I never thought motherhood can be this fulfilling and it started because of you. Thank you for being such a sweet child. Daddy and Mommy will love you forever! :)
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Every Lunch Break...
… people here at work are playing word factory. As in they eat fast so that they’ll have more time to play. Sometimes I join in the game if I’m done with my lunch and have nothing else to do. And I have this officemate who often gets a low score or no score at all and one colleague offered to buy her a Starbucks coffee just to motivate her to find more words and win at least one round. So far she won a few already. I guess the coffee is a good motivation. Hehe!
Are You Boring or Interesting
You Are 64% Interesting |
 You are a fairly interesting person. Many people find you to be intriguing. You have a dynamic, adventurous life... a life that others envy. You are genuinely interested in and open to the world. You love making new friends, and you're always up for an unusual experience. Like everyone else, you can get a bit boring from time to time. That's normal. But unlike everyone else, you can pull yourself out of a rut. You don't stay boring for long. |
I'm Still Here
Last Saturday, we went to my OB for my check up and she told me that I’m 2cm dilated already and that if I want to give birth yesterday, I must drink Castor Oil to trigger contractions since it will make me poop. I did not buy it yet last Saturday and just continued walking as one option. But last night, I took castor oil hoping to give birth today. So while waiting for more frequent and stronger contractions, I decided to go online now and finish my task and write something about online trading. Hope I’ll give birth today or if not tomorrow so that I’ll be home before Saturday for Lance’s 2nd birthday. Please pray for a safe delivery for me. Thanks! :)
If You Need A Hand I'm Here
Vannie sent me a sweet poem. Thanks sis!
"We need friends for many reasons,
all throughout the season.
We need friends to comfort us when we are sad,
and to have fun with us when we are glad.
We need friends to give us good advice,
We need someone we can count on,
and treat us nice.
We need friends to remember us
one we have passed sharing memories
that will always last."
all throughout the season.
We need friends to comfort us when we are sad,
and to have fun with us when we are glad.
We need friends to give us good advice,
We need someone we can count on,
and treat us nice.
We need friends to remember us
one we have passed sharing memories
that will always last."
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I'm passing this to Milette, Kitts and Lilet. :)
Plurk, Twitter and YM
You’ll always find me logged in on these three sites. These three normally eats up my time at work. Haha! I’m currently addicted to plurk, I registered just last week and it’s now part of my daily schedule. That even now I’m writing about Garmin GPS I’m still plurking. Hehe! I like it because I get to talk to my friends and catch up with them in case I wasn’t online when they were chatting. With twitter, I get to talk to some friends too who doesn’t have an account with plurk. And with YM, I’ve been using this for several years already and this is where I get to talk to my cousins residing abroad. This also helps if I need to show something to my parents since they live near my cousin’s house. These three makes my day, hehe!
Daddy, Lance and Barney
I took this picture a few weeks ago at around 12 midnight. Kakatawa and kakatuwa lang kasi silang tingnan, hehe!
*deadma na lang sa tapes sa wall, may mga wallcharts dyan dati na sinira na ni Lance. :)
Another Meme
My roommate and I once: I too never had a roommate. If my sister counts, then once we fought and still slept on the same bed without talking to each other.
Never in my life have I: Tried drugs (me too).
High school was: Super fun
High school was: Super fun
When I’m nervous: I feel cold
My hair: is long and I definitely need another haircut.
When I was 5: I love pretending that I'm a doctor. My dolls are my patients. :)
When I was 5: I love pretending that I'm a doctor. My dolls are my patients. :)
When I turn my head left: I see a wall :)
I should be: Sleeping and resting and not blogging
By this time next year: I may be busy preparing for the birthday party of Lance and Hannah :D
I should be: Sleeping and resting and not blogging
By this time next year: I may be busy preparing for the birthday party of Lance and Hannah :D
My favorite aunt is: dad’s sister.
