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By kimiap SILVER
Raleigh, North Carolina

As the New Year is encroaching just around the corner, a lot of us are likely reminiscing 2014, and thinking ahead for 2015, praising what we’ve done well, and pondering p...
kimiap SILVER, Raleigh, North Carolina
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By KaiLeena PLATINUM
Fort Wayne, Indiana
KaiLeena PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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&quot;He&rsquo;s not perfect. You aren&rsquo;t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn&rsquo;t going to quote poetry, he&rsquo;s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don&rsquo;t hurt him, don&rsquo;t change him, and don&rsquo;t expect for more than he can give. Don&rsquo;t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he&rsquo;s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don&rsquo;t exist, but there&rsquo;s always one guy that is perfect for you.&quot; <br /> &mdash; Bob Marley

Kaydie PLATINUM, Uyo, Other
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&quot;There are all these ideas about what is perfect and what is beautifu land what is smart,but the most appealing thing is,that which is me is nobody else&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Jennifer Lopez

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By Salman BRONZE
South Pasadena, California
Salman BRONZE, South Pasadena, California
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By Olaf.lover GOLD
Fairfax, Virginia
Olaf.lover GOLD, Fairfax, Virginia
12 articles 2 photos 26 comments

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&quot;Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain.&quot;

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By Mae10 BRONZE
Columbia, North Carolina
Mae10 BRONZE, Columbia, North Carolina
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Zack Hudson BRONZE, Scottsdale, Arizona
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By Braden12 BRONZE
Melbourne, Florida
Braden12 BRONZE, Melbourne, Florida
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Wafflefairy BRONZE, Elmwood Park, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;People think that I must be a very strange person. This is not correct. I have the heart of a small boy. It is in a glass jar on my desk.&quot; -Stephen King