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2013 Scrapbook

December 31, 2013July 3, 2020 Hadeer

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This is a compilation of all the things that I’ve enjoyed in my year, like music, television, films, and actors.

books;

music;

television;

brookyn 99

dracula

the lying game

orange is the new black

supernatural

once upon a time in wonderland

teen wolf

broadchurch

film;

desktops;

celebs;

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