I have a hard time understanding: HTML and CSS codes (me too).
You know I like you if: I am nice to you and I spend time talking to you.
My ideal breakfast is: Tuyo and fried rice
If you visit my home town: You will see a lot of kapeng barako and tablea.
I have a hard time understanding: HTML and CSS codes (me too).
You know I like you if: I am nice to you and I spend time talking to you.
My ideal breakfast is: Tuyo and fried rice
If you visit my home town: You will see a lot of kapeng barako and tablea.
If you spend the night at my house: We'll talk all night while eating chocolates or watching dvd.
The animal I would like to see flying besides birds: elephant hehe!
I shouldn’t have been: blogging now because i need to sleep and rest.
Last night I: was not able to sleep well because of contractions.
A better name for me would be: Toni pa din :)
I’ve been told I look like: Vina Morales when I was still in grade school hehe!
If I could have any car, it would be: an Innova or a CRV. We need a family car! :)
I shouldn’t have been: blogging now because i need to sleep and rest.
Last night I: was not able to sleep well because of contractions.
A better name for me would be: Toni pa din :)
I’ve been told I look like: Vina Morales when I was still in grade school hehe!
If I could have any car, it would be: an Innova or a CRV. We need a family car! :)
Up for Snags!
10 Things That Make Me Happy
- Husband is home since Saturday. Tomorrow pa alis to Pampanga. :)
- Lance hugging me each time I go home.
- Lance being healthy
- Kicks and somersaults from the princess even if sometimes it hurts, at least I know she's ok.
- Plurk and twitter :)
- Tasks from the sheriff and other online rakets :D
- Spanish bread from the nearby bakery
- Paypal money
- Box from my parents
- New phone c/o sun
Tag Train
1. Where have you lived for most of your life? Makati
2. What was the last compliment you received, and when? Yesterday when I joined my officemates in walking at UP, sexing buntis daw. haha!
3. Do you prefer to call or text? Text when its not important, call when urgent. (same here)
4. How many people do you trust 100%? My family.
5. Where did you get the shirt you’re wearing? Office (company uniform)
6. What’s the last movie you saw in the theatre? Shocks, the last time I watched was last December, filmfest movie. can't remember the title
7. Can you live without the computer? Definitely - NOT.
8. Ever got so drunk you couldn’t remember the entire night? NO, if and when I drink, I make sure I'll remember everything.
9. Favorite flower? Rose
10. What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? What time is it? 6am. What time is the voice recording in the office today.
11. Have you memorized your social security number/sss number? Yup
12. Who was the last person that made you cry? The thief who took my wallet and cellphone.
13. What happened at 10:00 am today? Recording for our pabx system
12. Who was the last person that made you cry? The thief who took my wallet and cellphone.
13. What happened at 10:00 am today? Recording for our pabx system
14. Did you know that Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey got married? Nope, I don't watch tv anymore.
15. What are your plans for tomorrow? Nothing special, just go to work. :)
15. What are your plans for tomorrow? Nothing special, just go to work. :)
3's Tag
Snagged this from Vannie. Thanks sis! :)
–THREE NAMES THAT FRIENDS CALL YOU:
- Toni
- Burieks
- Toni Rose
–THREE MOST IMPORTANT DATES IN YOUR LIFE:
- September 7, 2003
- June 18, 2005
- March 14, 1977
–TOP THREE TV SHOWS YOU LOVE:
- Prison Break
- Greys Anatomy
- Backyardigans
–THREE THINGS YOU’VE DONE IN THE LAST 33 MINUTES:
- Voice recording for our PABX system
- Update blogs
- Called my sister
THREE WAYS TO BE HAPPY:
- Sleep and eat :)
- Spend a lot of quality time with Paul and Lance
- Think positive
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AS OF NOW:
- Don't Cha (hehe!)
