Personal Narrative: Modeling Clay

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I walked into the store with one purpose, and one purpose only: to find modeling clay. I tried to find modeling clay to do things in the past, but this time, I came prepared. Pockets full of coupons and change, I approached the shelves. The modeling clay was nowhere to be found. I searched far and wide for someone to answer my one question, “Where is the modeling clay?!”.

I left Walmart, and in despair looked up to find United Arts and Education. I walked into the store and found the modeling clay, but I found myself stuck in the store, infatuated with the items carefully balanced on the shiny metal shelves. I found my true purpose. I could stare at the supplies for hours. From liquid hourglasses, to wooden boxes shaped like elephants, I

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