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About me - Jerilee Wei

6.08.2008

I am a battle weary chameleon with an uncertain future
As I face an unwanted medical diagnosis
That will dramatically change my life and has
Once again sent me back into combat.

I've been blessed with 21,695 sunsets
When my good genes had promised me

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