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By the3rdkind GOLD
Santo Domingo, Other

Has there ever been a day when you stop what you’re doing, just literally stop and say to yourself, “I want to leave, I want to leave this house, these people, this town, this coun...
the3rdkind GOLD, Santo Domingo, Other
11 articles 2 photos 20 comments

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One day you are seventeen and planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And that someday is yesterday. And this is your life. - Nathan Scott (OTH)


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By Wired_To_Inspire PLATINUM
Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
Wired_To_Inspire PLATINUM, Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
49 articles 0 photos 11 comments

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"Your mind fights the battles, but your heart wins the war." -Liz Ruth

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By JinxxyWinxxy BRONZE
Hull, Other
JinxxyWinxxy BRONZE, Hull, Other
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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Easy peasy, pumpkin peasy.

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By nsn_495 GOLD
Manteca, California
nsn_495 GOLD, Manteca, California
13 articles 41 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never frown, for you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile(:

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By lulabell BRONZE
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
lulabell BRONZE, Moncks Corner, South Carolina
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments
Marcus67 BRONZE, Millville, New Jersey
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
You have the choice

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By Marcus67 BRONZE
Millville, New Jersey
Marcus67 BRONZE, Millville, New Jersey
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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You have the choice

Bunbungirl SILVER, Tampa, Florida
6 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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&quot;Accept Loss forever&quot;<br /> Jack Kerunac

Vintage15 BRONZE, Surprise, Arizona
1 article 20 photos 0 comments

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&quot;Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.&rdquo; <br /> ― Albert Einstein

dreamersexclusive BRONZE, Tucson, Arizona
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

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It&#039;s never too late to be who you might have been