A lot of you have heard me speak of Angie and most of you know how special a friend she has become to me. For those of you who don't know her, she is a wonderful woman, who seems to know what I am feeling, no matter happy of hurt. She is caring, intelligent, has a brilliant smile and a warm laugh. She is someone I treasure as a friend and with whom I have met many other friends. If you need someone to listen and be there for you, she has one of the best ears ~smiles~ (even if she does disappear to do the dishes *LOL*)

Angie and I have known each other, since January or February of this year. I met her one night when I was bored and trying to stay awake for tne night shift the next evening. I met a few other people that night and have stayed friends with all except one, who's ICQ number I lost and am not happy about. Back to Angie though.

Angie and I became friends right away, we would talk about things going on in our days. We discovered that we had feelings for each other, but kept them separate for reasons some of you know. About late April however she and I started to explore our feelings, but only for a while. Things got a little bit confusing and I backed away, but my friendship with Angie was stronger than anything and I started to talk with her again as best I could. I had been a little hurt, as I believe she was when I took a break from sharing things with her.

During the few days that I backed off and only talked to Angie for a few minutes a day, I spent time evaluating my feelings. I decided, that no matter how much I thought I wanted to meet and be with Angie, her friendship meant more to me. My head now cleared, I started to talk to Angie and lend her my support and hope for a good relationship with whoever she felt she loved.

Things changed again and we started to explore our feelings, me being a bit more cautious this time not to let myself fall in love. It didn't help, I still fell for her.

Well to add to the story, I went home to a job fair in Seattle and got to meet Angie in person. We spent a few days together doing thing and getting to know the real person. We hit it off and I am so happy : )

She has brought a warmth to my heart and a smile to my face that had been missing for some time. I thank her for that. I know that I have a friend that I can depend on, and even more. ~Hugs to a very special person~