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I wish I could go back to school ...

If I went back to school, knowing everything I do now, I'd get kicked out pretty quickly. I'd beat the shit out of all the bullies, not pay attention in class, or probably not even bother going to class... never do homework, not bother with tests at all. I'd tell all the teachers how full of shit they are, and for what reasons. I'd probably win arguments with them about how pointless school is, and rack up so much detention time (that I wouldn't attend) for "disrespecting" them that they'd just kick me out.

If I actually accidentally time-traveled and found myself back there, I'd beg my dad for internet earlier, and start SS even sooner than I did. Along with all my other sites, and a whole bunch more, and make TONS of $$ and make my parents jealous even sooner. That way they won't even mind that school kicked me out. Razz
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