- Barney Song
- Ugoy ng duyan
–THREE PERSONS YOU LAST TEXTED:
- Paul
- My sister
- Jon
–THREE PERSONS YOU LAST TALKED OVER THE PHONE:
- Bank Customer Representative
- My sister
- Alma my ofcmate
–THREE PERSONS/group YOU MISS FROM YOUR PAST:
- HS friends
- College friends
- SOLV friends
–THREE GIFTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE
- E71
- DSLR
- Vacation anywhere
–THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO FOR VACATION:
- LA
- Paris, or anywhere in Europe
- Holy Land
–THREE FAVORITE CARTOON/ANIME CHARACTERS:
- Mickey Mouse
- Wonderpets
- Batman
–THREE MALLS YOU USUALLY GO TO:
- SM
- Robinsons
- Gateway
–THREE FAVORITE DRINKS:
- Mango Shake
- Iced Tea
- Milk
–THREE THINGS FOUND IN YOUR BAG:
- Tissue
- Wallet
- Cellphone
–THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
- Green
- Yellow
- Blue
–TOP THREE FOODS U LOVE SO MUCH:
- Pasta
- Shrimp
- chocolates
–TOP THREE ATTITUDES YOU LIKE:
- Loyal
- Kind
- Sincere
Up for grabs!^_^
Things to do:
I need to list down the things that I need to do this week since I might give birth anytime now.
- Process flow for OSP Contractors Billing
- Review DRRs for revised documents
- Process flow for I-view department
- Finish all pending online tasks.
- Double check hospital bag if complete.
- Check also documents that are needed in the hospital if complete, marriage contract, philhealth form, baby book, etc.
I think that’s about it. Hopefully I’ll be able to finish everything before our little princess arrives. Can’t wait! :)
Wine and more wine
As I blogged previously, Paul is leaving again for Germany next month. I remember during his last trip to Europe, he was telling me that he hardly drank water when they were there because restaurants always serve wine. That sometimes he felt groggy at the end of the day because of too much wine. It made me think that since they love wine, they may even have a wine of the month club to feature different wines. Oh well, I’m sure Paul will once again get a taste of their wine when he goes there.
Barney!!!
Lance loves barney! Here are some pics I took showing how much he loves barney!
These were taken when he was still sleeping in his crib. Sweet nila no! hehe!
The one on the left naman was when we moved him to sleep with us sa bed. While the one on the right was taken inside our car. We never leave the house without the small barney. :)
Soap and Shampoo Tag
Snagged this from Vannie :)
::Start copy::
Some Rules:
1. You can include in the post a picture of your favorite soap or the soap you are currently using.
2. Please post this in the blog which you will add in the “blogs that joined.” You can add unlimited number of blogs as long as this tag is posted there.
3. Please link back to the person who tagged you and pass this tag to many of your friends.
4. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too.
5. Remember to come back here at DANCING IN MIDLIFE TUNE (pls. don’t change this link) and leave the exact post url so I can add you to the master list as this is one way to help increase our rankings and improve our Technorati Authority.
6. Tag as many friends as you can.
BLOGS THAT JOINED: Dancing in Midlife Tune - Aeirins Collections - BiznHoney - Kidd Designs - Shopaholic Ties The Knot - My Wonderful Life - 100% Kelly malditang bunso’s journal - FunFierceFabulous - The Journey Continues... -
Soap Questions:
1. Favorite Soap: Safeguard (hehe! padala ng nanay ko, nagsasawa na nga ako eh!)
1. Favorite Soap: Safeguard (hehe! padala ng nanay ko, nagsasawa na nga ako eh!)
2. Facial Soap: Cetaphil
3. Body Soap: Safeguard pa din, sometimes mga victoria's secret
4. Intimate Soap: PH Care
5. Laundy Soap: Tide (galing pa din sa nanay ko) or sometimes we buy champion pag wala na tide
6. Undies Soap: Same
7. Baby Soap: Baby Magic
8. Favorite Shampoo: Vaseline, sunsilk, (kung ano makita sa cr)
9. Favorite Conditoner: yung sa HBC na buy ng sis ko, don't know the brand eh
10. Baby Shampoo: Baby Magic din
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I think most of you have done this already so I won't be tagging anyone anymore.
