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December 9, 2008
By LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
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LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
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The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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Yesterday was Sunday. The day I dress up
and smile at everyone. Listen to everyone’s
problems and hand out free compliments. I
sit still and pay attention to the choir.
The never-do-anything-wrong girl.

During the week, I dress down. I act
like my friends and laugh at the cost of others.
I hug someone, then go and tell my friends how
ugly that someone looks today.
The go-along, tag-along girl.

At home, I am what my parents want
me to be. I sit still at dinner, do my
homework, listen to the stories they
tell of their day. The super-special daddy’s girl.

All of these faces I have confuse me. I’m never
quite sure who I am at the time, Or if I am the
right person with the right people. Yesterday,
I was the got-it-all-together girl. Today I’m the
not-sure-of-anything girl.

© Margaret G., Hillsborough, NJ

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Faye93 GOLD said...
on Aug. 4 2010 at 1:00 am
Faye93 GOLD, High Point, North Carolina
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this was really good, I could really relate to it.
peacemaker14 SILVER said...
on Jul. 22 2010 at 6:47 pm
peacemaker14 SILVER, Hubbard, Oregon
6 articles 2 photos 38 comments

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&quot;in my life I&#039;ve learned that growing up is hard and head banging is crucial&quot;- hayley williams

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no prob and thanx so much for checking out my work
LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 22 2010 at 10:08 am
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
13 articles 0 photos 126 comments

Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou for commenting :)and i never thought of it like that, but youre right, the two faced person usually is the villain...

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LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 22 2010 at 10:07 am
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much :)

i love your photograph, pot of flowers :) its really pretty. thankyou for commenting!

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TeresaJeanC DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 22 2010 at 12:06 am
TeresaJeanC DIAMOND, Sebastpol, California
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Normally someone two faced (or in this case three) is cast as the villian i love how you show that someone with many "faces" is still a person with a heart and soul who has troubles all their own.
peacemaker14 SILVER said...
on Jul. 17 2010 at 12:12 am
peacemaker14 SILVER, Hubbard, Oregon
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wow! i can so relate that was very honest and open i loved it!
Chibbie1 PLATINUM said...
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your welcome

 

LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:35 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
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The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

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LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:35 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

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LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:34 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

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LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:34 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
13 articles 0 photos 126 comments

Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

<3

LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:33 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

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LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:33 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

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LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:32 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

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LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:32 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
13 articles 0 photos 126 comments

Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

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LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:31 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
13 articles 0 photos 126 comments

Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

<3

LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:31 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
13 articles 0 photos 126 comments

Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

<3

LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:30 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
13 articles 0 photos 126 comments

Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

<3

LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:30 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
13 articles 0 photos 126 comments

Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

<3

LIKEwhoaa GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 1:29 pm
LIKEwhoaa GOLD, Carrollton, Texas
13 articles 0 photos 126 comments

Favorite Quote:
The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.<br /> -Charles DuBois

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thankyou so much for commenting on my stuff :) i really appreciate it!

 

<3