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By Jenniferlim BRONZE
Buenos Aires, Other

That little girl was swinging herself so gently and so happily on the swing, as her legs went back and forth, pushing herself closer and closer to the bright morning sky. So clo...
Jenniferlim BRONZE, Buenos Aires, Other
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By Olaf.lover GOLD
Fairfax, Virginia
Olaf.lover GOLD, Fairfax, Virginia
12 articles 2 photos 26 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain."

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By Anthony Gozzo SILVER
Windsor, Connecticut
Anthony Gozzo SILVER, Windsor, Connecticut
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-emma- GOLD, Miami, Florida
13 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
I&#039;m like a child who belongs to nobody<br /> ~Lana Del Rey~

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By Kaitlincutie GOLD
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Kaitlincutie GOLD, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
19 articles 1 photo 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
Whether you think you can or can't, you're right

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By Aust18 SILVER
Centennial, Colorado
Aust18 SILVER, Centennial, Colorado
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Here are the values that I stand for: honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values.<br /> - Ellen DeGeneres

Bekahbooo3 BRONZE, Chapman, Kansas
1 article 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I can do all things through the power of Christ who gives me strength. Phil: 4:13&quot;

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By destiny44 SILVER
Niagara On The Lake, Other
destiny44 SILVER, Niagara On The Lake, Other
6 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Distance is just an obstacle. Everything that is true, climbs the summit. Touches the sun and comes back down.&quot; -Destiny

DebSham SILVER, Marlton, New Jersey
8 articles 11 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You are the object of your own action&quot;- thought of this one on my own.<br /> &quot;Just Keep Moving Forward&quot;- Meet the Robbinsons, my all-time favorite movie

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