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\title{Adventure}
\author{Ryan Dickherber}
\date{Jan. 2, 2008}
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After spending hours in my apartment without leaving, I decided it was time for an adventure.
I went for a walk around the neighborhood, encountered many panhandlers, and gave none of them any money. 

Eventually I came home. Sometimes I wish the real world were more exciting.
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