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writer, talker, washed-up ice skater | covering side hustles, entrepreneurs @cnbcmakeit

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@meggsauer

meg sauer

4 months

hi, X friends! I’m currently sourcing for @CNBCMakeIt series #SixFigureSideHustle requirements: owners who made $100k + in revenue from their side hustle, in addition to working a full-time job, for one year. quirky jobs and inspirational backstories encouraged. DM me!

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3 years

since Russia invaded Ukraine last month, East Village restaurant/NYC staple @veselkanyc has become a hub for local Ukrainians. here, read how one manager leads Veselka's staff during a time of high demand and high stress:

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This 30-year-old helps run New York's most popular Ukrainian restaurant: 'There is a line standing...

Vitalii Desiatnychenko helped navigate Veselka, New York City's most popular Ukrainian restaurant, through a pandemic. Now, the restaurant is trying to help troops in Ukraine.

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2 years

at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders meeting this weekend, CEO Warren Buffett shared an investing strategy — and it’s one that is “not taught in schools.” with @CNBCMakeIt :

Warren Buffett on the investing strategy 'you can learn in the fourth grade,' but is 'not taught in...

At Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder's meeting, CEO Warren Buffett said he prioritizes getting his money's worth from investment, instead of dwelling on timing.

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4 years

Despite his frustrations with Trump, the theatrics of Congress and partisan media, Rep. @justinamash still believes in the American Dream. Read more about what’s to come in his political career in my first piece for @USATODAY :

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Rep. Justin Amash, the ex-Republican who tussled with Trump and the GOP, reflects on what's next

Rep. Justin Amash isn't seeking reelection after leaving the Republican Party and clashing with its leadership.

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3 years

in case you needed festive, wholesome and just plain old good news today, the Christmas tree industry is thriving! read on about this family-owned company that makes $1 million a year selling 🎄 in NYC’s neighborhoods.

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This family-owned company makes $1 million annually selling Christmas trees in New York City —...

Uptown Christmas Trees uses Slack to stay connected while the demand for their firs remains high

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3 years

before competing in Beijing @nathanwchen faced public, physical and, perhaps most intensely, personal pressure. but instead of thinking, "I'm here to win," Chen enjoyed every moment of the @Olympics . read my interview with the Olympic gold medalist:

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Olympic skater Nathan Chen's 7-word mental hack to capture gold: I stopped thinking 'I'm here to...

Figure skater Nathan Chen tells CNBC Make It that staying in the moment and worrying less about winning helped him achieve his dream of winning Olympic gold.

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6 years

“I’ll get off this ice when you drag my cold, dead body off of it!” feeling endlessly grateful for this weekend, this season, and the past four years. fulfilled is an understatement. thank you.

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ICYMI: @taylorswift13 spoke at NYU's commencement ceremony yesterday. and while she isn't a fan of solicited advice, the singer-songwriter had some words of wisdom about rejection and mistakes for the class of 2022. my latest with @CNBCMakeIt :

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Taylor Swift's advice for young people: Hearing the word 'no' was 'more crucial than the moments I...

Taylor Swift's music career has been accompanied by plenty of rejection and missteps. Her advice to NYU's class of 2022: Embrace and learn from those experiences.

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7 years

hey @espn - don’t get too distracted by the sparkles. plz focus on publishing articles that promote athletics, rather than questioning the validity of a sport that rarely receives the recognition it deserves 😘

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My latest ESPN column examines a simple question: Why can't figure skaters wear uniforms instead of costumes?

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7 years

senior year and second in the nation with my best friends... nothing beats this feeling @AdrianVSST 🥈

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6 years

post grad feelz ya know

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6 years

post-grad life, day 50: woke up early to go to hot yoga. afterwards, went to grab an acai bowl. the transformation is complete. I am a suburban mother.

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7 years

the male species never ceases to amaze me #TITLEIX

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7 years

old dawg, new tricks. #seniorszn

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4 years

In fighting a global pandemic, the U.S.'s greatest source of weakness was at its borders — but not the one protected by a wall. Read my first (!!!) story with @CNTraveler comparing how international airports screen their passengers during COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Screenings at U.S. Airports Remain Inconsistent

Experts say the lack of effective virus screenings or contact tracing plays a role in the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

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6 years

kindness. kindness. kindness. everyone has trying, difficult, seemingly hopeless days, and kindness is always the one thing you can give.

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7 years

a penny for your sunday thoughts

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7 years

THIRD GOING INTO NATIONALS!!! SEE YOU IN PORTLAND 🥉

@GIC_Results

GIC Results

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Midwestern collegiate final results #midpac18

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7 years

"hello yes welcome to adrian college no I am not a freshmen the ice rink is that way" #welcomeweek

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8 years

michigan weather is the reason people have trust issues

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7 years

submitting my capstone paper that i have spent the entire semester on feels a little bit like sending my child off to college #goodluckouttherekid

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3 years

hellooooo little blue check!

