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two years ago, i stood in front of a building that would change the way i would live my life. two and half years ago, i left friends i had made and kept for over 5 years. two years ago, i met an angel.

two years ago i switched schools. i didnt know anyone or had any confidence in myself. i remember standing in line in front of my soon to be homeroom teacher, not realising how much the person standing behind me would change my life.

her name was candice.

i guess i have to thank my teacher, even though i hate his guts. he randomly introduced us and we instantly clicked.

i had never been very outgoing. i had always prefered to watch from a distance and not approach people. that was exactly what i expected i would do when i was standing in that line.

Candice was confident, easy going and fun to be around. she was my exact opposite. we didnt even look like each other. but we never realised just how much we had in common.

being with candice that year brought out the me that i was afraid to show, and kept locked in my heart. she allowed me to begin to do the things i loved, i could talk out loud and act and sing infront of people like i never could before. she gave me confidence and the ability to actually like myself. she gave me a new life.

i like to think i that i brought out something in her as well. me, being the studious, booky geeky girl, really enjoyed writing poems and stories. because i showed her my interest, i believe i brought out the her that loved to express herself through the pen and paper, and since then we have written enough poems to fill a book. we both have also been published in a poetry contest this past spring.

if there is a god, then he must love me, because he sent down an angel that released me from the gripps of the shadow. but like in all stories, angels eventually go back to the clouds.

after the summer of 08, we weren't as close as before. we still hung out together and talked, but it wasnt the same. because of her help, i had finally made friends on my own, and she had many, many more friends than i did, being the blond popular girl that she was.

because of her ability to give me confidence, i had tried out for the regional arts program in my school district for vocal music. even though i am happy that i was accepted, it also means that i will no longer be going to the same school as candice.

and just last night was our graduation. we shared memories of the past few years, shared laughter, and we shared tears. and this afternoon, our last day of school, was something to remember. i will remember this day forever, because it was the day my angel flew away.