Today I woke up an hour early to drink a cup of coffee and do some homework. I decided I deserved a little pinterest time and happy music before I get my day going. I start browsing and put on shuffle and my absolute favorite song "Angel" by Jack Johnson comes on.
This song is nostalgic for me. I love it because I believe there are angels on this earth within each person, doing good in this world and making others happy. It reminds me of a teacher I had during high school that tragically died after child birth my Junior Year. When I say she was an angel on this earth, I am not exaggerating one bit. She radiated positivity, happiness, and kindness each and every day of class. I had her Freshman and Sophomore of high school and got to know her fairly well. She had such an impact on my high school experience, but also my life, whether she knew it or not. To this day I still think about her sparkly red shoes and amazing smile that would light up any room she strutted in to. I know she is watching down on all of us each day. Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of her impact she left on this world. I wish I could go back and tell her how much she inspired me to be positive and live life each day with an open heart. I wish I could tell her how much I appreciated her and how much her dedication to teaching meant to me. This is a constant reminder of the unexpectedness of life. After I found out about her passing, I was in complete shock and my only regret was not telling her these things. It's a constant reminder to tell the people you appreciate in your life that you do appreciate them. To tell the barista at Starbucks that their happiness made your day. To tell your best friends how thankful you are for them and how much you love them. To tell you parents how you couldn't live without them. To tell your teachers that you appreciate their hard work and dedication to help you become who you are. Every time I hear this song I think about Mrs. Sutrick and her irreplaceable happiness that flooded my heart every day in class. I hope someday I can make an impact like she did on the world. "Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry" In loving memory of Amanda Sutrick
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