Sandra Cisneros Quotes

To this day, on my cheat days from my diet, which are New Year's Eve and my birthday, I buy luxury foods that are very indicative of my class.

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• To this day, on my cheat days from my diet, which are New Year's Eve and my birthday, I buy luxury foods that are very indicative of my class.

  

  Sandra Cisneros
  • Class
  • Foods
  • Diets