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By Saba Khalid BRONZE
East Elmhurst, New York

As globalization booms across the world, so does the growth of the media. With this vast expansion, the Western influence stretches on bringing its ideas of body image. American me...
Saba Khalid BRONZE, East Elmhurst, New York
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By Kaity.. SILVER
Elliston, Virginia
Kaity.. SILVER, Elliston, Virginia
8 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
live your life to the fullest

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By xxbakerbabyxx DIAMOND
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
xxbakerbabyxx DIAMOND, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
79 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
"life will only controll youh if youh let it"

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By gro_cam BRONZE
Corsica, South Dakota
gro_cam BRONZE, Corsica, South Dakota
4 articles 2 photos 18 comments

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won&#039;t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It&#039;s not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. <br /> ((From the movie Coach Carter))

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By GageKing GOLD
Owatonna, Minnesota
GageKing GOLD, Owatonna, Minnesota
16 articles 0 photos 14 comments

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&quot;The only way to find true happiness is to risk being completely cut open. Sure, everybody wants to play God, but for me it&#039;s a full-time job. What you don&#039;t understand, you can make mean anything.&quot; Jeferree Star

JustMe212 GOLD, Atlanta, Georgia
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

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

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By xxbakerbabyxx DIAMOND
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
xxbakerbabyxx DIAMOND, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
79 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;life will only controll youh if youh let it&quot;

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By Anonymous
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By xxbakerbabyxx DIAMOND
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
xxbakerbabyxx DIAMOND, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
79 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;life will only controll youh if youh let it&quot;