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Calvin Klein and Menthol Cigarettes

When everyone wore Calvin Klein I wore pairs of Old Navy jeans and graphic tees When everyone carried a mouthful Menthol Cigarettes I carried a mouthful of Sour Patch Kids When everyone was having cups of Kalik I was having cups of Pina Coladas When everyone was rocking Air Jordans I was rocking flip flops and Converse When everyone went to Atlantis and Baha Mar I went to Blue Lagoon and Ardastra Gardens When everyone wanted to go to Miami I wanted to go to Key West, Maui or Bora Bora When everyone grew up to be a police a teacher or a front desk clerk I grew up to be a tour guide, a beach nomad and a storyteller

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Date: 3/28/2023 2:00:00 PM
Had ne going, Mia. You are a good storyteller:)
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