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By eMiLyP GOLD
Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Highschool. The word itself isn’t that scary, but the meaning behind it is. Summer is a safe time for those who don’t like school. But as it comes to an end, many begin to feel...
eMiLyP GOLD, Jeannette, Pennsylvania
13 articles 6 photos 127 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is short; speak your mind, say what ya wanna say, and do what ya wanna do (as long as you don't get caught!).


Nonfiction
By TeriMichelle BRONZE
Phoenix, Arizona
TeriMichelle BRONZE, Phoenix, Arizona
3 articles 1 photo 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
Not all scars show, not all wounds heal, sometimes you can't always see the pain someone feels.

Nonfiction
By Anonymous
Nonfiction
By and4aslan GOLD
Livonia, Michigan
and4aslan GOLD, Livonia, Michigan
13 articles 21 photos 28 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Close your eyes, and keep your mind wide open&quot; -Bridge to Terabithia<br /> &quot;If I&#039;ve learned anything, it&#039;s that my mascara isn&#039;t waterproof.&quot; -Sammie Jameston (Mascara Isn&#039;t Waterproof)<br /> &quot;When I say I love you. You say you don&#039;t deserve it. When I say I need you . You say I deserve someone better, When I say my life is better with you. You say I don&#039;t know any better. But when I kiss you, you say I love you, When I have to go, you say I need you. When I am with you, you know, that there is no better feeling then our love coming together and that is something we both deserve.&quot;

Nonfiction
By and4aslan GOLD
Livonia, Michigan
and4aslan GOLD, Livonia, Michigan
13 articles 21 photos 28 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Close your eyes, and keep your mind wide open&quot; -Bridge to Terabithia<br /> &quot;If I&#039;ve learned anything, it&#039;s that my mascara isn&#039;t waterproof.&quot; -Sammie Jameston (Mascara Isn&#039;t Waterproof)<br /> &quot;When I say I love you. You say you don&#039;t deserve it. When I say I need you . You say I deserve someone better, When I say my life is better with you. You say I don&#039;t know any better. But when I kiss you, you say I love you, When I have to go, you say I need you. When I am with you, you know, that there is no better feeling then our love coming together and that is something we both deserve.&quot;

Nonfiction
By and4aslan GOLD
Livonia, Michigan
and4aslan GOLD, Livonia, Michigan
13 articles 21 photos 28 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Close your eyes, and keep your mind wide open&quot; -Bridge to Terabithia<br /> &quot;If I&#039;ve learned anything, it&#039;s that my mascara isn&#039;t waterproof.&quot; -Sammie Jameston (Mascara Isn&#039;t Waterproof)<br /> &quot;When I say I love you. You say you don&#039;t deserve it. When I say I need you . You say I deserve someone better, When I say my life is better with you. You say I don&#039;t know any better. But when I kiss you, you say I love you, When I have to go, you say I need you. When I am with you, you know, that there is no better feeling then our love coming together and that is something we both deserve.&quot;

Nonfiction
By softballgirl14 BRONZE
Londondery, New Hampshire
softballgirl14 BRONZE, Londondery, New Hampshire
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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By mustlovejenna BRONZE
Cave Creek, Arizona
mustlovejenna BRONZE, Cave Creek, Arizona
1 article 7 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Some of the greatest things in life are unseen. That&#039;s why you close your eyes when you kiss and dream.

BeckyAdele BRONZE, East Grinstead, Other
1 article 2 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Becky - you&#039;re amazing.&quot;

pianocyh BRONZE, Tenafly, New Jersey
2 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Nice guys finish last, and altruists get burned to the ground&quot;<br /> &quot;A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. &quot; -Charles Darwin<br /> &quot;What doesn&#039;t kill you can only make you stronger&quot;