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By Ashleta2_ETSF BRONZE
Johnson City, Tennessee

The flaming spear is held only inches from his face. My heart pounds from the adrenaline of the crowd. Matthew clutches to me. I don't know if it is out of fear or...
Ashleta2_ETSF BRONZE, Johnson City, Tennessee
1 article 0 photos 4 comments

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By Jess95 GOLD
Morgan Hill, California
Jess95 GOLD, Morgan Hill, California
19 articles 14 photos 45 comments

Favorite Quote:
If I were you I&#039;d promise to live life for all it&#039;s worth, take all you&#039;ve been given and leave your mark upon this Earth. Trust your heart to show you everything you need...and if you were you, I&#039;d fall in love with me. -unknown<br /> <br /> <br /> fear not, for I am with you;<br /> <br /> <br /> be not dismayed, for I am your God;<br /> <br /> I will strengthen you, I will help you,<br /> <br /> <br /> I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.<br /> (Isaiah 41:10 ESV)

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By skaterchic BRONZE
Inkster, Michigan
skaterchic BRONZE, Inkster, Michigan
3 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Find a guy who calls you beautiful instead of hot, who calls you back when you hang up on him, who will lie under the stars and listen to your heartbeat, or will stay awake just to watch you sleep... wait for the boy who kisses your forehead, who wants to show you off to the world when you are in sweats, who holds your hand in front of his friends, who thinks you&#039; re just as pretty without makeup on. One who is constantly reminding you of how much he cares and how lucky he is to have YOU... The one who turns to his friends and say &quot;thats her&quot;

hollygolightly109 SILVER, Seattle, Washington
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LeahChristine BRONZE, Johnson City, Tennessee
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
I&rsquo;m for crushes not acted upon, <br /> for admiration from afar,<br /> for the delicate and the resilient and the fragile human heart,<br /> may it always heal stronger than it was before. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Taylor Mali

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By ChildOfThePast SILVER
Raleigh, North Carolina
ChildOfThePast SILVER, Raleigh, North Carolina
9 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Things change. And friends leave. And life doesn&rsquo;t stop for anybody.&quot;

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By affairs BRONZE
Conestoga, Pennsylvania
affairs BRONZE, Conestoga, Pennsylvania
1 article 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
rap is good, but Eminem is better.

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By OfficialApprover PLATINUM
Orefield, Pennsylvania
OfficialApprover PLATINUM, Orefield, Pennsylvania
48 articles 0 photos 1752 comments

Favorite Quote:
Grab life by the balls. -Slobberknocker<br /> We cannot change the cards we&#039;re dealt just how we play the hand<br /> Experience is what you get when you didn&#039;t get what you wanted<br /> It&#039;s pretty easy to be smart when you&#039;re parroting smart people<br /> -Randy Pausch

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By Dancingal23 BRONZE
Duncan, South Carolina
Dancingal23 BRONZE, Duncan, South Carolina
1 article 2 photos 1 comment
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By guiltyascharged BRONZE
Marietta, Georgia
guiltyascharged BRONZE, Marietta, Georgia
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments