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Charlie, I've spent YEARS in therapy overcoming my unworthiness that stems from writing Diane a special message on her valentine in the 4th grade, only to learn she wrote a special message to my best friend Scott. Your reflection takes me right back to feeling the emotional pit in my stomach. The good news - is I feel worthy while writing this - so the therapy worked!

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Timmy, you fool.

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Jan 31Liked by Charlie Bleecker

Wow!🤩 That cake was indeed a gift from the heart which he seemed not to appreciate. Something of such happened to me at my work place whereby a colleague didn’t appreciate a stainless cup with lid I presented as a valentine gift.Though she never told me it wasn’t good,someone else did,letting me know she wants something bigger with the look on her face.

I think valentine’s gift should be a heartfelt expression and not a pleasing attitude.

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...the punchline really got me on this...fugging timmy...

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Jan 30Liked by Charlie Bleecker

Oh my god, this just brought back so many embarrassing stories of unrequited love for me. It's a whole genre.

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Jan 30Liked by Charlie Bleecker

Get it together Timmy! He didn’t know what he was missing. More importantly HBD sweet Layla!

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Jan 30Liked by Charlie Bleecker

Aaaah I love the description “like water balloons filled up with Jello pudding.” Every parent knows exactly what you’re talking about 🥰😍😍

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The Valentine's cards!! Man, I so remember going to the store and having my Mom buy us those. I'm trying to remember if I gave one to my crush as well, Chris Tiller, but I honestly don't remember. Lordt! Boys are so stupid!

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Lest,I forget.Happy birthday to Layla.Many happy returns!🎉🎊🍾👼🎆🥰❤️

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DANG IT TIMMY!!

And happy birthday Layla! "Not George!" ha! very relatable. I definitely... did that.... as a kid............ ok maybe now too.

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