears. Got home around 10:30pm.
Friday June 23rd: went to work sat through staff meeting, went to Bomanis funeral, returned to work. Found out I was an uncle. Left work saw X3.
So here is my niece Kalea. It’s funny when I think about it, I’ve never met her mother face to face and there’s a whole other part of my life going on down there.
I keeping thinking of the part in Dances with Wolves where Wind in His Hair says, ” I think he went away cause you were coming.” I just know that the nature of Bomani and who he was makes me want to know my niece. I’m going to miss him, I don’t want to miss out on her.
I am sorry to hear about Bomani. Words are so inadequate at a time like this.
Your niece is a cutie patootie. I don’t know what it is about babies that has me using such ridiculous lingo.
Comment by MizJJ — June 26, 2006 @ 6:49 pm
congratulations on your niece.
Comment by God's Child — June 26, 2006 @ 6:56 pm
Hey Amadeo, here’s raised glass to the addition of your neice to the fam. Good looking little girl. And I know that dude’s not going to miss out on her growth in this world.
Comment by Luke Cage — June 27, 2006 @ 12:00 am
That’s one hell of a roller coaster ride. Death is never easy. The death of a friend, particularly a young one, is virtually unbearable. You seem to be a trooper, but don’t underestimate your need for a breather when you’re emotionally taxed.
Comment by Breez — June 27, 2006 @ 2:09 pm
And your neice is adorable by the way. There’s just something about a fat-cheeked baby that makes things seem a little more tolerable.
Comment by Breez — June 27, 2006 @ 2:11 pm
you have been blessed with a beautiful new niece and we have been blessed with your healing in the wake of her birth. thank goodness.
your week was full. here’s hoping your next one offers you a bit of peace. you sound like you need it.
Comment by nikki — June 27, 2006 @ 2:23 pm
Congratulations man. I can feel you on the week that never ends. some how we get thru it…right
Comment by abRock — June 27, 2006 @ 3:32 pm