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…showed last 75 words of 607 total…practically babied it; I washed, cleaned, and maintained it, doing everything possible to make the bike stay as new as it could. Driving through town, I paid more attention to my surroundings, ran green lights instead of red, and rode carefully; I learned to do that the hard way. I learned how to stay responsible and keep myself out of trouble. I faced the consequences, and realized that maturity is the key to staying alive.