What's Inside Your Fridge
Players: All things YUMMY Mommyhood and Me My Charmed Life My Joys Shangrila Journey Sassy Finds My Colorful World Our Journey to Life Live it Up Eds Mommy Life The Journey Continues YOUR BLOG
I was not able to take a picture of what's inside our fridge so i'll just list them down here and like eds, it's empty too hahaha!. We're scheduled to go to the market this coming weekend pa. Anyway, here's what's inside our fridge as far as I can remember.
Frozen Products – Meat, Chicken, Fish
Hotdogs, French fries, Fish balls
Veggies
Chocolates (hindi nawawalan nito sa ref hehe!)
Left over foods
Eggs, chuckie, nestle melon
Catsup, pancake syrup, etc
Water and coke hehe!
I think that’s everything.
Tagging all those who haven't done this yet. :)
Another Trip
Paul told me that he might go to Germany next month to attend a training sponsored by their office. He’s just waiting for the invitation letter from their office in Germany so that he can apply for a visa. Their travel agent was asked to look for good and affordable flight deals for this trip. I think he’ll be there for two weeks and I’m going to miss him. I’m sure Lance is going to miss him too. He always asks for his dad when he wakes up in the morning and finds out that his dad left for work already. I just tell Lance that his daddy will be back soon and he’ll just smile at me. Anyhow, I better start looking for clothes for Paul for this trip since its cold in Germany when he goes there. :)
Money Matters
Paul and I are very careful now with our expenses especially with the coming of baby Hannah. We had our budgeting and planning discussion to know how to handle our finances properly. I listed down the monthly expenses which consists of payment for utilities, milk for Lance (I’m still hoping I’ll be successful with breastfeeding Hannah), diapers for Lance and Hannah, immunization, our food and other grocery items, nanny’s salary, etc. Then I listed down our monthly income and set aside a certain amount for our savings. I just hope we’ll be able to follow our set budget and won’t have extra expenses. Good luck to us!
Weekly Round Up
I think this is the first time I joined the round up. :) Join us!
For the week of September 8 to 14
Monday – Took a half day leave from work for my check up. Went to mass for Mama Mary’s bday. I blogged about it here.
Tuesday – Paul went to Pampanga for work. I went to work. After work, I joined in the everyday walk at UP with my officemates.
Wednesday – Went to work again. I was robbed on my way home. Kwento here.
Thursday – went to work again. Went to the bank to ask for replacement of my ATM.
Friday – went on half day leave again to withdraw money from the bank. No more money since my wallet was stolen plus I don’t have my atm yet kaya and I need money. J Paul went back from Pampanga. :)
Saturday – went to the hospital for my ultrasound. My EDD has moved again from Sept 29 to Oct 5. Separate kwento about this in my next post. Will have my check up pa tomorrow since my OB did not have clinic yesterday because she has fever.
