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September 9, 2012
By ShannonLil99 GOLD, Ongar, Other
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&#039;Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be.&#039; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Avril Lavigne

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Even though I live in a small town, I've always thought of myself as a country girl. I especially love it in autumn as the trees look like they're ablaze with their brown, orange and red leaves. I love climbing the trees and admiring the views beyond, and I love the quietness of it all. The countryside is my special place, where I really feel I belong. There’s a place, near where I live, like that. I haven’t taken my friends there; it’s mine and my cousin’s special place. We will hide in the trees in the winter, sit by the lake in the summer and admire the views in spring. We’ll often exchange stories or have a long heart-to-heart.
The country is where I belong. I love the quiet songs the birds sing, and the way it’s all calm. No worries, no one bothering us. I’ve always admired the countryside, even when I was a little girl. It’s where I write, and it’s what inspires me every time I write. I wrote my article, ‘a little confidence…’ whilst I was there. I can’t concentrate as much anywhere else. And now I’m here, the wind blowing through my hair I think of a key line for my new song. ‘Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery.’ I sing it softly to myself and practise it a few times. The country is my melody and I am its harmony. Together we can create a song…

© Danielle W., Marblehead, MA

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The country inspires what I write, it's where I love to be in quieter moments such as these...
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This article has 19 comments.

Shay<3 said...
on Feb. 20 2015 at 12:04 pm
This is just like me! X) I love your writing here, it is a very treasurable piece. I live in the country and well, when I was younger me and my cousin would go hide away from the world and climb trees and be crazy and young.. I still love the country and writing when your alone makes it just come naturally. I very much enjoyed this, oddly at this time in my life I have been distant and definitely thank you for this because this absolutely brought me back to earth, where I belong.*!* :) Keep up this awesomazing writing Shannon!
ShannonLil99 GOLD said...
on Oct. 12 2014 at 3:10 pm
ShannonLil99 GOLD, Ongar, Other
10 articles 1 photo 47 comments

Favorite Quote:
&#039;Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be.&#039; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Avril Lavigne

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Um... Okay I'm fifteen and I was born in Chelmsford xx
Mariee said...
on Sep. 7 2014 at 12:28 pm
Hey, I love ittttt. I'm doing a proyect about a memoir, and I choose this one. Can you tell me your age and birth place? Please I really need this!!!!!
ShannonLil99 GOLD said...
on Sep. 29 2012 at 5:21 am
ShannonLil99 GOLD, Ongar, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&#039;Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be.&#039; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Avril Lavigne

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Thanks :) x
ShannonLil99 GOLD said...
on Sep. 29 2012 at 5:20 am
ShannonLil99 GOLD, Ongar, Other
10 articles 1 photo 47 comments

Favorite Quote:
&#039;Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be.&#039; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Avril Lavigne

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Thank you :) x
Saphirra BRONZE said...
on Sep. 18 2012 at 4:29 pm
Saphirra BRONZE, Auburn, Pennsylvania
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It's really great! I can picture exactly what you're describing and as most people have said, the ending is absolutely perfect! Great job and continue writing such beautiful pieces! 
WhenItRains21 GOLD said...
on Sep. 18 2012 at 8:01 am
WhenItRains21 GOLD, Magnolia, Texas
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I love it! Coming from the country and a small town myself, I can say that you've truly captured the allure of the countryside. I also love the end. The last few lines have a beautiful tone of finality that wrap up your piece very nicely!
Esperanza GOLD said...
on Sep. 16 2012 at 12:20 pm
Esperanza GOLD, Twinsburg, Ohio
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it's a great article and i think the descriptions are pieced together beautifully
ShannonLil99 GOLD said...
on Sep. 12 2012 at 11:04 am
ShannonLil99 GOLD, Ongar, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&#039;Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be.&#039; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Avril Lavigne

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I am online, potato! x
Becky_Star_101 BRONZE said...
on Sep. 12 2012 at 11:03 am
Becky_Star_101 BRONZE, Ongar, Other
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&#039;To understand me, you have to meet me and be around me. And then only if I&#039;m in a good mood - don&#039;t meet me in a bad mood&#039; - Avril Lavigne

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Shannon... Come online. We haven't spoken in like a day... Get online beans!
Becky_Star_101 BRONZE said...
on Sep. 12 2012 at 11:02 am
Becky_Star_101 BRONZE, Ongar, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&#039;To understand me, you have to meet me and be around me. And then only if I&#039;m in a good mood - don&#039;t meet me in a bad mood&#039; - Avril Lavigne

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I've read this article like 10 times now, I can't help it, I love it so much!!!!!!!!!!!
AmberMichelle BRONZE said...
on Sep. 11 2012 at 4:55 pm
AmberMichelle BRONZE, Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Very nice. It reminds me of when I was younger and lived in the country. 
ShannonLil99 GOLD said...
on Sep. 11 2012 at 12:37 pm
ShannonLil99 GOLD, Ongar, Other
10 articles 1 photo 47 comments

Favorite Quote:
&#039;Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be.&#039; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Avril Lavigne

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Ahahaha... Probably not, RoRoRocky555 x
RoRoRocky555 said...
on Sep. 11 2012 at 12:13 pm
RoRoRocky555, Birmingham, Other
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Not bad... Better than any article I could ever do!
RhiannaHeart_98 said...
on Sep. 11 2012 at 12:03 pm
RhiannaHeart_98, Chelmsford, Other
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OMG!!! I really love your last lines, it's like poetry!!
Loco_Coco_Moco_999 said...
on Sep. 11 2012 at 11:56 am
Loco_Coco_Moco_999, Ohar, Other
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It is really good, enjoyed reading it! x
Ellie Isleton said...
on Sep. 11 2012 at 10:54 am
Ellie Isleton, Birmingham, Other
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Ah cool... I really like it!
ShannonLil99 GOLD said...
on Sep. 11 2012 at 10:51 am
ShannonLil99 GOLD, Ongar, Other
10 articles 1 photo 47 comments

Favorite Quote:
&#039;Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I wanna be.&#039; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Avril Lavigne

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thanksss x
Becky_Star_101 BRONZE said...
on Sep. 11 2012 at 10:32 am
Becky_Star_101 BRONZE, Ongar, Other
1 article 0 photos 15 comments

Favorite Quote:
&#039;To understand me, you have to meet me and be around me. And then only if I&#039;m in a good mood - don&#039;t meet me in a bad mood&#039; - Avril Lavigne

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Really nice, I guess I need to find a place like that. Respect! xD