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14. Procrastination. If you had more time, you’d be able to put it off longer. What do you put off to the last moment? Why? Tell a story about how you just barely got something done in time – or didn’t.
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That girl

She seems indestructible
The pretty, made-up eyes,
salon haircut.
But she's not as perfect
as she looks.
Inside, she's not sure if she knows
who she is,
what she wants.
She's confused and tired,
easily affected by comments that
don't seem to faze her at all.
Not so sure of herself,
does he really like her?
or is he just being polite?
why did she give me that dirty look
in the hall?
Insecure thoughts like these
run through her head.
When surrounded by friends, she's as strong as
a nail, Superglue.
But, alone, can she be?

this is great..good job

Submitted by horsegrl291 on November 21, 2008 - 13:14.

this is great..good job

That Girl

Submitted by KHurley on November 21, 2008 - 13:47.

This one is very fascinating. It is fascinating to me, becuase "that girl" is everywhere. This is a type of person who is not only in high school or middle school, but is also in college and throughout life.

I liked the examples of self doubt and strength that she has conflicting with one another inside of her.

I think you took a tough and noticible character or person everyone has known or will know, and made them "human."

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This is great

Submitted by Phisher101090 on November 21, 2008 - 14:31.

It really shows how some people work. You really can't judged people because of the way that they look. Everyone is different and you really have to get to know them. I loved reading this.

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