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ali41091

20, Part time bar wench, full time over-thinker. I'm studying a creative writing degree, because I love words. :)... And the dole couldn't keep me clinging on to the lifestyle I can barely afford.

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ali41091
2012-04-18T12:59:14

Kudos

I've noticed there's a multitude of early teens and even pre teens on here. I have to say mostly (although not always) I'm incredibly impressed with their work.

14 2 49 words
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ali41091
2012-04-18T01:19:02

Alzheimer's

Upon attempting explaining the concept of Alzheimer's (something I've always considered terrifying, and my grandad was diagnosed with) to my Seven year cousin I found myself astounded but also...

134 15 50 words
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ali41091
2012-04-18T00:52:36

Growing Out Of My Emotions

I find it very strange how people often talk about how they miss someone so passionately. Maybe I'm one of these keep calm and carry on wannabe war wives, but honestly I don't feel it.

18 2 138 words
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ali41091
2012-04-17T00:31:46

The Notebook

If you're a bird, then I'm a bird..

6 0 8 words
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ali41091
2012-04-17T00:29:30

Taboo Words

I do love a good word, but of course there are words I can't stand. Crease is one of them, and scrape is another. Why exactly. I have no idea. Just thought I'd share that with the world..

6 0 38 words
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ali41091
2012-04-16T00:40:41

Rural Attitudes

Perhaps it is simply because I live in a rural county (I can live in hope) that such closed minded attitudes are so rife amongst daily life. Today, however, really took my breath away.

8 2 117 words
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ali41091
2012-04-16T00:25:23

Untitled

Only in Britain do you drive a convertible with the heating blasting on full settings. Rule britannia, you beautiful (but chilly) country..

8 0 22 words
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ali41091
2012-04-15T01:28:13

Stars

Staring at the stars always makes me think of you. In times like those I'm thankful for the ability to take out my contact lenses..

6 0 25 words
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ali41091
2012-04-14T15:49:29

Boredom

Boredom is very dangerous, it leaves me alone with my brain..

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ali41091
2012-04-13T23:50:01

Sorry Sights

It boils my blood when I see adverts for Nintendo games where children learn art through drawing on a screen.

18 4 46 words
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ali41091
2012-04-13T16:40:15

Own Company

You can never be truly happy with someone until you are happy with yourself..

8 2 14 words
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ali41091
2012-04-13T09:50:20

A Poem That Never Really Went Anywhere

They say that worst things happen at sea, I hope so, he's going in the navy..

2 0 16 words
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ali41091
2012-04-13T09:45:26

The Show Must Go On

I cannot cry Although it's sad, Because the slow and dreary hymns Are not what she would have liked. I'll clutch my bit of tissue, just in case, But she left before the end and that's plain rude.

4 2 47 words
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ali41091
2012-04-13T00:36:39

Perm Ache

Being dumped is like getting a perm. It's terrible, you feel like an idiot, but you learn to live with it and eventually it sorts itself out..

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ali41091
2012-04-12T23:08:16

First Love

Looking back at your first love is like sifting through your baby photos, you cringe to start with but eventually you smile..

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ali41091
2012-04-11T15:29:30

Pretentious In A Good Way

So I will always pick the art magazine over the glossy gossip rag, I like a lady grey in the afternoons, and I will one day own a house with a white veranda.

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ali41091
2012-04-11T09:26:21

A Musing

To drown in a tea cup is a wondrous thing..

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