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By AshleyIsLegiit9 BRONZE
North East, Pennsylvania

The other day, I went with my mom and dad to see the new movie Extremely loud, and Incredibly Close. During the whole movie and for the rest of the night, I was crying my eyes out....
AshleyIsLegiit9 BRONZE, North East, Pennsylvania
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"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

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"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...

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By AlexieG. GOLD
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AlexieG. GOLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
17 articles 0 photos 8 comments

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"Do not hide behind the image of who you wish to be, or you will lose sight of who you once were."

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Shimonu BRONZE, Cape Town, Other
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
I always admire those who look good. You know, like model good. Because the hours they spend getting ready are the ones where I’m hunched over a computer like a hermit, desperately trying to hit my count. I never know where they get the time ~ Simone Robinson

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By tmgags96 SILVER
New Boston, New Hampshire
tmgags96 SILVER, New Boston, New Hampshire
7 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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a drop in the ocean, a change in the weather. i was praying that you and me might end up together..its like wishing for rain as i stand in the desert... you are my heaven ♥