33 Things They Don't Tell You About Being Basic
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"What can I say? I'm completely like other girls."
"That's cool, but I've never met another Marigold before."
Marigold Reynolds is just a little basic, with a Starbucks latte and a rose gold-cased iPhone in either hand. Quitting her job to be a full-time online craft store owner is a dream far across the horizon, but that has never been a reason to quit the pursuit for Marigold. But when something (or someone) else on the horizon catches her eye, she might have to make time for another challenge.
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