At first, Susie did not want to go to the party because her friends were not going. However, she changed her mind and decided to go once she heard there was going to be a dj. As a result she had a good time and made a new friend

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At first, Susie did not want to go to the party because her friends were not going. However, she changed her mind and decided to go once she heard there was going to be a DJ. As a result, she had a good time and made a new friend.