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Good to hear you've got a good shot at leaving school.
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I thought that said Crystal Meth for a second
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(02-08-2014 02:59 AM)Ferigeras Wrote:  Crystal Math = 5

HAHA I thought that said crystal meth for a second....

And glad your mom didn't freak out haha
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Good to hear you're in a good mood, and good to hear you also have a shot at leaving school. Smile
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Ferigeras Wrote:and when I asked her what she remembered from her school, and she answered: "Absolutely nothing", and then I asked what she actually learned that was relevant, and she answered: "Just from my experience", and THEN she was all like "You know what? I think [Insert my name here]'s logic actually makes sense" while talking to my brother...

Yeah, that's the kind of scene that sometimes is possible. Great to see an example!

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