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ATRL: ATRL Tea: We're a family
Member Since: 2/9/2008
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Originally posted by ****y On Venus
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Sorry
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Member Since: 2/9/2008
Posts: 32,819
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Originally posted by Deuces.
Visit it. It's amazing, at least downtown is. Chicago is so gay-friendly. I see couples all the time on the train and people usually mind their own business and don't make stank faces. What a utopia.
I love the skyline, I pass the Sears Willis Tower to come home from school almost everyday. So beautiful. And the city is diverse. The neighborhoods are a bit segregated but downtown is so diverse. I love it. You will love this city. I love this city, my neighborhood is decent, it could be better though. But living here isn't something I would do when I get older. This city is just so Underneath the beauty and attractions is a ****ed up broke ass city.
Not to mention our new mayor wants to add an extra 2 hours to our school day. But life here isn't so bad. There are tons of things to do and TONS of restaurants to go to. You will fall in love with Deep Dish pizza here.
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Ha, if you think it's broke-ass, you should see how some people I know live.
Chicago is running up lots of debt and there are integral flaws in the school system, but it's no Detroit. There are areas that are ridiculously wealthy.
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Member Since: 11/1/2010
Posts: 26,750
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If ATRL was a family....future generations would be screwed because this would be the most incestuous family in Earth's history. I've seen how you people treat each other in PYP and Dirty Talk
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 9/9/2010
Posts: 9,528
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Originally posted by Nii.
1 hour per class, 30 classes each semester.
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Ahh. That's a lot... :\ Maybe they'll be better by then.
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Originally posted by Rem
I didn't think of that before.. I guess so since I always have my posts neat & organized, and maybe that's true, because Matty does as well. Don't know much about ManDown though.
As for writing, I've only done drama and mystery/horror (5CREAM: ATRL Edition).. as for reading, I don't really like reading, but The Last Song is my favorite, which is a drama.. and I also like comedy. Other than that, not much.
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Lol, perhaps Dale does a bit too... I remember when he was in Top Member.
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Originally posted by CaliQueenSelena
Agreed. I hope things turn around for her. Her music and talent is amazing. And like you said she is very smart.
I love reading young adult fiction books. I wish you the best with that. Have you started writing? Or have any ideas for plots for your books? I'll be checking for your books.
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I have only written a couple short stories so far, but I got an incredible idea for a series last week that I've started brainstorming about.
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Originally posted by Quiqui4eva
My dad is an Allstate agent. Whenever there is no school or it's the weekend, I help file and organize papers/documents. I have so much fun there because of the employees. They always play the song "Shake Señora" Remix by Pitbull (It's huge in Miami!) and they start bootydancing! They always scream and jump on the tables whenever there is a cacaroach
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That's really cool! I'd have never imagined Allstate agents having fun like that at work. It's also cool you've had experience with the work already and have your dad to look to for advice.
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Originally posted by YeaBey4ever
That would be a hard trend to start but it's possible.
I want to sign all types of artists and do all kinds of genres. I'll be the biggest female music mogul! Thank you!
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Agreed! It would definitely be hard, haha. We start with ourselves though. And that sounds great! Maybe someday people will know your name and you'll give L.A. Reid a run for his money!
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Originally posted by ****y On Venus
I'm sorry for responding back so late.
I'm studying Comparative Literature and I'll be graduating in May of 2012. I'm still thinking about whether or not I'll pursue my masters in Corporate Communications or a Master in Business Administration. But Grad School is a MUST.
And, yes, poor grammar and verbiage has grown into a MAJOR pandemic, particularly amongst people in our age bracket.
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That's not very far off! Grad school is definitely important for what you want to do, so I'm glad you're pursuing that option. Also, ESPECIALLY people in our age bracket. Today's children, teens, and young adults are in serious need of some language reformation...
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 9/9/2010
Posts: 9,528
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Originally posted by Katie
If ATRL was a family....future generations would be screwed because this would be the most incestuous family in Earth's history. I've seen how you people treat each other in PYP and Dirty Talk
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Lmao. Not THAT kind of family...
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Member Since: 8/30/2011
Posts: 1,960
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Originally posted by ExtraChapstick
Nice to meet you, Tyler! Your post gave a lot of insight as to who you are, and I appreciate it. I really like the distinction you made between who you were in high school and who you are now. Time definitely changes the way we see the world. P.S. I absolutely LOVE The Sandlot. :] Such a great movie!
Hi Ricardo! Only 17 and already having dreams of being a Biomedical Engineer! I'm impressed. I'm curious what the mural on your wall looks like. Do you have a picture?
Hi Ryan! What are you studying at school? I'm about to graduate myself. I haven't typed my bio here yet, but I'm going to do so shortly. So you cook, huh? What are some of your favorite things to cook? Also, I'm glad you were finally able to come out. Knowing for so long but still having to hold it in is very draining.
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HI! I'm majoring in Urban Planning! I'm loving it so far! And I've been cooking since middle school. I really love mexican food, but that seems to be that hardest for me to get right (even though it seems like it would be the easiest). I also enjoy making homemade chicken noodle soup, which is GREAT on cold, rainy Seattle nights. Idk, I make a lot of things - but I'm not a fan of baking...
And coming out was the hardest thing I've ever done. My parents are really strong christians and I thought they wouldn't love me the same. And I didn't tell my friends because I thought they would leave me. But coming out has been the best thing I have EVER done. It has been such a freeing journey
I'll have to read your bio to find out more about you!
