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By Anonymous

As I walked into the door, I saw a long line already waiting for me. I was at the DMV to get my learners permit. I took a number, sat down, and studied the permit manual some more....

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By emmacxoxo PLATINUM
Chelsea, Massachusetts
emmacxoxo PLATINUM, Chelsea, Massachusetts
22 articles 6 photos 26 comments

Favorite Quote:
Okay. Okay.

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jesusfreak17 SILVER, Winslow, Maine
9 articles 0 photos 15 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Tears are words from the heart that can&#039;t be spoken.&quot;- Unknown<br /> &quot;Anyone can make you smile or cry, but it takes someone special to make you smile when you already have tears in your eyes.&quot;- Unknown

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By skyblue95 PLATINUM
Bear, Delaware
skyblue95 PLATINUM, Bear, Delaware
35 articles 1 photo 40 comments

Favorite Quote:
I am paraphrasing, of course. &quot;My only fear is that when they are turned to loving they will find we are turned to hating.&quot; -Reverand Msimangu, Cry, The Beloved Country (a book by Alan Paton)

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By matticus SILVER
Port St. Lucie, Florida
matticus SILVER, Port St. Lucie, Florida
6 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upward.&quot;

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By Zira333 PLATINUM
Rockville, Maryland
Zira333 PLATINUM, Rockville, Maryland
22 articles 10 photos 0 comments
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By Zira333 PLATINUM
Rockville, Maryland
Zira333 PLATINUM, Rockville, Maryland
22 articles 10 photos 0 comments
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By Katiebuglove BRONZE
Ellenton, Florida
Katiebuglove BRONZE, Ellenton, Florida
2 articles 2 photos 1 comment
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By falling_star DIAMOND
Stafford, Virginia
falling_star DIAMOND, Stafford, Virginia
52 articles 0 photos 13 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;This sh-t writes itself.&quot; --William Shakespere

Calista Terina BRONZE, Lafayette, Indiana
1 article 0 photos 0 comments