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By amyjohnson489 BRONZE
Lake Bluff, Illinois

I walk the same halls every day. I see the same blue lockers, the same faces, and the same people who are to blame for my fate. As I walk through the never ending halls that bar...
amyjohnson489 BRONZE, Lake Bluff, Illinois
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J.A.M. SILVER, Lacey, Washington
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By Porkpye GOLD
Waterford, Michigan
Porkpye GOLD, Waterford, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Destiny is the word fools use to describe that which they are too weak to change&quot;<br /> Fridriech Niechze

JustMe212 GOLD, Atlanta, Georgia
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If you want to look young and Beautiful, stand next to ugly old people.<br /> (love this, hilarious :)

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By malibuboats7 GOLD
Hartland, Wisconsin
malibuboats7 GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
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Gigantron GOLD, Somewhere, Texas
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&quot;There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority (imposed dogma, faith), [as opposed to] science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win because it works.&quot;<br /> <br /> -Stephen Hawking

keine_ahnung GOLD, Omaha, Nebraska
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SunnieGirl SILVER, Forks, Washington
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&quot;When life gives you lemons, make orange juice instead. Then sit back and let the world wonder how you do it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Before you insult someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then you&#039;ll be a mile away, AND have their shoes!&quot;<br /> &quot;I admore you&quot;...