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March 19, 2010
By PussnBoots GOLD, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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PussnBoots GOLD, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;When life hands you lemons, make apple juice. Then sit back and watch the world wonder how you did it.&quot; -Unknown<br /> &quot;The world is my pineapple. I just have to figure out a way past the prickly parts.&quot; -Me

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I am me,
Nobody else.
No on can be me,
for I am my own.
If I were not me,
I would cease to be,
for who would I be,
If I were not me?

© Torey B., McLean, VA

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This article has 11 comments.

HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on May. 29 2011 at 8:43 am
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground, like a skyscraper<br /> <br /> Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect

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awwwww that was really really good, i love it :D
Dominicano_Loco PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 12 2011 at 9:26 am
Dominicano_Loco PLATINUM, Spotsylvania, Virginia
40 articles 0 photos 31 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Live and learn, and when ya fall, Stand Strong and come back!&quot;/&quot;I&#039;m goin to regrett this 1 tomorrow.&quot;

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Deep. Very Deep. :)
PussnBoots GOLD said...
on Sep. 16 2010 at 5:48 pm
PussnBoots GOLD, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;When life hands you lemons, make apple juice. Then sit back and watch the world wonder how you did it.&quot; -Unknown<br /> &quot;The world is my pineapple. I just have to figure out a way past the prickly parts.&quot; -Me

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I don't think I would like being a ghost very much, though flying wouldn't be that bad. Still.....
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 14 2010 at 6:38 pm
readaholic PLATINUM, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
27 articles 0 photos 425 comments

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I&#039;d rather fail because I fell on my own face than fall because someone tripped me up<br /> ~Jhonen Vasquez

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I know who you would be if you weren't you!  A ghost!  But I have a feeling I'd like you much more as you and not a ghost :)
PussnBoots GOLD said...
on Apr. 23 2010 at 8:08 pm
PussnBoots GOLD, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 137 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;When life hands you lemons, make apple juice. Then sit back and watch the world wonder how you did it.&quot; -Unknown<br /> &quot;The world is my pineapple. I just have to figure out a way past the prickly parts.&quot; -Me

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Who else would I be? :)
Mo@TMS said...
on Apr. 22 2010 at 2:36 pm
You are the best "you" in the entire universe.
PussnBoots GOLD said...
on Apr. 6 2010 at 4:40 pm
PussnBoots GOLD, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 137 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;When life hands you lemons, make apple juice. Then sit back and watch the world wonder how you did it.&quot; -Unknown<br /> &quot;The world is my pineapple. I just have to figure out a way past the prickly parts.&quot; -Me

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That is true. Moms always seem to have a way of being big influences in your life, especially when theres lots of 'em.
Mom the Third said...
on Apr. 6 2010 at 12:21 pm
Well, I would say that who you are as long as it is someone you are proud of is all that matters, however it is easy to see how your mom helps encourage you to be your best.
PussnBoots GOLD said...
on Apr. 5 2010 at 4:41 pm
PussnBoots GOLD, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 137 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;When life hands you lemons, make apple juice. Then sit back and watch the world wonder how you did it.&quot; -Unknown<br /> &quot;The world is my pineapple. I just have to figure out a way past the prickly parts.&quot; -Me

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Actually, my inspiration was my mom telling me not to be so quiet and get out more. And i can see where the whole to be or not to be thing comes in. I think about stuff like that a lot.
babigerl1194 PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 4 2010 at 8:05 pm
babigerl1194 PLATINUM, Margaretville, New York
23 articles 10 photos 155 comments

Favorite Quote:
wat doesnt kill you only makes you stronger

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this kinda seems like the whole to be or not to be and kinda close to ripped off. but it IS amazing. wat was your inspiration?
starlight26 GOLD said...
on Apr. 2 2010 at 4:45 pm
starlight26 GOLD, Miramar, Florida
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*life isnt about pretending to be something you&#039;re not. It about being who you are and finding someone <br /> who loves every bit of it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Life&#039;s tradegy is that we get old too soon and wise too late&quot;

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short, sweet  and to the point. good poem. Ur very right. So many people can have and effect on who u are(including parents) But i say, be urself, it is always the right path to follow