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Once there was a girl who was tired of school. She was tired of feeling frustrated, especially with classes and especially with people. And she had zero motivation to do anything besides be an adventurer.

She had thoughts in her head that she wanted to say to people, that she probably never would, and it's fine because some of them should definitely stay in her head.. And places that she wanted to see with her very own eyes, that she might not ever see. But her backyard is pretty beautiful and she could appreciate that too!
Regardless of all of that. Regardless of the fact that sometimes she was lonely and sometimes she was filled with pure joy. Regardless of the fact that she was tired of being on the team, or not knowing some of the answers, or stressing over things that don't matter. Regardless of all of that, and so much more, she couldn't help but hope that some day she would make a difference. Someday she will change lives. Someday she will create something beautiful and someday she will bring peace and love and happiness to those around her.
Once there was a girl who, despite the world around her, held on to faith, held on to hope.
And her heart was full, and her mind was constantly running circles around everything.
And no matter how hard she tried, that mind could not slow down enough to allow her to do any else besides lay in her  bed and ponder on everything around her.

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