“Perhaps the world’s second-worst crime is boredom. The first is being a bore.”
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Feelin' Bored? Well, I'm.. Not, Maybe? Really, I'm not bored. I'm just exploring the depths of my imagination in the land of 'Procrastinationville.' ~not me
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