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Entry #3: Mint Condition

     It was a pretty chill night. There was a brisk breeze outside and the night was glimmering. I was craving a nostalgic item to satisfy my sweet tooth at the late hours of the night. I slowly unwrapped the paper packaging, creating a swift but quiet shredding sound. This, revealing the roll of smooth, white candies. While they looked perfect inside the roll, some were imperfect, with slight cracks and small bubbles on the coating. I immediately popped one in my mouth. The candy presented a cool enlightenment on my tongue. I had the candy in my mouth for a second before I bit into it, revealing a stretchy and enticing center. It was a nostalgic feeling, as I used to eat one after every dance practice I would attend when I was a child. It wasn't quite the same since the ones I used to get after practice were of the fruity variety, but the texture was extremely similar and familiar. While remembering this fond memory, the mint eventually dissolved as well as my recalition. So, I ate another, and I let the thoughts roll over me once again to remember a blissful time in my past. 


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  1. I love how you use your words its like I'm experiencing your moment with you I knew which mint you had tasted based off your writing you did a great job.

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