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By JacqueNelson BRONZE
Portland, Oregon

There are advantages and disadvantages to being a little on the mature side as a teenager. Being more mature doesn’t mean you carry a brief case around and talk about the weather d...
JacqueNelson BRONZE, Portland, Oregon
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Favorite Quote:
"Love is not a victory march, its a cold and its a broken hallelujah."


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By tori11 BRONZE
Littleton, Colorado
tori11 BRONZE, Littleton, Colorado
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ScienceLover PLATINUM, Colden, New York
28 articles 1 photo 20 comments
Vagabond SILVER, New Delhi, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Every end is a new beginning;
What a caterpillar calls an end the rest of the world calls a butterfly;
"Begining are normally sacary endings are normally sad,
it's in the middle which makes life worth living"

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By Allie21 BRONZE
Monticello, Illinois
Allie21 BRONZE, Monticello, Illinois
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By caderade49 BRONZE
Monticello, Illinois
caderade49 BRONZE, Monticello, Illinois
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KaiLeena PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote poetry, he’s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don’t hurt him, don’t change him, and don’t expect for more than he can give. Don’t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you."
— Bob Marley

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By AbbyClaire1 BRONZE
Richmond, Indiana
AbbyClaire1 BRONZE, Richmond, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"Life is a prize, but to live doesn't mean you're alive" - Nicki Minaj

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By Timothy Rudolph BRONZE
Monticello, Illinois
Timothy Rudolph BRONZE, Monticello, Illinois
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monaxia BRONZE, Beijing, Other
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