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By Anonymous

As a teenage girl in the 8th grade I often find myself wondering, if I follow my dreams when I am finished with school, how am I going to use this? After my school career is finish...

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Sunshine15 PLATINUM, Modi&#39in, Other
20 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, nothing else ever has. ~Margaret Mead

Smilepretty BRONZE, Shadehill, South Dakota
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

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There is one quality that one must posses to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to posses it.

AshleyIsLegiit9 BRONZE, North East, Pennsylvania
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"One day, you're gonna want her. The girl that knew she wasn't perfect, but tried to be for you. The girl that wanted nothing more than to be there for you, and loving you was the only way she could. The girl that saw your flaws, but valued them as much as your strengths. The girl that still can't bring herself to hate you, even though sometimes you probably deserve it. The girl that should have you, but doesn't."

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By USCG13 BRONZE
Los Alamos, New Mexico
USCG13 BRONZE, Los Alamos, New Mexico
2 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
"their like lil' sponges"!!!!

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princessaleciaa BRONZE, Fort Wayne, Indiana
2 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Life's way to awesome to waste your time thinking about someone who doesn't treat you right." -Jack Barakat

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By brysmarie12 PLATINUM
Neoga, Illinois
brysmarie12 PLATINUM, Neoga, Illinois
22 articles 1 photo 53 comments

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I am the author of my own life... unfortunately I'm writing in pen and can't erase my mistakes.

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By Shykimmichi BRONZE
Shannon, North Carolina
Shykimmichi BRONZE, Shannon, North Carolina
3 articles 0 photos 3 comments

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if you can do it so can i. if u dont suceed try again until u do.

Johnnyhasswag BRONZE, Garden Grove, California
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

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Impossible is nothing...