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Crystal Allen

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I don't know how she does it, but every single time I listen to a book narrated by her, I end up completely addicted — stealing every spare minute I can find just to get back to the story. This Story Might Save Your Lif
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Books to the sky,
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How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them.”
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“You help yourself to a hug whenever you want one, sugar. They're warm, and they're free.”
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“Don't you think it's better to be extremely happy for a short while, even if you lose it, than to be just okay for your whole life?”
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“It’s dark now and I am very tired. I love you, always. Time is nothing.”
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message 1: by Patrick (last edited Aug 25, 2016 01:45PM)

Patrick Doyle Hello Crystal. Thanks for adding me as a friend.
I look forward to sharing thoughts and ideas with you.
Have an adventurous day.
~patrick

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message 2: by Hanna (last edited Aug 25, 2016 01:46PM)

Hanna I always knew we be chatting books again!
~Hannah


LaQuita Hey Crystal! Popping by to say a quick hello! :)


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