Sunday – woke up early to hear the 7:30am mass then just stayed home lang. Paul and I were suppose to go to Makati since glorietta is on sale but did not push through anymore. We’d rather stay home, rest and bond with Lance. :)
Coffee Break ver. 1.34
One thing I love most about Christmas is the atmosphere of the people. It’s as if they don’t have problems and all are in good mood. I also love the christmas lights and the displays on the buildings. Of course who wouldn't love bonuses that can be used for christmas shopping. But most of all, I love the get-together of families celebrating the birth of our saviour. :)
Nadukutan ako last night :(
Hayy.. first time nangyari sa kin to and kakatrauma din pala. I was on my way home last night when it happened. I normally commute naman to work so last night was no different. Here’s what happened:
I left the office at 6pm then rode a jeep to anonas/aurora. At that time I know my wallet, coin purse and cell phone are still in my bag. I was able to pay pa my fare sa jeep. Then I went down na sa may anonas and walked towards QCMC. Crossed the street (aurora) and walked again and hailed an fx. That’s when I learned I was robbed. My bag was open na and ayun, my wallet, coin purse and cell phone are all gone. Grabe! Ang galing and ang bilis nung magnanakaw. I never noticed na nabuksan yung bag ko and never din naman akong nag stop sa paglakad after ko bumaba ng jeep. Kakagulat talaga! Buti na lang yung guy beside me was kind enough to pay for my fare sa fx. I was crying habang nasa fx. Kakagulat kasi eh and feeling ko di na naawa sa kin yung magnanakaw. Well siguro kasi alam nya di ko siya mahahabol in case maramdaman ko na may kinukuha siya sa bag ko.
Upon getting home, I texted Paul (using my sister’s cell) and told him what happened. I asked him also to call an officemate who was still in the office to send me the back up file of the notes that are stored in my cellphone. May mga passwords kasi don ng mga accounts ko online eh. Buti na lang andon pa sila and na-send agad sa kin yung file kaya I was able to change agad the passwords. Thanks Jenny and Amie! I was able to call also the banks to block my credit cards and kanina I went to the bank to request for a new atm card and informed them also of what happened.
Yung laman ng wallet ko eh 2 credit cards, atm card and mga iba’t-ibang cards like sm advantage, mercury drug, sta. lucia, etc. Yung kelangan ko lang don talaga agad is my medicard and yung medical city plus card. Pero I asked naman our HR kanina and they endorsed naman na to medicard my case and I won’t request na for a new one since mag expire na din yung card sa sept 14. Yung sa medical city naman, I was able to call customer service na and they told me to request na lang for a new one and if in case wala pa yung card and I gave birth na, sabihin ko lang that I have a TMC card. I also have my admission slip sa wallet and I’ll just request for a new one on my check up on Saturday. Yung cash naman was around 3K. Papadala ko sana sa Davao para pamasahe nung magiging yaya ni Hannah. Well ngayon wala na silang lahat. :(
Sayang din yung mga naka store sa cellphone ko, wala pa naman lahat yon back up :( And btw, I’m using a prepaid sim so if in case may ma receive kayo na text using my number 09063552470, di na ako yon kaya paki check na din lang.
Anyway, kakalungkot lang talaga. Pati pala buntis di na pinapatawad ng mga magnanakaw. Sana lang gamitin nya sa matinding pangangailangan, at kung hindi man, bahala na siya. Si God na ang maniningil sa kanya. I’m thankful lang na I’m safe and nothing bad happened to me or to Hannah. Mapapalitan naman yung mga nawala sa kin eh. Doble ingat na lang palagi, lalo na ngayon malapit na pasko kaya rampant na naman mga magnanakaw.
I left the office at 6pm then rode a jeep to anonas/aurora. At that time I know my wallet, coin purse and cell phone are still in my bag. I was able to pay pa my fare sa jeep. Then I went down na sa may anonas and walked towards QCMC. Crossed the street (aurora) and walked again and hailed an fx. That’s when I learned I was robbed. My bag was open na and ayun, my wallet, coin purse and cell phone are all gone. Grabe! Ang galing and ang bilis nung magnanakaw. I never noticed na nabuksan yung bag ko and never din naman akong nag stop sa paglakad after ko bumaba ng jeep. Kakagulat talaga! Buti na lang yung guy beside me was kind enough to pay for my fare sa fx. I was crying habang nasa fx. Kakagulat kasi eh and feeling ko di na naawa sa kin yung magnanakaw. Well siguro kasi alam nya di ko siya mahahabol in case maramdaman ko na may kinukuha siya sa bag ko.
