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Thursday, October 14, 2004

For the Record, I'm Right and Everyone Else is Wrong

"Think positive" they say. The results will reflect your positive thinking.

WRONG. Have multiple counter examples.

Tried this whole positive confidence thing. Fell flat on my butt. Now am disappointed.

Call me Miss Negativity, but it is best to prepare for the worst.

Revisions. Bah.

I am so rubbing the fact that I'm right in my parents faces. The score is 0 to 2 in my rather unfortunate favor.

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