Rec | INTELLECT

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i just deleted many useless apps off of my phone and I am listening to esperanza spalding. i am becoming an intellectual next I am going to download elevate and find a book to read tomorrow. wish me luck

@jacobcustos

Mar 10, 2025

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@worldonfire

go to library too and let a book reach out and touch you

Mar 10, 2025

@jacobcustos

@WORLDONFIRE omg yes.

Mar 10, 2025

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