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By katiebeth___ SILVER
Richmond, Virginia

I think if I could go back in time… well, I hate to say this, but I probably would change a few things. I wouldn’t be so naïve. I would not be so desperate as far as he was concern...
katiebeth___ SILVER, Richmond, Virginia
8 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
Que sera, sera.:)


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By TrixLovegood PLATINUM
Lisboa, Other
TrixLovegood PLATINUM, Lisboa, Other
25 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;A room without books is like a body without a soul.&rdquo; <br /> ― Cicero

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By JadeCorrell GOLD
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
JadeCorrell GOLD, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
12 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Reality continues to ruin my life.&quot;

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By Love520 BRONZE
Clarkston, Michigan
Love520 BRONZE, Clarkston, Michigan
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Imperfection is beauty. Madness is genius. And it&#039;s better to be absolutely ridiculous, than absolutely boring,&quot; -Marilyn Monroe

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By writtenonmysoul PLATINUM
Farmington, New Mexico
writtenonmysoul PLATINUM, Farmington, New Mexico
20 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

slightly_obsessed BRONZE, Marietta, Georgia
3 articles 1 photo 0 comments
lane kohl BRONZE, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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By Peacemakerz PLATINUM
Cupertino, California
Peacemakerz PLATINUM, Cupertino, California
25 articles 2 photos 23 comments

Favorite Quote:
The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith.<br /> -John Foster Dulles

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By Acaruso BRONZE
Baltimore, Maryland
Acaruso BRONZE, Baltimore, Maryland
2 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.&quot; Sonia Riccoti

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By ElijahD.W. SILVER
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
ElijahD.W. SILVER, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life&#039;s too short, make the most of it&quot;