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By Smilepretty BRONZE
Shadehill, South Dakota

We’ve all heard the ‘Protection against Identity Theft’ ads. To some of us, this may seem strange. Some of us think ‘Why would I need to buy protection for my identity? That’s who...
Smilepretty BRONZE, Shadehill, South Dakota
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There is one quality that one must posses to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to posses it.


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

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"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

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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