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By phoenix11 BRONZE
East Aurora, New York

My family has always gone on vacation. We have traveled everywhere across the spacious USA! I can still remember the shimmering cool water of the Florida Springs, and the Rocky Mou...
phoenix11 BRONZE, East Aurora, New York
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Life's a beach, and I'm just playing in the sand."


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By EllecinaE SILVER
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
EllecinaE SILVER, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
9 articles 1 photo 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. ~T.S. Elliot

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By kjoiner11 SILVER
West Chester, Pennsylvania
kjoiner11 SILVER, West Chester, Pennsylvania
5 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
“If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together.. there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we're apart.. i'll always be with you.”

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By JMillionare BRONZE
Needham, Massachusetts
JMillionare BRONZE, Needham, Massachusetts
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

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Everything is more beautiful because we're doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now, and we will never be here again.

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By MicahKamiah BRONZE
Sacramento, California
MicahKamiah BRONZE, Sacramento, California
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Our truest life is when we are in our dreams awake." -Henry David Thoreau

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By chris179410 BRONZE
Norfolk, Massachusetts
chris179410 BRONZE, Norfolk, Massachusetts
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athletegkb44 SILVER, Boise, Idaho
9 articles 0 photos 26 comments

Favorite Quote:
Someday your life might flash before your eyes; make sure it&#039;s worth watching. <br /> -Unknown to Me :)

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CollinsK BRONZE, Manteno, Illinois
3 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Never let anyone make you feel inferior without your consent.&quot; -Eleanor Roosevelt