Good News and Bad News

I have a question.  Why does good news always have bad news follow it?    Tonight when I got up for work, I tried on some old jeans as I have to dress up today to attend the company dinner.  My current jeans have gotten so big, it's crazy.  They are huge on me and I have to wear a belt (belt is also to big now) to keep my pants from falling off.  I didn't want to look like a goober, so I tried on an old Pair that were 6 inches smaller.   They fit and were loose around the waist (legs were a little tight) but they fit and I could wear them!! I was happy, it made my day.  Was going to post the succcess on the phen forums when I got to work.  Tonight when I got into work, I got the bad news that comes with the good news.  My friend and coworker who has been on medical leave, passed away today.  So that has put a big damper on my mood.  I even left my friend (and also co-worker who's on vacation and knows about my diet) a message to call me cause I have good news, now I have to tell my friend that his friend has passed away.