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By awestriking BRONZE
Chicago, Illinois

Picture this – your classic family picnic. A blanket basks in the shadows of a looming oak. Foods adorn the checkered fabric, ants scurry on over to sneak a bite or two. Prancing i...
awestriking BRONZE, Chicago, Illinois
3 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Sami.Stargazer SILVER, Stillwater, Minnesota
5 articles 0 photos 1 comment

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Be strong now, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it can't rain forever.

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By AvaJay GOLD
Spokane, Washington
AvaJay GOLD, Spokane, Washington
13 articles 4 photos 184 comments

Favorite Quote:
Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not pray for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it.<br /> ~ Tagore

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By RawrLnRawr PLATINUM
Kewanee, Illinois
RawrLnRawr PLATINUM, Kewanee, Illinois
43 articles 43 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Why Should I Care What They Think Of Me?<br /> I Am Who I Am <br /> And Who I Wanna Be.&quot; - Avril Lavigne

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By Icy96 PLATINUM
Romeoville, Illinois
Icy96 PLATINUM, Romeoville, Illinois
27 articles 2 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
Horace Mann: &ldquo;Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.&rdquo;

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By Kassrole BRONZE
Ventura, California
Kassrole BRONZE, Ventura, California
2 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd. Smiling.&quot;

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By riddle BRONZE
Shenyang, Other
riddle BRONZE, Shenyang, Other
3 articles 0 photos 7 comments
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By amehndi SILVER
Plainsboro, New Jersey
amehndi SILVER, Plainsboro, New Jersey
7 articles 0 photos 5 comments
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By monicarane BRONZE
Strathmore, Other
monicarane BRONZE, Strathmore, Other
3 articles 0 photos 8 comments
Karma_Chameleon SILVER, English, Indiana
8 articles 0 photos 236 comments

Favorite Quote:
To be able to say &quot;I love you&quot; one must first be able to say &quot;I&quot; - Ayn Rand