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MONDAY, 11 APRIL 2016
You've "romanticised your life".
It's a candle, a croissant and a playlist called "main character". The rent is still due, in a minor key.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
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- You've been "circling back" since March. At this point you're space debris.
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- You have a "5-year plan". It's a Pinterest board. It's mostly kitchens.
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