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By divingforreality GOLD
Fontana, California

I like to believe I exist for a purpose that is more than just sitting here and debating whether or not I should get a drink for me to slurp up. I like to think that someday I’ll b...
divingforreality GOLD, Fontana, California
10 articles 7 photos 18 comments

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By lil.awol ELITE
Independence, Missouri
lil.awol ELITE, Independence, Missouri
124 articles 0 photos 29 comments

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"there's a darkness upon me that's flooded in light, and i'm frightened by those that don't see it" ~the avett brothers, head full of doubt

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stayfocused BRONZE, Hayward, California
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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What comes from the mouth comes from the heart. If your words ain't right, then your heart isn't either.

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By AnnaC.Wysocki SILVER
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
AnnaC.Wysocki SILVER, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
5 articles 0 photos 1 comment

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The lunatic, the lover, and the poet are of imagination all compact.- Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 5, Scene 1)

Maryk PLATINUM, Waterford, Michigan
22 articles 1 photo 66 comments

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&quot;The ability to learn is greater than the ability to teach.&quot; - Arnold Jacobs<br /> &quot;He who slays monsters will become a monster himself&quot;-Nietzsche<br /> &quot;UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot nothing is going to get better its not&quot;-Dr.Suess<br /> &ldquo;They are poor, especially for the player, I think it is very difficult to have auditions and find a suitable way to judge, because we have a great many talented players to choose from. This means a lot of heartbreak for the people who are very capable.&rdquo;-Arnold Jacobs, Teacher and Tuba Player

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neubauRAWR GOLD, Calgary, Other
18 articles 0 photos 6 comments

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I want to hear you laugh like you really mean it-Snow Patrol<br /> Without writing, you don&#039;t know what you think- Anonymous

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By Mary.K BRONZE
Davison, Michigan
Mary.K BRONZE, Davison, Michigan
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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&quot;The ability to learn is greater than the ability to teach&quot;-Arnold Jacobs

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By kat2.0 SILVER
Sparrowbush, New York
kat2.0 SILVER, Sparrowbush, New York
5 articles 0 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
life is short so go for it

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By Teily SILVER
Woodbridge, Virginia
Teily SILVER, Woodbridge, Virginia
7 articles 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
Why dwell in the past, when you could look brightly towards the future?<br /> ~Marteil

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By Skylerteddy BRONZE
Bloomington, Minnesota
Skylerteddy BRONZE, Bloomington, Minnesota
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Live life no regrets cuz sh*t happens but life goes on.