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By Mandiella DIAMOND
Plaistow, New Hampshire

A teen girl dares to wear a funky outfit to school that does not consist of skinny jeans, Uggs, or anything from Aeropostale. Her peers ask, 'What the heck are you wearing?', but s...
Mandiella DIAMOND, Plaistow, New Hampshire
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Don't waste time. Start procrastinating now.


emilyknappp BRONZE, Randolph, New Jersey
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msjosefine BRONZE, Orlando, Florida
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DoNkEy WhAt ArE YoU DoInG iN mY SwAmP?! - shrek

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21lharkness BRONZE, Spring, Texas
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By imjustme12 GOLD
Long Beach, New York
imjustme12 GOLD, Long Beach, New York
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&quot;Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.&quot;<br /> --Harriet Tubman

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By ReeceyPie BRONZE
Houston, Texas
ReeceyPie BRONZE, Houston, Texas
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&quot;You only have one life, so learn to forgive and forget.&quot;

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By Crimgym GOLD
Townley, Alabama
Crimgym GOLD, Townley, Alabama
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&quot;Magic is real. You just have to know where to find it.&quot; -unknown

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LinaBlack PLATINUM, Marshalltown, Iowa
36 articles 0 photos 11 comments

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First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. - Gandhi

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EveLOverlord SILVER, San Antonio, Texas
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The only way that anyone can truly learn is through pain, through emotional scars that remind you everyday why you won't make the same mistake again.