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If freshman year was aspirational and sophomore year was unhinged junior year was put up or shut up and senior year is a dash to the finish line This year’s on fast forward—and it’s for keeps every to-do list has value-laden questions things seem sharp edged, single use and intense it’s all about trajectories and ‘landing spots” Let’s wax poetic.. Produce now, or spend fury on thyself—all else is untenable we’re past youth and ignorance—your honour’s at stake Suitors call you by name, like well-acquainted friends they took your measure—you’re beyond the mark of others they seduce with money—the future brings liberty and noble deeds. So don the the garland and prove thyself—take the field join the battle—now’s the reward—aidless, perpetual toil with every motion be right, it’s thy shunless destiny. . . A song for this: A Man of Great Promise by The Style Council Headstart For Happiness by The Style Council

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Date: 1/11/2025 9:55:00 AM
Half angel half eagle, one eye on the world. -Jane Siberry
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Anais Vionet
Date: 1/11/2025 10:48:00 AM
A song lyric. I like the song, the style, the voice - I'll have to check her out. Thx =]
Date: 1/11/2025 6:42:00 AM
"To infinity... and beyond! (Why does that feel cliched?)
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Tom Woody
Date: 1/11/2025 11:03:00 AM
Moi?
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Anais Vionet
Date: 1/11/2025 10:44:00 AM
You're toying with me.
Date: 1/11/2025 6:32:00 AM
Many people will relate to your experiences...
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Anais Vionet
Date: 1/11/2025 10:45:00 AM
It's probably universal
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Tom Woody
Date: 1/11/2025 6:40:00 AM
I'm a former Yalie. Fosho

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