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Great staff, great service and awesome atmosphere. Lots of changes have happened in the past year but it's definitely been for the better. It's a smaller store so�... Like my group of friends has definitely narrowed, not by my choice, but it's definitely been for the better. 7 retweets 8 favorites. Reply. Retweet 7. Retweeted 7.	Jul 31, 2013 ... What I do know is that I've changed a lot in the past couple of years. If I want that change to be even more meaningful, I'm going to have to find�... I've changed a lot in the past couple of years because I've wanted too. I'm not going to change for anyone though, if I change, it's for myself. Like it or leave it? May 17, 2007 ... @Libervurto I've changed a lot in the past couple of years and now I'd say that I agree with your comment. Read more Show less�...

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I've changed a lot in the past couple of years

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Great staff, great service and awesome atmosphere. Lots of changes have happened in the past year but it's definitely been for the better. It's a smaller store so�...
Like my group of friends has definitely narrowed, not by my choice, but it's definitely been for the better. 7 retweets 8 favorites. Reply. Retweet 7. Retweeted 7.

Jul 31, 2013 ... What I do know is that I've changed a lot in the past couple of years. If I want that change to be even more meaningful, I'm going to have to find�...
I've changed a lot in the past couple of years because I've wanted too. I'm not going to change for anyone though, if I change, it's for myself. Like it or leave it?
May 17, 2007 ... @Libervurto I've changed a lot in the past couple of years and now I'd say that I agree with your comment. Read more Show less�...