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It was a first
By simplicityonpaper GOLD
Ashburn, Virginia

The carpet chafed my elbow as I lifted my torso off the ground to sit up straight. "Come on, just stay a little longer," he said playfully, tugging at my wrist from bel...
simplicityonpaper GOLD, Ashburn, Virginia
16 articles 0 photos 1 comment

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"Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does he give them opportunities to love each other?" ~Evan Almighty "God"

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When You Believe
By Anonymous
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Chaniya Cholis and Coconuts
By indiangirl95 BRONZE
Charlotte, North Carolina
indiangirl95 BRONZE, Charlotte, North Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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Being Size 12
By Odile,OhOdile SILVER
Mumbai, Other
Odile,OhOdile SILVER, Mumbai, Other
7 articles 5 photos 28 comments

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forgiveness is the scent the rose leaves on the heel that crushes it

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Living a Gay Life
By Bballgrrl SILVER
Loveland, Ohio
Bballgrrl SILVER, Loveland, Ohio
6 articles 0 photos 2 comments

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Success is not measured by what you accomplished but the oppostion you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.&nbsp;<br /> -Orison Swett Marden

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Finding my way back home
By saatvikarathor GOLD
Bangalore, Other
saatvikarathor GOLD, Bangalore, Other
18 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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You'll Always Be My Best Friend
By Shanagians SILVER
Tamaroa, Illinois
Shanagians SILVER, Tamaroa, Illinois
5 articles 0 photos 1 comment

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&ldquo;What is the point of being alive if you don&#039;t at least try to do something remarkable?&rdquo; <br /> ― John Green, An Abundance of Katherines

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The Chocolate Martini Mistake
By iholland95 BRONZE
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
iholland95 BRONZE, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
2 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Take things one step at a time.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Don&#039;t be a hater. Support the fine arts!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let&#039;s make the most of tonight like we&#039;re gonna die young&quot;

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Writing
By BadGirl GOLD
Dacula, Georgia
BadGirl GOLD, Dacula, Georgia
13 articles 10 photos 56 comments

Favorite Quote:
I&#039;d rather be HATED for who I am<br /> then be LOVED for who I&#039;m not.<br /> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /> All I need is for someone to say &quot;I believe in you.&quot;

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I Am A Vegetarian.
By NaiNelson PLATINUM
Bellevue, Washington
NaiNelson PLATINUM, Bellevue, Washington
36 articles 0 photos 8 comments

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Change in life is never easy, but you have to learn to deal with it because life doesn&#039;t slow down for stragglers.

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