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	Time Out Of Mind

debbyski

3-7-2008 7:37 AM

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3-8-2008 3:30 AM

tanyamm

I find that when I'm doing something I really enjoy the time just seems to fly by. It's the exact opposite when I'm doing something I'd rather not be doing.

3-8-2008 8:27 AM

debbyski

Wow, that is so true isn't it?

3-9-2008 1:36 AM

tanyamm

Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead before you go to bed.

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