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Appreciate your bonus Mom

Stevenson University

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Having a best friend comes with having a second mom, one that takes care of you when you're away from home.

They do so much.

Hosting all the sleepovers
For accepting me into your family
For always being supportive
For being my Mom away from home
For being a role model

But how many times have you thanked them for it? Below are 5 reasons to thank your bonus Mom.

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Discover 6 Powerful Lessons from 'The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe'

Life lessons are important, surely it is more magical when they come from Narnia, so here is what can be learned!

National Writers Society

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Being an English student, it is safe to say that I have a vivid imagination. However, this love for words and books started with a certain book series — C.S. Lewis' masterpiece in form of "The Chronicles of Narnia" book series.

Admittedly, back in 2005, my 7-year-old self first came across the Disney adaption of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" starring Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell and Skandar Keynes. I remember how I saw it at the cinema with my grandparents, I was transfixed on this magical land.

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Does Your Friend Have Read Receipts On? These are the 18 Signs Your Friend Might Be A Serial Killer!

Sometimes there's just something a little...off...

Elon, North Carolina

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Beware. If any of the following are true for those you're close with, you may want to rethink the friendship. These could actually be signs of a potential serial killer.

1. They prefer the ends of the bread for PB&J sandwiches.

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2. They have the read receipts on.

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3. They don't put dressing on salad.

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4. They actually stop for three seconds at stop signs.

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5. They pour the milk before the cereal.

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6. They don't wet the toothbrush before applying the toothpaste.

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7. They wear socks to bed.

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8. They eat pizza with a fork and knife (even when it's not burning hot).

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9. They have never cracked a phone screen.

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10. They actually finish chapstick tubes.

11. They only eat the brown bagel chips out of the Chex Mix.

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12. They don't like the red Sour Patch Kids.

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13. They use headphones to listen to music in the car.

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14. They always wants to be the iron game piece when playing Monopoly.

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I mean come on.

15. They still play Farmville.

16. Their family always gave out pretzels on Halloween.

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17. They often leave you voicemails and are younger than 30.

18. They don't peel the cheese while eating string cheese.

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If you checked off more than five of these be careful because your friend is probably a serial killer.

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74 Reasons Why I Love My Best Friend

You can be yourself without having to explain yourself, because she accepts you and loves you just the way you are.

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Have you ever found that one person in your life who you literally could not live without? You can talk to her about anything. She's the only person who will look you straight in the eyes and say, "You're stupid." You two can ride around or sit at your house for hours and always have something to talk about. You can be yourself without having to explain yourself because she accepts you and loves you just the way you are.

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The Big Difference Between "You Can Come" and "I Want You To Come"

I'm not going to go where I'm not wanted.

Sam Houston State University University of Houston

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Recently, I came across a video on Twitter that accurately explained how irritating and confusing it is when someone responds with the ever-popular "if you want to."

In the video, a boy was doing a parody of a 911 call where the dispatcher asked him if he needed an ambulance, and he responded with "you can if you want to," which left the dispatcher confused as to what actions to take.

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Appreciate your bonus Mom

1. Hosting all the sleepovers

2. For accepting me into your family

3. For always being supportive

4. For being my Mom away from home

5. For being a role model

Life lessons are important, surely it is more magical when they come from Narnia, so here is what can be learned!

1. Courage

2. The importance of friendship

3. Fighting for what you believe in

4. To have faith

5. Lying is never good (Yes, Edmund)

6. Magic opens minds

Sometimes there's just something a little...off...

1. They prefer the ends of the bread for PB&J sandwiches.

2. They have the read receipts on.

3. They don't put dressing on salad.

4. They actually stop for three seconds at stop signs.

5. They pour the milk before the cereal.

6. They don't wet the toothbrush before applying the toothpaste.

7. They wear socks to bed.

8. They eat pizza with a fork and knife (even when it's not burning hot).

9. They have never cracked a phone screen.

10. They actually finish chapstick tubes.

11. They only eat the brown bagel chips out of the Chex Mix.

12. They don't like the red Sour Patch Kids.

13. They use headphones to listen to music in the car.

14. They always wants to be the iron game piece when playing Monopoly.

15. They still play Farmville.

16. Their family always gave out pretzels on Halloween.

17. They often leave you voicemails and are younger than 30.

18. They don't peel the cheese while eating string cheese.

You can be yourself without having to explain yourself, because she accepts you and loves you just the way you are.

Can you cross all of these off your list?

1. Their nickname

2. Their favorite dessert

3. Their favorite sport

4. Their biggest pet peeve

5. Their go-to music genre

6. How many siblings in their fam

7. Coke or Pepsi

8. Their dreams

9. Their current crush

10. Allergic to gluten?

11. Dog or cat?

12. Their birthday

13. Outdoors or Indoors?

14. Their dream vacation place

15. Their binge-watch Netflix series

16. Favorite place to shop

17. Messy or organized?

18. Their favorite color

19. Apple music or Spotify?

20. Night owl or morning person??

21. Does he/she procrastinate?

22. Their level of love for coffee

23. Their favorite food

24. Their laughter

25. Their pick on jeans or leggings?

26. Harry Potter Fan?

27. Their personality type

28. Their favorite book

29. When they want to be left alone

30. When they need a hug

31. Destination wedding?

32. Their parents' names.

33. Tickets to the movies or the theatre?

34. Dream artist to see live in concert.

35. Their best friend.

I'm not going to go where I'm not wanted.

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