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By terrong SILVER
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Everyone wants me to be successful. As successful as they feel I should be. My mother, father, uncle, teachers, everyone. But the thing is, I'm not Drake. I don't want to...
terrong SILVER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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terrong SILVER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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By 0bridget0 BRONZE
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
0bridget0 BRONZE, Center Valley, Pennsylvania
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By WeepingWillow SILVER
Needham, Massachusetts
WeepingWillow SILVER, Needham, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

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By emyday BRONZE
Las Vegas, Nevada
emyday BRONZE, Las Vegas, Nevada
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By Allegra Simon BRONZE
New York, New York
Allegra Simon BRONZE, New York, New York
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beeg2201 BRONZE, Bettendorf, Iowa
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NoRulesJustWrite PLATINUM, Ada, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
Stay happy, stay weird, and don't let anyone take away your smile.

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By Cupcakecutielol PLATINUM
Elkton,MD, Maryland
Cupcakecutielol PLATINUM, Elkton,MD, Maryland
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Favorite Quote:
"All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on." -Henry Ellis

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By JAy2T00DASHiNG BRONZE
San Jacinto, California
JAy2T00DASHiNG BRONZE, San Jacinto, California
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Favorite Quote:
I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.