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Re: Chris' Writings'n Stuff

Posted over 4 years ago
Here's an update on the apartment situation I was panicking about in yesterday's posts.I finally got to speak to Chris' super. It turned out things aren't as bad as I feared, they cleaned out the apartment but boxed everything. I told him to toss or donate Chris' clothing (sigh... his mother doesn't want it and it would make shipping so much more expensive) and box everything for shipping, also promised to send him the $$ as soon as he had a figure for me. (Yeah I'm gonna be taken advantage of, but wtf...)Anyhow... JB, the super (his e-mail is bigpapajb@xxx - not a joke) said he was told that Chris had a massive heart attack, and that he was in the hospital for another day or two before he died... which explains the differing dates given for his death... it was on his birthday that he passed away... Well. OK. I'd better not dwell on that now. All that remains to be done once those boxes are shipped to Richmond is getting Chris' laptop from the repair shop... so, once Chris' mother receives a certificate of death, I might ask you folks in the LA area to help getting it back... Damnit man... this is a sad business...
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  1. Dave
    Dave says Well, some closure is better than none. I was thinking about what you were saying about him being ignored by the system in Los Angeles... I remember reading recently in the LA Times how overworked and disorganized the LA Coroner's office is. It may not be something as sinister as racism, maybe just plain old fashioned incompetence. Anyway, I'm here if you need me.
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  2. 2Serenity
    2Serenity says Thank you for the update. Poor baby had a heart attack. Gosh, this is making me weak. Too young. I hope he did not have an undetected heart ailment. Some of these medical doctors today really make me scared. I appreciate you taking time to let us know what is going on. Hope you are okay, {{Micki}}
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  3. ivylander
    ivylander says You're so right - this work is as necessary as it is joyless, and you get no point from the world for doing it, just the grim satisfaction of knowing that you're doing right by someone you love. Come to think of it, that's pretty big...
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  4. mickimicki
    mickimicki says Not _entirely_ joyless. Joy isn't the right word, still it feels like taking care of him, or the closest I'm going to get to that. I guess that's what we wanna do for our loved ones, isn't it...
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  5. Augusts1
    Augusts1 says Sad business indeed but at least you are able to feel some satisfaction in doing this as penance for him since you weren't able to be around the past few months, which is totally understandable in dealing w/depression. I deal w/depression myself so I totally relate to what you've described in your previous posts Micki.
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  6. mickimicki
    mickimicki says Everybody I know who's dealing with depression (quite a few people) are really nice people. What a consolation, huh?
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  7. 2Serenity
    2Serenity says Music therapy help with my depression 4 sure! I know how to trash talk and hide feelings it is sick. You are so right mick!
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  8. Augusts1
    Augusts1 says Lol, yea I think that's true. I'll take that as a compliment Micki! I think those of us who do deal w/depression are the types that are much more AWARE of their inner selves & our behaviour & how it affects others, so it makes sense that we are really nice, caring folk. The problem is that we get bogged down in our inner selves, our thoughts & behaviour & let the maelstrom of emotions carry us away.
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  9. mickimicki
    mickimicki says Serenity, the worst part is, when I'm really fucked up I sometimes find even music too painful, because all feelings seem too painful... yeah the best one can do in these situations is to talk little to avoid talking trash... which is also crap... it sucks.. August, yeah, it's something like that... it's something about caring too much actually, bothering too much, and having absurd standards for oneself... you know, many very funny people have depression, cliché of the sad clown etc., and absurdly, I'm making some of my "best" jokes when things really aren't funny. Oh, and my best friend is a psychiatrist (of all people), and she agrees that depressives are still nicer to be with than "patients" with most other mental disorders. Something like, the one-eyed among the blind... I'm gonna raise my grepsi to that...
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  10. Augusts1
    Augusts1 says Yes I understand that! I have a WICKED sense of humor myself & often when things are quite serious it hits me. And yes we do care too much, very true & have high expectations of ourselves most of all & others & life in general. The real world never lives up to what we think it should be. Although I have no alcohol drink nearby I'll raise my glass of water to your 'one-eyed among the blind' as well. Cheers!
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  11. mickimicki
    mickimicki says Cheers! ("Always Look At The Bright Side Of Life" from Monty Python's ??Life Of Brian?? playing in my head, including clip of Brian on the cross...)
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  12. 2Serenity
    2Serenity says Micki: I think this is part of the reason I have been more into instrumental and ambient music recently I just cannot take the lyrics to some songs in some cases. I have really been into the jazz, blues and classical since February. I have the few select artists who have always been there for me but otherwise it is all instrumental for me. Part of my problem which I realize is that I am not as physically active as I used to be and that helps a lot with my depression if I can focus and channel it in many ways. At least like August said that "yes we do care too much & have very high expectations" I know also my weaknesses and that is what makes me depressed sometimes but at least I can admit it and not hide it. Hang in there, kiddo. Just know I understand the pain from the other side of the world. Listen here to Rivertribe. So mellow and chill to me. http://www.rivertribe.com/ click on Listen You can hear the entire album I think. I bought it from emusic and it was a wonderful investment! {{{micki}} {{Mog Fam}}
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  13. Augusts1
    Augusts1 says Lol, Micki, I LOVE that movie & ending scene, so brilliant! Serenity, I would agree that "I know also my weaknesses and that is what makes me depressed sometimes but at least I can admit it and not hide it." TOO TRUE! Hugs backatcha & Micki!
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  14. ROCKNROLLPIMP
    ROCKNROLLPIMP says thanks for the info damn too young for that shit! too young
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  15. Iren
    Iren says Miki... sounds like you have everything in hand.. hope everything works out smoothly..
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  16. glammerhammer
    glammerhammer says wow.......good job detective....I am proud of you for figuring out the mystery.....ohmigod.....I am sorry he had to suffer.....I am so glad you got his things....or are getting them taken care of.....
    Permalink posted 11/02/2007
  17. LadyC
    LadyC says hugs
    Permalink posted 11/03/2007
  18. mickimicki
    mickimicki says Hugs back Connie. I know you mean it darling. Vanessa, it wasn't so hard after all... so much harder losing Chris... thanks for everything... Thanks Iren, like I said, it's a joke compared to losing Chris... even feels like a blessing there's something to do... the afterword... Keith... yeah... He was way too young... It's a goddamn tragedy.
    Permalink posted 11/03/2007
  19. TBoom
    TBoom says Just as you were lucky to have Crash in your life, Crash was damn lucky to have you in his. I'm sure his family appreciates everything you've done.
    Permalink posted 11/03/2007
  20. Anna
    Anna says I'm glad there is some progress with C's stuff, lady. Massive heart attack? .....what the fuck, so few things make sense. But it's a closure, yeah. I guess it helps on some level.
    Permalink posted 11/03/2007
  21. Pseudo Cyborg
    Pseudo Cyborg says Wow. If you need help with anything in LA, let me know. I'm back in town Tuesday and would be happy to lend a hand.
    Permalink posted 11/03/2007

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