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GroundB

Instagrammer and Fiction-Writer.

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GroundB
GroundB
2012-10-23T16:47:34

Thinking

I am writing this, because I haven't simply written for a few weeks, Maybe months. I've lost track of time. I'm writing to thank someone, a friend, in fact.

10 2 224 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-09-01T22:46:14

Paralympic Games

There I sit, eagerly awaiting, For the games to begin. With my Team GB flag in hand. The atmosphere is overwhelming. We're all in this together, No matter what race, age, religion.

26 5 206 words
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GroundB
2012-08-25T18:40:12

Loved

Jump, jump, jump, Her mind said. No, no, no. Screamed the voice in her heart. You are wanted, You are needed, You are not alone. Tears stream down her face, This is it.

16 8 91 words
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GroundB
2012-08-24T14:33:47

Tonight

Tonight she rested her head, Not on her pillow, But the grass. Tonight she looked up, Not at the ceiling, But the stars. Tonight she closed her eyes, She dreamt of love, Not of hate. Tonight.

16 4 38 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-08-19T10:48:03

This Is War

I'm stepping out into the cold night, I can see the bright lights, They tell me, And I know, That I'm ready to take flight, I'm heading off to fight, To fight for my what's right. This is war.

10 2 83 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-08-16T23:20:23

Results

There it is. The results envelope. 2 years of work. My heart is beating faster than ever. My hands are sweaty as I reach for the envelope. There I am. Standing amongst all my friends.

14 8 170 words
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GroundB
2012-08-14T19:01:37

Connections

In a world of your own, You sit there, With not a single care. I see you every day. You seem so lost, so tired. Your eyes. The deepest brown. I can almost see the pain in them. Once you looked up.

22 2 85 words
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GroundB
2012-08-07T19:29:47

The World Is Against Me

Today is just one of those days. EVERYONE has them, and there is no denying it. It's one of those days where it seems to me that no matter what I do, or what I say can impress anyone.

12 4 113 words
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GroundB
2012-06-15T22:02:45

June

Exam month. June. How much I well and truly loathe it. The stress has well and truly got to me.

4 1 74 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-05-26T19:12:22

A Friend

The pain and hurt felt Upon losing someone. A friend. Someone you cared for, Someone you trusted, Someone you shared all the good times with. Everything's gone, In a space of a few hours.

8 2 50 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-05-17T18:31:19

The Joys Of Travelling Alone

Not having to speak to someone Not having to stare into their cold eyes and listen to their useless talk.

12 0 106 words
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GroundB
2012-05-07T11:36:52

Friends

2 years we've all spent together, Through the good and the bad. We've cried. We've laughed. We've inspired one another. To be the best that we can be. How will I find other friends like you.

18 2 164 words
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GroundB
2012-05-06T15:26:35

Try

No matter how fast she ran, She could never reach the end. She could never manage to reach her goal. It kept getting further and further away. And there were many hurdles to overcome. So, one day.

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GroundB
GroundB
2012-05-03T01:46:23

If I Die Young

If I die young, bury me in satin Lay me down on a, bed of roses Sink me in the river, at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song. - The Band Perry.

20 1 83 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-05-01T08:53:06

Fear & Loathing

The feeling of working hard, Maximum energy and effort given. Then not getting the results. The disappointment. And pain.

20 2 44 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-05-01T00:10:41

Punctuation

I love punctuation. Because without simple things like this .

12 1 71 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-04-30T20:01:44

Heartless

They don't know me, Yet they judge me. I can't hear them speaking, But I can see their lips moving. Spelling out my name. Their expressions blank. Behind that mask, there is a creature.

26 0 45 words
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GroundB
2012-04-30T17:49:38

Is She Beautiful?

She looks in the mirror and asks herself every day, Is she beautiful. A joke or a comment about her image, Stains the white canvas in her mind. And then she wonders, Is she thin enough.

56 16 99 words
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GroundB
2012-04-28T17:58:01

Tempest

I can hear the sound of the rain, furiously bombarding my window. The wind howling, shrieking, crying out my name. The trees roar with frustration, their branches crashing against each other.

6 0 136 words
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GroundB
2012-04-28T16:14:31

My Birthday

I wish every day were like today. Imagine if every day was a birthday. Or the day before a birthday. The feeling of feeling beyond happy. The joy. The excitement. The attention, affection.

12 8 77 words
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GroundB
2012-04-27T20:25:55

Suicide: Real Rates

Currently studying suicide in Sociology and found these horrifying and shocking statistics. The risk factors that can lead to suicide are stress, separation, divorce, social isolation and...

4 24 75 words
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GroundB
2012-04-25T18:17:14

Finding Great Quotes In Great Books

"What would come, would come... And he would have to meet it when it did." There are many times when I'm reading a book, I come across a wonderful quote.

10 0 78 words
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GroundB
2012-04-20T19:46:50

What To Do When Your Bored

Bored as ever and following advice from a Twitter page, I decided to see how my some of my friends would react to the following text: "I've left the body at the house.

