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Falling off - by Vivian Loh - circles

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I haven't been proud of myself in 2 years

In 9th grade I was just a pedestrian strolling on the streets, looking up at the skyscrapers and walls and thinking somewhat sadly of how I wished I could be there. In the following years I did manage to climb one, and became so obsessed with the joy of heights that I refused to come back down, even after high school ended. I chose a wall and walked along it, heading toward thick fog but not caring because at least it was above ground. At least people could see me. At first, this elevated path seemed somewhat like a walk in the park — the incline was flat or maybe even slightly downward…

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