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#8551voted by our readers
By garis24 BRONZE
Monticello, Illinois

100-Word Story I lean in closely, squinting my eyes, as I watch 11:12 turn into 11:13. The black words glowed in the darkness, of what made up the most pronouns I’ve ev...
garis24 BRONZE, Monticello, Illinois
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“Today is a new day and it brings with it a new set of opportunities for me to act on.<br /> I am attentive to the opportunities and I seize them as they arise.<br /> I have full confidence in myself and my abilities.<br /> I can do all things that I commit myself to.<br /> No obstacle is too big or too difficult for me to handle because what lies inside me is greater than what lies ahead of me.<br /> I am committed to improving myself and I am getting better daily.<br /> I am not held back by regret or mistakes from the past.<br /> I am moving forward daily.<br /> Absolutely nothing is impossible for me.”<br /> ― Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability


#8552 Nonfiction
By Anonymous
#8553 Nonfiction
By Nelly_Nell GOLD
Bakersfield, California
Nelly_Nell GOLD, Bakersfield, California
11 articles 0 photos 60 comments

Favorite Quote:
&#039;&#039; For every dark night there is an even brighter day&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Tupac Shukar

#8554 Nonfiction
By Alexis_e BRONZE
Park Ridge, Illinois
Alexis_e BRONZE, Park Ridge, Illinois
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#8555 Nonfiction
By TheGoodandTheBad GOLD
Hartland, Wisconsin
TheGoodandTheBad GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
10 articles 0 photos 0 comments
#8556 Nonfiction
By SeargantGoober BRONZE
Olathe, Kansas
SeargantGoober BRONZE, Olathe, Kansas
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Life&#039;s a climb, but the views great.&quot;

#8557 Nonfiction
nikki1212 BRONZE, TN, Tennessee
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#8558 Nonfiction
By amalie PLATINUM
Binghamton, New York
amalie PLATINUM, Binghamton, New York
43 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Stop existing and stop living&quot;- Michael Jackson (&quot;Heal the World&quot;)

#8559 Nonfiction
ThatDisneyGirl BRONZE, Pine Valley, California
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;All dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.&quot; ~Walt Disney

#8560 Nonfiction
By Anonymous