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Ridin' in My Civic by Amber K., Aurora, CO I am chillin' in my car, windows down, music up. This is where it all happens. Everything comes to life and out in the open. All my thoughts are transformed into action. The honking of other horns or men whistling at me doesn't even faze me ... Continue...
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