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7 years

*back to school shopping* cashier: "aww are you starting college in the fall?" GIRL I WISH

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7 years

I hate resolutions. be the best person you can be every day.

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8 years

TSA: "you know you don't have to take off your shoes to go thru security if you're under 12" me: ".....................oh okay sweet!!!"

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8 years

invest in people who invest in you

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7 years

BRUISER DIED AND I AM GOING TO SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE MOURNING #NOTgdtbab

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7 years

is it possible to feel nostalgic for things right in front of you? ❄️

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5 years

only convinced my sister loves me when she takes candids #NewProfilePic

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7 years

it's Wednesday and that's the only W I've had in a long time

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7 years

I'm the least qualified person to work a garage sale bc I am not assertive and I gave someone a north face for $2. I hate this. help me.

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7 years

things I’ve done in my first 24 hours home- 1. eat 2. sleep 3. pelted in the face with snowballs #thxdad

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6 years

forgot to grab a tea bag for the XL tea I ordered in the student center today... I’ve been drinking hot water since noon #undercaffeninated #tuesdayMOOD

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4 years

today I yelled at my family to shut up before I muted myself on a zoom call. mostly just surprised it took me eight weeks to make that mistake!

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5 years

Hot off the presses and just in time for synchro nationals, my next piece with @MedillChicago

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N’Synch: An inside edge into the synchronized skating world with coach Danielle Ostrower - Medill...

By Megan Sauer Medill Reports Synchronized figure skaters from Northbrook made history last year as the only junior level team to be chosen to represent the United States at international competiti...

news.medill.northwestern.edu

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4 years

extremely proud of my Medill classmates that are reporting the protests in Chicago, especially @NicoleGirten @aniexum @BrianaKGarrett @colinbphoto @_uzunma (and probably more) thank you for amplifying voices through your ideas, words and photos. your work is so so important!

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7 years

I think it’s in everyone’s best interest to cancel class for two weeks every four years during the olympics @profs

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4 years

Using this time to write about what I know best: ice skating. (My seven-year-old-self is freaking out over my first byline with @USFigureSkating !)

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University of Michigan Relies on Legacy, Hard Work and Team Culture to Capture Another U.S....

University of Michigan's synchronized skating team is no stranger to the top of the podium.

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

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4 years

is it good for my sanity to listen to murder podcasts when I run on trails through the woods? nope. but does it make me run faster? absolutely.

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5 years

my favorite form of social distancing is muting people on social media

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7 years

I wanna go back in time to my senior year of hs & tell myself to chill out bc I'm graduating college soon & that's 678194x more terrifying

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3 years

when @thewilglory started designing purses, it was just “therapeutic project.” now, the luxury bag brand @anima_iris is on its way to becoming a $1.2 million biz — and stars like @Beyonce are taking notice 👀 read my latest piece with @CNBCMakeIt here:

@CNBCMakeIt

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This 25-year-old entrepreneur turned her side hustle into a 'Beyoncé-approved' luxury brand

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6 years

the ONLY downside of europe is I am immensely dehydrated because the coffee and wine is WORTH DYING FOR

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4 years

the biggest threat to American democracy is Americans. stay safe D.C.

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6 years

do u ever just feel urself... slowly... gradually... inevitably... turning into ur mother

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7 years

tonight i trapped a stink bug under a glass cup and then forgot about it... long story short, i kicked the cup, there's glass everywhere, and the bug has escaped. stay tuned as to whether i die via bug bite or glass shard

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5 years

me, before adulthood: disorganized me, an “adult”: disorganized, but in bins!!!

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7 years

me: I can handle anything that's thrown my way also me: sry I burned my tongue on my coffee today & imma need 3-5 business days to recover

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4 years

it’s a beautiful thing when life comes full circle — this week, I wrote about my alma mater @AdrianVSST , @AdrianCollege for @USFigureSkating . i’ve experienced firsthand the culture of compassion, and I am kinder and stronger because of it. now and always, #BULLDOGPROUD

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"Athletes will learn more, grow more, if they're working with someone they trust." Adrian College leans into team culture to promote personal growth. ⛸

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5 years

Jules graduates in three weeks and I just wanna know if she still brags a bout me at school #buttfull

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4 years

waiting until after Friday to make any major life decisions because at least then I’ll be 24 and wise

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5 years

sometimes I get through like 3/4 of my to do list super quickly and reward myself by not doing the last part for another 3-4 business days

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1 year

Gave up tech and speaking for 48 hours—then wrote about it for @CNBCMakeIt . Read about what I learned from my "monk" experiment here:

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I lived like a monk for 48 hours, and it helped me break 3 of my worst habits—here's how

I gave up my voice, phone and Airpods for two days — and found myself forming new habits, caring less about screen time and feeling less anxious. Here's how.

