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I'm allowed to drive a car, I can legally drink, I even rent my own house but I still haven't figured out this thing 'adulthood'.

My name is Marloes De Vries and I'm a Dutch illustrator and writer of picture books, comics and other things that contain both words and pictures. I've been drawing since I was young, mainly to understand my own feelings and thoughts. Not much has changed since then!

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Anna Brandigi
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nowadays, at 14, you're in school and crushing on some random celebrity, but in the 1600s you died in childbirth

Sean
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually that's a myth that people married and had babies so young. It happened with nobility but normal people? In their 20s like us now

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Lindsay Johnson
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah but are you happy? If you're happy - you aren't doing anything wrong. There is no one way to do life. :)

Kjorn
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah but at these time our parent didn't have big student loan or to study for 20 years to get diploma

Sweep the Leg
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Roller Coaster Tycoon was my jam! So was the original Sims. This is pretty accurate of me at 18, and my mother at 18.

Azure Adams
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's accurate for us childfree adults

Sabina Panayotova
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why would not having kids make you a failure? really?!? that's inbelivably stupid!

Miisa Seimola
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The average age of women giving birth to their firstborn in Finland is about 29 yo. And in Helsinki, the capital of Finland it's over 30 yo.....

Hiruya
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Got the mobile version of rct, oh and yes, I can play that still all night long... I'm 41

Jace
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's quite wise to know you don't need to reproduce ASAP (or ever).

Aunt Messy
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd call that smart.

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With my meals, I'm always thinking one step ahead... like a carpenter .. that builds stairs.

    Em Jay
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's me ever since Downton Abbey started...and I'm still binge watching BBC period dramas. Just can't get enough.

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why make extensive plans when our society will see to it that only the very privileged can carry out those plans?

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    Anna Brandigi
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I feel like my life is falling apart when I buy something for more than $3

    .gas.
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At her age, people could actually buy homes with "normal" jobs and "normal" salaries. Nowadays, you have to be a heart surgeon just to be able to afford a one bedroom with a nice view of the dumpster.

    karen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's remind me the exact conversation with my mother...

    Łukasz Leroch
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I'm not weird. I just bought a new set 2 days ago :D

    Łukasz Leroch
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You nailed it, I just bought a new set 2 days ago :D

    Samantha Manley
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got both so not sure where that puts me other than in debt.

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    Jamal W
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me every night even tho I know it means i'll be the walking dead in the morning.

    varwenea
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I accepted who I am. I don't go to work before 10am don't go to bed till at least 1am.

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Make sure you use that mode where the light temperature gets warmer on the display after 10pm... ;-)

    Rosalin Garcia
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me currently, I need to be up early and here I am browsing bp.

    Tish Christian
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pain of it Why do we do it to ourselves lol

    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is painfully accurate. That's why I can't go on youtube before bed, I wind up looking up a music video and 2 hours later I'm watching a video about how giraffe's communicate with each other

    Shruti Naik
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then running to work at top speed in the morning.

    Daria B
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Morning exercise routine. Who needs fitness centres? ^_-

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    Yajun Zhang
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so me! Guilty charged.

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    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ignore cultural pressure to marry and reproduce.

    karen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My avocado died...(T_T)

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    Just a Purpler
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem with reading these comics is that once I'm actually back in this situation I think about how everyone does it too, so I might as well finish off the bar... and go back to the store to get another one to "save for later"

    SylvaCrow
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can never get a bar to save for later. If I buy one for now and one for later I'll just end up eating both at once.

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    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, self-control fail. Usually feeling ill is enough for me.

    SylvaCrow
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Self-control win! Feeling a little sick isn't going to make me quit! Lol 😂

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    Anette Pedersen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I turned down a shopping bag at the beginning, because I wasn't going to buy anything. Halfway through I needed a cart :P

    Miguel Arista
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I miss Ikea! Ikea please come to Mexico!

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    Esther
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she changed her clothes. He's still wearing the exact same thing ;)

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    Signe Slavensky
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could vote this up a million times!

    Jimmy Rustled
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    here is a idea....only spend money you have, do not use credit, you would be amazed at what happens

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    Adriana Zmijewska
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Olie-bollen! Now we know ses dutch ;)

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    Gigi
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How I realized my apartment was broken into - my coffee was gone. Who steals coffee? Bastards had a key and came back the next day.

    It's Caturday
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terrifying! How did they get the key? Did they get caught?

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    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely not a domestic partner for me.

    Anastasia B
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought than I won't be able to tell if I am robbed or not because my place usually looks like this

    Yajun Zhang
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mmm.. I can totally use this next time.

    Swati Arora
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My house works all week to get to the point where I absolutely HAVE to clean it over the weekend.

    Brenda Cheah
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually my concept ten years back.. but it doesn't work when my home was actually broken down into..

