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Poetry On Odyssey: What Is Imagination?

Imagination is something that is unique to everyone, and no one can take it away!

Alpharetta, Georgia

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I believe that imagination is something that is unique to everyone. Some people imagine unicorns and leprechauns while others imagine a load of money. The imagination aspect of everyone's lives is one that allows people to dream more and thinking about what they want in the future. One should not be afraid of what their imagination tells them because it is what they truly want versus what they currently have. In order to share a little chip of what I believe is a true imagination, I wrote a little poem. Here it goes, and I hope you enjoy!

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If You THINK You're Too Dependent On Your Boyfriend, You Probably Are

Depend on yourself before you depend on him.

Rhode Island College

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Don't get me wrong, having a boyfriend and being in love is an incredible feeling. But when you depend on your boyfriend for everything and forget how to do things on your own, it becomes a major problem. You might not see it but your family and friends do. Yes he's your boyfriend and of course, you want to spend every single second with him but you can't carry him around in the back of your pocket for the rest of your life. So here's to the girls who are too dependent on your boyfriends, I think you girls might want to hear this.

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5 Moments When You Know It's Time To Move On In Your Life, From Relationships To Careers

Moving on up to the east side.

Orlando, Florida

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Erik Witsoe

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After 26 Years, I Finally Took A Risk On Dating, And It Was Absolutely Worth It

"Sometimes the biggest risks are those we take with our hearts."

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After 26 Years, I Finally Took A Risk On Dating, And It Was Absolutely Worth It

Molly Cohen

I always avoided dating because of my physical disability.

I never had a serious boyfriend. Up until now, my first relationship lasted about a month and I don't even count it.

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Imagination is something that is unique to everyone, and no one can take it away!

Depend on yourself before you depend on him.

Moving on up to the east side.

1. When happiness comes later for you and sooner for others.

2. When you don't receive recognition.

3. When intentions do not match.

4. When pros and cons feel the same.

5. When your days are filled with monotony.

It's now come full circle.

"Sometimes the biggest risks are those we take with our hearts."

"We could see fishless oceans by 2048."

"Livestock and their byproducts account for at least 32,000 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, or 51% of all worldwide greenhouse gas emissions."

"Livestock is responsible for 65% of all human-related emissions of nitrous oxide – a greenhouse gas with 296 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide, and which stays in the atmosphere for 150 years."

"Agriculture is responsible for 80-90% of US water consumption."

"2,500 gallons of water are needed to produce 1 pound of beef."

"477 gallons of water are required to produce 1lb. of eggs; almost 900 gallons of water are needed for 1lb. of cheese."

"1,000 gallons of water are required to produce 1 gallon of milk."

"5% of water consumed in the US is by private homes. 55% of water consumed in the US is for animal agriculture."

"Animal agriculture is the leading cause of species extinction, ocean dead zones, water pollution, and habitat destruction."

"A farm with 2,500 dairy cows produces the same amount of waste as a city of 411,000 people."

"We could see fishless oceans by 2048."

"For every 1 pound of fish caught, up to 5 pounds of unintended marine species are caught and discarded as by-kill."

"Animal agriculture is responsible for up to 91% of Amazon destruction."

"Each day, a person who eats a vegan diet saves 1,100 gallons of water, 45 pounds of grain, 30 sq ft of forested land, 20 lbs CO2 equivalent, and one animal’s life. "

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