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Submitted to Contest #327
I remember when I was younger, and the only things I truly worried about were whether I had charged my DS, whether my outfit was okay, why my hair was not working the way I wanted it to, and the expectation of seeing my friends on the bus. Back when the simplest of things seemed to be the most important. Now it's all about the hours worked, the chores done, and the bills paid. Taking the time to enjoy life feels almost sinful nowadays. Trying to maintain appearances and keep up with the standard, while standing out, but making sure you keep ...
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