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By Anonymous

Everyone's scared. They're scared of the unknown. They're scared of dying. They're scared of growing up. They're scared of not knowing who they are. They&#...

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By BensonNg BRONZE
15-17, Tat Chee Ave., Kowloon Tong, Kln,, Other
BensonNg BRONZE, 15-17, Tat Chee Ave., Kowloon Tong, Kln,, Other
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments
Jglicks BRONZE, Scottsdale, Arizona
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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samin BRONZE, Sandy, Utah
3 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;be as you would be done by.&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad always thought laughter was the best medicine, which I guess is why several of us died of tuberculosis.&quot;

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By Anonymous
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By aphilly DIAMOND
St. Paul Park, Minnesota
aphilly DIAMOND, St. Paul Park, Minnesota
63 articles 0 photos 21 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have you ever once in your life reached out to touch infinity?&quot; -Ellen Hopkins

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By Anonymous
whit5 SILVER, Cedar City, Utah
6 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is hard. It&#039;s harder when you&#039;re stupid.

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BriarRose PLATINUM, Seneca, Illinois
24 articles 7 photos 161 comments

Favorite Quote:
I don&#039;t need a rose. I want a daisy you picked for my hair. I don&#039;t want some fancy box of chocolate. I want a pink frosting cookie you made just for me. Lets skip the upscale restaraunt and have a picnic in the park.

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By merelyacitizen DIAMOND
Waynesville, North Carolina
merelyacitizen DIAMOND, Waynesville, North Carolina
64 articles 2 photos 10 comments

Favorite Quote:
I reject your reality and substitute my own.