An Excerpt From a Short Story

It was a crisp October afternoon, a perfect fall temperature with a cool breeze whisked in his face, the subtle scent of salt reminded him he was in Boston, if the cobbled stone path and brown bricked colonial buildings of the university failed to do so. As he walked across the cobble pathway, he smiled as he observed the brilliant fall colors in the yard. He was a man of no more than fifty and his once dark brown has was starting to fade to gray. With a swift flick of his arm he glanced down at his platinum and gold Rolex watch, it was three after three. He was now running late for a very important cocktail, hastening his stride he nearly collided with a student on his way to class. After exchanging apologies, he continued on his path away from the ever so boring business meeting he barely heard a word of due to his great distraction. In a few moments time he was met by the end of the campus, as he crossed under the gate emblazed with an H and the university crest his black Mercedes came into sight. Climbing into his car, he was met by the instantaneous low rumble of the German engine. It was now 3:13 according to his Rolex, "Seventeen minutes, I can't be late."

A Tribute to Steve Jobs

"Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." - Apple Inc.

These words were first used in a commercial that Steve Jobs had made for the original Apple. After his untimely passing this Wednesday, we have come to appreciate all Mr. Jobs has done for society, he was the Einstein of our time. Mr. Jobs is the best example of the American Dream I can think of as he went from nothing to everything simply by following his dreams. He was determined and passionate and fought on to achieve his full potential. By doing what he loved not only did he satisfy himself, but he also did wonders for this world. From the original iPods that revolutionized musical entertainment as we know it to the iPhone that has forever changed wireless connection and communication, we are indebted to Mr. Jobs and his American Dream. It is unfair that someone as great as he has meet his fate at such a young age but always remember his great ideologies. He knew that life was unpredictable and that we must make the best of it no matter what. He made this statement during a Commencement Address made at Stanford University, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. … Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” Our hearts go out to the Jobs family and Apple Inc. for the loss of this great man. We will always remember the joy he brought to all of us. Steve Jobs may you forever rest in peace.