I was living in England at the time and was playing on my xbox. I accidentally turned over to the TV and saw something about MJ. I thought it was talking about his concerts at the O2, but then listened more carefully to find he had cardiac arrest.
In an instant my world changed, and alone in my flat I could barely pick myself of the floor. I don't think I have ever in my life been so affected by anything. I went into denial thinking it was all a con, but when BBC news confirmed he was no longer with us I nearly died of a broken heart myself.
I phoned up my Mum in Australia, it was quite early in the morning there and she had not seen the news. Barely able to speak I told my Mum the news. I was completely unconsolable. I was unable to go to work for 2 days. Everyone at work knew why I was not there. They knew just how excited I was about going to see TII and that this news would have destroyed me.
I will always remember Michael for bringing me hope, joy and inspiration. I choose to live my life helping people, being decent and giving time to people in need all in his honour.
Michael was my friend, one I never met personally, but he has had such a huge impact on my life I feel as though we have known each other for ever.
My heart still aches and will forever be heavy, but I take solace in knowing there is a community of people just like me.
"Today we stand together, all around the world, joined in a common purpose to remake the planet into a haven of joy and understanding and goodness. No one should have to suffer, especially our children. This time we must succeed." - Michael Jackson
In an instant my world changed, and alone in my flat I could barely pick myself of the floor. I don't think I have ever in my life been so affected by anything. I went into denial thinking it was all a con, but when BBC news confirmed he was no longer with us I nearly died of a broken heart myself.
I phoned up my Mum in Australia, it was quite early in the morning there and she had not seen the news. Barely able to speak I told my Mum the news. I was completely unconsolable. I was unable to go to work for 2 days. Everyone at work knew why I was not there. They knew just how excited I was about going to see TII and that this news would have destroyed me.
I will always remember Michael for bringing me hope, joy and inspiration. I choose to live my life helping people, being decent and giving time to people in need all in his honour.
Michael was my friend, one I never met personally, but he has had such a huge impact on my life I feel as though we have known each other for ever.
My heart still aches and will forever be heavy, but I take solace in knowing there is a community of people just like me.
"Today we stand together, all around the world, joined in a common purpose to remake the planet into a haven of joy and understanding and goodness. No one should have to suffer, especially our children. This time we must succeed." - Michael Jackson