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Member Since: 6/24/2011
Posts: 132
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Originally posted by Roberto
Thank you, really, thank you. I'm always trying to be strong and I believe in God too. I really appreciate your comment. I hope the things changes in some moment.
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You're very welcome Roberto, and you are already strong
It's great for people to speak outloud to one another about suicidal thoughts and attempts. Some suffer too much in silence.
@ExtraChapstick
I loved reading Bouki e Ti Malis as a child. I like Bruised Hibiscus by Elizabeth Nunez. I also enjoy Big Business and the Other Plays by Vincent B. Browne and J. A. George Irish. I like me some Nora Roberts, and James Patterson's Alex Cross Series.
I would love to visit all 10 departments of Haiti; all the Caribbean islands; Mexico; Venezuela; Brazil; South Korea; China; Japan; Mozambique; Nigeria; Guana; Mali...
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Member Since: 8/10/2010
Posts: 14,634
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Originally posted by ****y On Venus
My real name is Shaun.
I'm 21, I'm a senior at Columbia University, I'm from NYC, born and raised. My parents are Trinidadian.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE to read. I'm a incredibly veracious reader. James Baldwin, Iris Murdoch, Honoré de Balzac are my favorite writers. When I was young I would spend the evenings after school in the back of the public library reading every book I could. get my hands on. By the time I was 12, I was reading on a 10th grade reading level.
I love Chillwave music, I love Soca music, I ADORE Miss Toni Braxton (she's one of the premier vocal goddesses of the 1990's).
I am feverishly obsessed with actor/comedian/rapper Donald Glover ( the adonis in my AVI). I would perform every imaginable sexual position known to man, if I ever had the chance.
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We should meet up! I'm literally across the street.
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Member Since: 2/15/2010
Posts: 26,154
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My name's Jay (technically) and I'm 15 years young. I live in the Netherlands, was born and raised there, although I have Arabic origins. I love to play hockey. I train three times a week and sometimes four, I also dance. I love exercising and eating healthy although I do sometimes have my bad moments.
I absolutely adore to write because it's the only way I can express my feelings by. My guilty pleasures are Red Bull and Doritos. My favorite thing right now is probably Tumblr, because in away I feel like I can express myself by just posting pictures. So, if you ever wonder what my taste is like, just visit my Tumblr which is linked in my signature.
Most people have probably pictured me as someone cruel or whatever because of some posts I've made, I'm absolutely not like that. I do however speak whatever pops up into my mind which is a bad and good thing at the same time. I'm not afraid to voice my opinion either. People tend to take me way too seriously and overreact about some silly posts I make when 99.9% are faux because I don't mean anything I say in it.
I study Economics & Society and have taken three languages besides my native one (Dutch), these are French, German and ofcourse English. Later, hopefully, I want to do something with languages as seeing I already speak two fluently (Arabic & Dutch), one is like my native language (German) and I can speak French and English both well. I have a predisposition to learn languages rather quickly, and I have no idea why that is. I also like listening to music in any language. That brings me to music, my absolute #1 artist is Beyoncé. She's such an inspiration to me and I love her so much.. but if I continue on her I'll have written 5 paragraphs.
I also like a lot of other artists but they're lesser to Beyoncé but you can still see who they are in my last.fm.
I love chit chatting (that's basically how I got over 1000 wall pages on my Wall ) and I'm always open to talk to anyone.
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Member Since: 2/9/2008
Posts: 32,819
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Originally posted by JustAHolyFool
Hi.
I'm Kristin, and I'm 19 from a small town in Minnesota. I have a twin sister. I am currently studying Laboratory Science in college.
I obviously love Lady Gaga, but I really like country music as well. Especially Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, and Shania Twain. Harry Potter ***** on lives. V for Vendetta is my favorite movie. I have worked as a lifeguard for 5 years and help
my parents run a resturant/bar. I love sports. Any sport, but especially basketball, volleyball, and softball.
And yeah.
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I like you.
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Member Since: 8/4/2009
Posts: 10,735
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Hello All, My name is Phillip and im 20 years old, o live in Houston Tc and currently going to school for business management.
I have a nice little body on me, toned, flat stomach, nice ass..
Basically what I am lookin for is a guy that'll pay my bills, my school, buy my books, buy me clothes, shoes, and love me down in all the wrong places.
You must be fit, hot, rich, atleast a 6 figure salary, etc
Im sorry, is this not match.com?
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Member Since: 3/30/2011
Posts: 5,259
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Originally posted by ExtraChapstick
I've looked through some of your wall posts with other members and know that you like to keep up an image of mystery... So I think this goes along with your "master plan" to keep the true you a secret.
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Oh Chapstick. My masterplan extends far beyond the boundaries of this forum. Think 2012.
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Member Since: 1/3/2010
Posts: 21,098
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Originally posted by GotMyBlueprint
oh i don't think i can do that, i have no one to stay with,
and i probably need to finish high school, if i even can
if things get too bad i think i'll just drop out and runaway (unless i get lucky and get into a 1-2 year-long coma)
i don't even know how this got this bad
thanks for your words!
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Oh my goodness, please don't drop out! Finish school. You can do it.
Run away? Coma? What's got you so down.
No problem. I'm here whenever you need to talk.
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Member Since: 8/24/2011
Posts: 1,641
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Originally posted by DejaVu
Gay. obvi.
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why is that obvious?
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