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By Velvetdream BRONZE
Oakland, New Jersey

If I had a nickel for every time I told myself I’m going to put my happiness first, I would probably have about ten million piggy banks— all filled with useless change. Why do...
Velvetdream BRONZE, Oakland, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
"Don't explain your philosophy—embody it"


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marleevarlee GOLD, Cincinnatus, New York
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What would you do if you weren't afraid?

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By MikaelMoss BRONZE
Paragould, Arkansas
MikaelMoss BRONZE, Paragould, Arkansas
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By cbrzenk GOLD
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
cbrzenk GOLD, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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By balletbrooksie BRONZE
Waltham, Massachusetts
balletbrooksie BRONZE, Waltham, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"From these emotions, we build and grow into the people we strive to become" -A. Brooks

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By alwayssunshine PLATINUM
Charlotte, North Carolina
alwayssunshine PLATINUM, Charlotte, North Carolina
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brittany_gaston BRONZE, Ormond Beach, Florida
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TonyJJr BRONZE, Conway, Arkansas
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”<br /> <br /> --Hunter S. Thompson

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By Jerome1964 BRONZE
Farmington, New Hampshire
Jerome1964 BRONZE, Farmington, New Hampshire
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