Diary - If ten years ago someone told me

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If ten years ago someone told me I would love planting, I wouldn't have believed him because I hate dirt and I detest bugs! However, my love for planting has overcome my hatred of dirt and bugs. After visiting a flower market, I've been fascinated by the vast species of plants there are in the world.

Maybo said:

If, ten years ago, someone had told me I would love planting gardening, I wouldn't have believed him them because I hate dirt and I detest bugs! However, my new love for planting gardening has helped me overcome my hatred of dirt and bugs that. After Since visiting a flower market, I've been become fascinated by the vast number of species of plants there are in the world.

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