26 9 176 words
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GroundB
2012-04-20T18:30:39

We Live Alone

We never really know the truth behind a persons smile. We never really know the depth of someone's pain. We can never truly identify the happy and the unhappy from what we see.

12 10 71 words
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GroundB
2012-04-19T17:30:01

Inspiration

“You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club” – Jack London And that's exactly what I did. Haven't been able to write for days, hence the lack of posts on Opuss.

14 0 45 words
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GroundB
2012-04-15T14:19:49

Homeless

Time. 16:45. I saw him for the first time. It was December. Ice cold. And there he lay outside the GAP store, under the display window. On Regents Street. He was curled up under a dirty white fur...

28 10 637 words
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GroundB
2012-04-15T13:19:02

Dreams

Don't let someone who gave up their dreams, talk you out of yours.

22 11 214 words
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GroundB
2012-04-14T21:19:06

Untitled

PROVE THEM WRONG..

14 1 3 words
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GroundB
2012-04-14T13:16:56

100 Followers

I just want to thank every beautiful follower for following, liking and commenting on my posts. It's only been 8 days since I joined. You're all amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you x.

8 2 34 words
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GroundB
2012-04-13T18:58

The World Far, Far Away

Running, splashing in the puddles, Screaming like a screeching baby. The thunder's terrifying. I look back. They're still there. I trip...falling. I shout - wind deafening my screams.

10 0 80 words
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GroundB
2012-04-12T21:21:26

Untitled

When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you OR let it strengthen you..

18 4 24 words
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GroundB
2012-04-11T19:32:59

Growing Up

We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. - George Bernard Shaw.

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GroundB
2012-04-11T19:28:39

Untitled

It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think your not..

16 1 15 words
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GroundB
2012-04-11T19:27:38

Pause

Pause for a few seconds To observe the flow of your breath. Become aware of a silent, But powerful sense of presence. Remember YOU. Your presence is a unique gift to the world..

10 5 33 words
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GroundB
2012-04-11T19:25:01

True Meaning Of Character

Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you..

14 8 12 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-04-10T19:12:05

Tiny Buddha

“Discover who you truly are and fully give every aspect of your uniqueness to the world. This is your path to an extraordinary life.” I've subscribed to TinyBuddha.com for over 2 years now.

8 4 569 words
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GroundB
2012-04-09T21:23:55

Procrastinating

Hi there, just scroll away. I'm just doing what I do best. I have ALevel exams in less than two months. They had to create this app now didn't they. I'm addicted. Somebody help me..

18 15 35 words
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GroundB
2012-04-09T20:34:25

Hello

Goodbyes always make my throat hurt... I need more hellos. - Charlie Brown.

10 0 13 words
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GroundB
2012-04-07T22:56:56

OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Switch off light. Wait. Switch on light. Switch off light. Switch on light. Switch off light Three. Switch on light. Switch off light Four. Switch on light. Switch off light. Switch on light.

22 4 307 words
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GroundB
2012-04-07T21:14:09

Untitled

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live. - Albus Dumbledore.

20 0 15 words
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GroundB
2012-04-07T21:08:23

Forgiveness

Sometimes you forgive people simply because you still want them in your life. 2 years ago at the start of college I made this really great friend.

14 0 301 words
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GroundB
2012-04-07T18:27:31

Being Different

I'm proud to be different. It's the best thing about me..

12 0 11 words
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GroundB
2012-04-06T17:10:24

Public Transport

Living in London, I use public transport nearly every day to get to where ever it is I need to be. The form of transport being bus/train/tram/tube.

10 3 1329 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-04-06T15:15:56

Boredom Is A Funny Thing

Boredom is a funny thing, my friends. It makes you say and do all sorts of things. Like this. I've spent the past few minutes laughing at the Wikipedia definition of boredom.

10 0 66 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-04-06T14:51:49

Take A Moment

Sometimes in the rush of our lives, we forget to actually take a moment. A moment of just thinking about nothing. It's peaceful for the mind, puts it at rest.

16 1 147 words
GroundB
GroundB
2012-04-06T14:09:28

Here's To The Crazy Ones

Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules.

18 1 106 words
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GroundB
2012-04-06T14:05:34

Truth and Lies

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. - Mark Twain.

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GroundB
2012-04-06T14:03:38

Life

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough..

10 0 13 words
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GroundB
2012-04-06T14:00:10

Untitled

You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth. - William W. Purkey.

4 1 29 words
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GroundB
2012-04-06T10:21:26

Fix You

Lights will guide you home And ignite your bones And I will try to fix you ~ Coldplay.

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GroundB
2012-04-06T10:15:36

Untitled

Happy girls are the prettiest. - Audrey Hepburn.

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GroundB
2012-04-06T10:10:40

Books

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them. - Mark Twain.

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GroundB
GroundB
2012-04-05T20:40:28

Untitled

One day, I want to travel the world..

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