Tuesday, October 14. 

I wasn't ready to say goodbye. 

It was a normal day. Everything seemed to be working out. Then she suddenly decided to leave with a sudden goodbye.

She had a good run. We met in 2009, and we instantly clicked. I never left home without her with me. She saw my struggles. She witnessed my little triumphs. She was basically with me in every critical moment there was to date. She was with me each and every night as I write to my journal, wherein I sort out my feelings and reflections. She was always there. 

I must admit that there were times I took her for granted. But at the end of the day, amongst the writing tools I have with me, she will always be my first choice. 

I tried everything to revive her. But I guess, like how life goes... we have to move on. There are just some things we can't use forever even if we wanted to. 

To my dearest red mechanical pencil whom I've spent my whole college life with, as well as my first year as a working young professional, thank you. You became such a big factor in my everyday life. I must admit, I am not ready to let go of you. You will be sorely missed, that I promise you. Even though I have a new companion with my nightly musings, I will never forget our adventures together. 

To my new blue buddy, here's to a new adventures to make!