This afternoon was just like any other. It was 4:45pm and I was anxious to be off work. The rain was really starting to come down out there and all I wanted was to be in the comfort of my warm home. I could practically feel the fleece of my sweatpants. I clicked over to Twitter, chin in hand & read over some of my friends' updates. Just a few more minutes to go, I thought. Yes, it was an afternoon just like any other. Almost.
A tweet suddenly jumped out at me after I hit refresh. BREAKING NEWS: STEVE JOBS DEAD AT AGE 56. I gasped audibly and hit refresh again. And again. And again. My timeline was abuzz with news that I did not want to believe. The man who, in a large part is responsible for so much of my lifestyle and career--is gone. It wasn't until I visited Apple's homepage to read their official statement, that I was moved to tears. Yes, I cried for Steve Jobs and for his family.
Apple products have been in my life since I was a kid. I remember thinking how the original iMac's looked like they were from outer space {but of course I secretly wanted one}. I suppose in a way they were, because Steve's passion and innovation for useful & powerful technology was way before its time, much like Steve's death.
He will be so dearly missed--by me & so many other countless fellow nerds who's lives and careers rely heavily on the tools he made possible. It is ironic to think about the fact that millions of people found out the news of his passing on the very device he created. If that isn't a legacy I don't know what is.
Rest in peace, Steve.
By val October 5, 2011
Even though I’ve never been obsessed with apple products, its still so sad to lose such an innovator of our time. He really did create the environment we (us nerds) grew up in. He will be missed. Just another reason to fight back against cancer and continue the research.
By Heather Marie October 5, 2011
I’m not usually affected by things such as this, but today I truly felt a sense of heartbreak when I heard the news. He will be missed.
By steph anne October 5, 2011
So weird because the same thing happened to me on how I found out today. Anxious to get off work and found out via Twitter. Such a sad thing. I couldn’t believe it at first.
By marfaamayyyyyay October 5, 2011
I’ve just woken up to this news, it’s very sad. He changed the modern world.
By Mandy @ Miss Indie October 6, 2011
It’s so sad…I was shocked when I found out. :(
By Ashley October 6, 2011
It’s weird. I thought for sure yesterday would be a bit somber after I found out but today would resume normalcy. Not true at all. We lost someone magnificent.
By Melisande October 6, 2011
this is one of the most touching steve job tributes i’ve read. he influenced and shaped so many people and careers. it’s so sad :(
By Shelby October 6, 2011
We lost an amazing innovator, it is really sad to think of all the things he won’t be around to create for us. When he announced he was stepping down in August I feared that the end was near. There were a lot of great things tweeted and said about him, but I have to say one of the ones that struck me as to how large the impact he made was: “The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.” —President Obama
By alejandra October 6, 2011
i cried, too.
By Ashlee October 6, 2011
I also cried for Steve yesterday. I’ve been using apple products for thirteen years! It’s devastating.