Awesome People (20 pics)

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"After moving away from my anti-vax parents, today I went to get my first vaccination. Better late than never!"

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"This year I bought my first house, got married to my best friend of 9 years, and 12 days ago I became a mom. As someone who has suffered with depression my entire life, I never expected to be this happy and loved."

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There’s no better feeling as a game designer, than seeing your game on a store shelf for the first time.

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"I flew all the way from Canada to LA and won my first award for a short film I wrote and directed. It’s not much, but it’s a lot to me."

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"Today, I have accomplished what I set out to do almost 13 years ago. I’m the first generation on both sides of my family to go to college and today I will officially be a Doctor of Medicine!"

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"Just beat cancer today! Last chemo treatment."

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"At 37 years of age, my life has been a long series of failures. Last week, I got on stage, in front of 600 people to deliver an inspirational speech for Canada’s biggest public speaking competition... and I WON!"

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"I am moving into my first apartment! I’m super excited!"

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"I ran a one mile race today! My chronically-fatigued, depressed, autistic self ran the whole race! I’ve made so much progress, and I’m so happy!"

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"I’m a lucky guy. My girl worked so hard on this Christmas tree. This will be our first Christmas in our new house together."

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"Just finished this handmade guitar fretboard ring!"

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"Headed into my 16th and final chemo with a bejeweled mohawk."

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"Bought my first condo a month ago and I’m starting to feel at home. It’s been a lot of work and a long time coming, but I’m finally there."

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"Participated in my first 3-mile race today! This is such a huge accomplishment for me, as I’ve been working on my weight for the past 6 years (46 lbs lost!), as well as becoming healthier & in shape overall. I never thought I would be able to run longer than 30 seconds, much less complete a 3-mile race."

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"Just finished a 2.5 year Biochemist Engineer contract in France, spent a month in my hometown in Spain, and will start my doctorate in Brussels this December. At 27, I feel like I’m finally taking control of my life."

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"Just bought a house. After years of no yard, the dogs now have an acre to tucker themselves out in. Feels great to do good by them."

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"Over 10 years of hard work and I finally got my Master Captain’s license."

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"I’m 69.5 years old. I am down 140 pounds. The massage therapist told me I had a nice body. Made me happy!"

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This girl won 3 gold medals in 400, 500, and 800-meter races in her hometown. She was running in her self-made 'Nikes.'