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By vamika_s PLATINUM
Gaborone, Other

This article is directed towards parents of today's teenagers... How were you when you were young? Didn’t you try to experiment with anything? I’m sure you did. You...
vamika_s PLATINUM, Gaborone, Other
39 articles 0 photos 30 comments

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"Colour my life with the chaos of trouble"


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By otterluvr BRONZE
Brook, Alabama
otterluvr BRONZE, Brook, Alabama
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. - Louisa May Alcott

Perfectweapon SILVER, Barrie, Other
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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"Nothing excists, beyond what you percive."

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By Iceball BRONZE
Richmond Hill, Other
Iceball BRONZE, Richmond Hill, Other
3 articles 1 photo 1 comment

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The people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do.

somepatriot SILVER, Tampa, Florida
5 articles 6 photos 2 comments
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Dynamo DIAMOND, Lahore, Other
54 articles 0 photos 64 comments

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I used to think falling in love would be personal. But it's all a big public show.

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By Kelly5912 GOLD
Billerica, Massachusetts
Kelly5912 GOLD, Billerica, Massachusetts
10 articles 1 photo 0 comments

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Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.<br /> <br /> &ldquo;I don&#039;t want to be somebody&#039;s crush. If somebody likes me, I want them to like the real me, not what they think I am.&rdquo;

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By 16russos SILVER
Wayne, Pennsylvania
16russos SILVER, Wayne, Pennsylvania
7 articles 0 photos 11 comments

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&quot;Each time you love, love as if it were forever.&quot;

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By CrystalClear99 BRONZE
Newark, Delaware
CrystalClear99 BRONZE, Newark, Delaware
3 articles 0 photos 8 comments

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You never know what you have, until it&#039;s gone. -Unknown