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    Shruti Naik
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the time! I don't know how it disappears in a new place every single time. Regardless of their size each one of my bags have this key swallowing feature. :)

    It's Caturday
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humongous key charms and developed a habit to always put it in a certain pocket.

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    Sheena M
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate bags but i still not use them. Big, fomoarmented ones. (And still have the same key problem)

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    Aparna Kar
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to change that hair salon. You deserve better 😀

    Jeanne Deaux
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn, you should come to my hairdresser, she has amazing hands and she knows how to use them. When she washes your hairs you get a full head massage (and it's not an extra, it's just how she washes hairs) and damn it's like heaven.

    Melissa Nunya
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta speak up girl. My lady is very patient and will adjust the temp several times if needed 💕

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've usually enjoyed that experience. It's kind of luxurious. The hair dresser being an attractive woman didn't hurt my comfort either.

    Socially Awkward
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hairstylist person always pulls my hair when she does this. It hurts.

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That has happened to me, only its usually when the handyman is coming to fix something in my apartment, then I have to awkwardly smile like I wasn't just dropping a deuce and that's why it stinks!

    Iulia Bianca
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens to me a lot, but with my mom. She usually rings my doorbell or calls me when I'm on the toilet. It's like she freaking knows!! :D lol

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're always late. Go at the first sign of needing to pee.

    Nicole
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know this situation :)

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    Anna Brandigi
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okayyy... so I ate like 5,000 calories today, but I drank a LOT of water, so I guess it's fine

    Melissa Nunya
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But did you eat it with a Diet Coke? Cuz then you're good 👍🏻😋

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    Kjorn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is this my wife in all these comics because almost everything apply to her

    Miisa Seimola
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's me on the sofa when I try doing food for myself :) it's better that my hubbie does the cooking, I think he would have been on junior masterchef when he was 8 yo if the program would have existed then.

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm definitely adulting better than this person :-D I cook proper meals and don't leave the place a mess. But the long term life goal c**p... Tried that, got screwed, so screw that.

    Eve Mas
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this girl is my soul mate.

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    Viktória Nagy
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never Promise myself that it is going to be just one square, it is always One bar. Or Two...

    gen o'connell
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think we've all done this at least once.

    Em Jay
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's me and chocolate every time

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    Daria B
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If s/he's the right one, you'll look like a goddess with her hair elegantly waving in the wind for them. Like a model posing in front of a blowing fan.

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't take "the right one" to find a person attractive despite the weather.

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    Socially Awkward
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hair is always insane, no matter what the weather is like, so I've just stopped trying😂😂😂

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    SparklyCuckoo
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *walks right around the town centre just to be sure*

    rakuninaru
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahah done that... all the time :)

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    Richard Nimz
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to lose weight too. On the other hand, Whataburger.

    Intensive Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's not the chocolate it's the sugar in it ;) eating a dark chocolate with more than 85% cacao is pretty healthy

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    rakuninaru
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why I rather stay home most of the time than going to fancy parties where I can't be myself

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    Marjolein
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So good to know I'm not the only one who does that...

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Note that's not a healthy grownup.

    Cheesybeansy
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your Dental bill must be astronomical. If you even go to a dentist.

    Karen Pessoa
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O legal de ser adulto é que vc pode comer M&M's no café da manhã 😊🍬🍭

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    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's good to have companions that have empathy, even for fictional characters.

    Kjorn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's me watching Rudy :-)

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    Melissa Nunya
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People in Seattle are too nice to the pidgeons. They are all very roly poly here ;)

    Lakshmi Regnier
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know... I absolutely adore pigeons and I don't understand why people is so mean to them. If there is a plague on earth is humans...

    Lakshmi Regnier
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know... I absolutely love pudgeond and get sad people don't understand them. If there is a plague it's humans...

    Richard Nimz
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texans have the same relationship with summer heat. Just "oh, I'm sorry, Boston, is this too hot for you?"

    Scully
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never ran into that problem

    Marioara Popescu
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get this. I f*****g hate birds, they are so infectious.

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    SparklyCuckoo
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The iPhone 7 is waterproof. *sent by iPhone from the bath*

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe just learn to do without it for a few minutes...

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    Anna Brandigi
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll have a gluten free vegan low-carb zero-calorie healthy soy free nut free bean free latte please

    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every vegan I know isn't doing it because it's a "trend", and most of them have been vegan for decades.

    Cristi
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno, my mom is in her 70s and became vegan convinced by my 16 year old. Now I'm the uncool one because I still eat cake once in a while

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    Cees Timmerman
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    8 years ago

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    Your Instagram was probably too boring for her taste, but as such is subjective she didn't message you about it.

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    Alise Kalniņa
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is not how a tight shirt looks like but the idea- totally relatable :D

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    Jace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ???? Why do specific numbers mean anything special? Just be together and don't take it for granted.

    Atari
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're boyfriend is like how you draw him, then you're very very lucky :)