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4 years

It was such a pleasure to interview @mirai_nagasu , Olympian and my childhood hero, about her new podcast. Read more about how the athlete is using her voice to guide future generations of skaters here:

@USFigureSkating

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. @IceTalkPodcast gets a new spin with new host @mirai_nagasu ‼️

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8 years

feelin guilty about how much I'm enjoying the weather bc on one hand vitamin d rocks but on the other global warming ya know???

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9 years

bad news: I lost my voice good news: the boots I'm wearing are loud so I can still obnoxiously make my presence known everywhere i go

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7 years

I mostly just like my bday bc everyone is so nice all day long & if anyone is sassy I have the authority to say "hey shut up it's my bday"

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7 years

like 47% of my stress is bc of the US government. the other 63% has to do with lack of sleep & caffeine, but all of it makes me TIRED & SAD

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5 years

I just took a DNA test turns out I’m 100% sunburnt

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6 years

all this snow in April better mean six more weeks of school bc I AM NOT GRADUATING NOPE!!!

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6 years

I’ve been moved out for SEVEN. DAYS. came home and my parents already changed the WiFi password #ouch #financiallyindependent

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8 years

congrats to @pluto on being named a planet again. we were all rooting for u lil buddy!!! #suckitneptune

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6 years

my worst fear is marrying into a family that does 5ks on thanksgiving morning bc my family already makes me do that AND IVE PAID MY DUES

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5 years

before I got my college degree in English writing, I was a prodigal playwright.

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5 years

breaking up with my rollerblades. 22 is too old to skin your knees in public.

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8 years

orange ya glad it's finals week???

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6 years

people MAY think i am pretty involved in school BUT i can assure you... it's really just been one very elaborate procrastination scheme to avoid doing anything actually productive

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8 years

if you're reading this, even if we barely talk, please don't remind me of all the awkward things i've done over the past 20 years of my life

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7 years

smell ya #causeitsporterweek #bebetter

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Blocking all skaters on twitter #CauseitsPorterWeek 🤷🏻‍♀️

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6 years

I worked out for the first time since “retirement” yesterday. everything was going great until I woke up and had to slide down the stairs on my butt. #legswya

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5 years

Jan. 2 and Suze is killing her 2020 resolution

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7 years

I’ve been sitting in my driveway for 10 minutes trying to get the ice off my windshield with a wesco popcorn bucket lid #luvwinter

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5 years

took me less than 24 hours to lock myself out of my apartment. I’m gr8 at city livinnnnn

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8 years

OUR CLEANING LADY IS PLAYING POKEMON GO WHILE SHE VACUUMS WHERE DOES IT END

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6 years

“I haven’t made any boys cry this week, but it’s only Sunday... the week is young” -julia sauer

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8 years

never thought I'd miss a square mile so much #isitaugustyet

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5 years

drama runs rampant in sauer family groupchats #supportive

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4 years

washed up college friends try tiktok???

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7 years

above all else, people matter. treat them like it.

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7 years

i couldn't tell you which is worse, packing or unpacking. what i can tell you, however, is that i am good at neither.

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2 years

just met john krasinski with @hannahjfarrow , a moment manifested from 10,000 hours of watching the office together

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7 years

I just wanna grow up to be financially stable enough to walk into an anthropology without hating myself

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7 years

threw my new red sweater in with my whites and dyed the load pink... but!!! I didn’t cry!!! #progress !!! #adulting !!!

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5 years

WHY does staying hydrated feel like a full-time job?

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5 years

THE BARTENDER KNOWS MY NICKNAME!!! Is red an obvious nickname? LMK

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8 years

I'm not saying coffee fixes everything, but I'm not saying it doesn't...

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6 years

driving a prius is just like driving any other car except if I try to pass someone on the highway I can hear god laughing

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7 years

when u leave for ur last synchro nationals in 3 days #mixedfeelz

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8 years

still confused why we have class on bruiser's birthday of all days but it's whtvr #gdtbab

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8 years

if my 15 year old little sister gets offered an alcoholic beverage before me ONE MORE TIME my hair is going to catch on fire

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6 years

I really really really really really miss ice skating

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7 years

OKAY I LOOKED AT THE SUN IM SORRY MY EYES ARE BURNING AND I JUST SEE BLACK DOTS EVERYWHERE

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7 years

never gonna stop trying to see the good in people

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7 years

@BonbonRae OUCH I SEE HOW IT IS

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6 years

getting lost in the louvre @christinegrajek

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6 years

hey guess what when I was little my parents took me to a baseball game and I got hit in the head by a flying hot dog #luvsports

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8 years

wearing flannels and jeans from here on out bc fall is a state of mind dammit

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7 years

rollerblading is really fun because it's a lot like skating, but falling on your ass hurts a lot more on concrete than it does on ice

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