A Commuter's Life

I saw my Aunt in my dream three nights ago. Was I that tired from the two hours travel from office back to home? Yes, I only have dreams when I am exhausted. I could not really remember the details. One thing sure, I think we chatted and it was a happy occasion. Oh, I have not seen her for more than a decade, I guess. She was sick and bed ridden. I have been postponing the visit due to time constraint. My Aunt lived in the province. Why did I dream of my dear Aunt? I had a haunch but somehow just let that thought passed.

Anyways, I woke up and prepared for office again. I prepared my things and I just realized that I have not been using my personal mobile phone. We were given service units for our coordination needs. I think that it is not practical bringing two cellphones. I always avoid exposure to the dark side of society. Well, there are still some people who take things that do not belong to them. Before leaving, I reminded my husband to just turn on my personal mobile phone. I did not tell everybody about my service unit number. It is for official use only anyways.

Yesterday, as I told my husband that I was already riding the shuttle, he said that my Aunt already passed away that morning. Gee, I was not surprised? Was I expecting it? I do not like to admit but yes, sometimes, I could tell or foresee death coming. Eerie, is it not? I planned to go there today but interment would be on Sunday. We might just go there by Saturday.

Thanks Aunt for your visit in my dream. I am sorry I was not able to visit you when you were still alive.

I know you are happy where you are now. You have been a good daughter and a good Aunt.