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By kimpossiblebyday GOLD
South San Francisco, California

Halfway through the long weekend, I can't wait for it be over. I miss you. Even if I just talked to you.... I miss you. The sound of your voice on the phone is deeper...
kimpossiblebyday GOLD, South San Francisco, California
12 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I began to view the world at large through borrowed eyes more like those I wanted to own: hopeful." -Ellen Hopkins


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By midnightmetanoia PLATINUM
Gaithersburg, Maryland
midnightmetanoia PLATINUM, Gaithersburg, Maryland
39 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Soon madness has worn you down. It&rsquo;s easier to do what it says than argue. In this way, it takes over your mind. You no longer know where it ends and you begin. You believe anything it says. You do what it tells you, no matter how extreme or absurd. If it says you&rsquo;re worthless, you agree. You plead for it to stop. You promise to behave. You are on your knees before it, and it laughs.&quot; <br /> &mdash; Marya Hornbacher

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By Alypet11 SILVER
Oak Park, California
Alypet11 SILVER, Oak Park, California
5 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you&#039;ll go. -Dr. Seuss

Jay.kadir BRONZE, BOZEMAN, Montana
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
#9445 Nonfiction
By Hedgehoglover10 SILVER
Evergreen, Colorado
Hedgehoglover10 SILVER, Evergreen, Colorado
6 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is too short to be anyone but yourself.

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By AllisonU BRONZE
Lafayette, Colorado
AllisonU BRONZE, Lafayette, Colorado
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#9447 Nonfiction
alme3 DIAMOND, Double Oak, Texas
98 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Love is friendship set on fire.&quot; -Jeremy Taylor

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By Anonymous
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By Tiger_Lil SILVER
Osterville, Massachusetts
Tiger_Lil SILVER, Osterville, Massachusetts
5 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I have loved words and I have hated them and I have made them right.&quot;- The Book Thief: By Markus Zusak

#9450 Nonfiction
iDaReToDrEaM13 SILVER, Sharon Springs, New York
7 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.&quot;<br /> Confucius