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Do you remember the time in your life when:

- There was no drama.
- Everyone was a friend.
- You could make a friend by sharing your marker.
- There weren't cliques, groups, populars.
- Guys and girls were just friends.
- Promises were kept.
- Pinky swears were sacred.
- No one talked behind someones back.
-You and your parents got along easily.
- Teachers gave you stickers on your projects.
- There was no reason to lie.

I remember those times. Those times when guys were guys and girls were girls and we got along fine, love was no where in the mix. When I could make a friend at a nail salon, when there were no 'populars' or jocks, when life was just the way I wanted it to be. It didn't matter if you were big, small, fat, skinny, whatever... You got along or you'd get time-out.

Yeah, those were the days. Now, everything is different. Guys and girls fall in and out of love, and rumors are spread constantly. It's harder to make friends randomly. You find yourself judging people on their looks rather than who they are. Eating disorders are common. Abortion clinics are everywhere. You're pressured into things you normally wouldn't do. You can't avoid drama forever.

There's something wrong here.... We have 9 year olds with eating disorders. Teen girls are getting abortions when there are grown women wanting to adopt. The government is trying to get 'In God We Trust' removed because it could be offensive... We have teachers sleeping with students, and huge idols cheating and getting MORE famous for it!

I miss those days when everything in life was perfect. Nothing could be better than playing outside and having a pb&j....

I wonder if this life will ever be perfect again....