Upon getting home, I texted Paul (using my sister’s cell) and told him what happened. I asked him also to call an officemate who was still in the office to send me the back up file of the notes that are stored in my cellphone. May mga passwords kasi don ng mga accounts ko online eh. Buti na lang andon pa sila and na-send agad sa kin yung file kaya I was able to change agad the passwords. Thanks Jenny and Amie! I was able to call also the banks to block my credit cards and kanina I went to the bank to request for a new atm card and informed them also of what happened.
Yung laman ng wallet ko eh 2 credit cards, atm card and mga iba’t-ibang cards like sm advantage, mercury drug, sta. lucia, etc. Yung kelangan ko lang don talaga agad is my medicard and yung medical city plus card. Pero I asked naman our HR kanina and they endorsed naman na to medicard my case and I won’t request na for a new one since mag expire na din yung card sa sept 14. Yung sa medical city naman, I was able to call customer service na and they told me to request na lang for a new one and if in case wala pa yung card and I gave birth na, sabihin ko lang that I have a TMC card. I also have my admission slip sa wallet and I’ll just request for a new one on my check up on Saturday. Yung cash naman was around 3K. Papadala ko sana sa Davao para pamasahe nung magiging yaya ni Hannah. Well ngayon wala na silang lahat. :(
Sayang din yung mga naka store sa cellphone ko, wala pa naman lahat yon back up :( And btw, I’m using a prepaid sim so if in case may ma receive kayo na text using my number 09063552470, di na ako yon kaya paki check na din lang.
Anyway, kakalungkot lang talaga. Pati pala buntis di na pinapatawad ng mga magnanakaw. Sana lang gamitin nya sa matinding pangangailangan, at kung hindi man, bahala na siya. Si God na ang maniningil sa kanya. I’m thankful lang na I’m safe and nothing bad happened to me or to Hannah. Mapapalitan naman yung mga nawala sa kin eh. Doble ingat na lang palagi, lalo na ngayon malapit na pasko kaya rampant na naman mga magnanakaw.
Why Do We Need Friends
From Emz, thanks sis!
We need friends for many reasons,
Passing this on to my twittermates. :)
We need friends for many reasons,all throughout the season.
We need friends to comfort us
when we are sad,
and to have fun with us
when we are glad.
We need friends to give us good advice,
We need someone we can count on,
and treat us nice.
We need friends to remember us
one we have passed sharing memories
that will always last.
We need friends to comfort us
when we are sad,
and to have fun with us
when we are glad.
We need friends to give us good advice,
We need someone we can count on,
and treat us nice.
We need friends to remember us
one we have passed sharing memories
that will always last.
Spread the poem of friendship.1. Everyday Life
2. Words of Love 3. Sheng's Simple Thoughts . . . 4. good thoughts, good trades 5. Ours and Our Kids 6. The Journey Continues... 7. You
2. Words of Love 3. Sheng's Simple Thoughts . . . 4. good thoughts, good trades 5. Ours and Our Kids 6. The Journey Continues... 7. YouPassing this on to my twittermates. :)
Million Dollar Friend
Mhay included me in her list. Thanks sis! Here's what she said:
And now I'm giving this to:
Toni - She's also an officemate and friend to me. I was able to learn about w@w and n@w and BUB and how to make money blogging through her :D.
And now I'm giving this to:
Peachy - I've known her when we were still preparing for our wedding since she's a June bride too. When I gave birth to Lance, I often text her when I have questions and she never fails to reply even up to now. She also gives me links and tips on where to find cute items online.Aggie - like Peachy she's also a June bride. She helped me when I was still starting with blogging and she's also the one who introduced me to paid blogging. I love reading her blog and I learn a lot from it.
Bang - a friend since college and we still talk even if through ym only since we live far from each other. I like it when she encourages me to cook since she's good at it. Oh did I mention I love her muffins?
Nice - I love reading her blog and I learn a lot from it too. And not to mention she's a very nice person. There was one time that I have a question and sent her a message, and what she did was call me on the office so that I'll understand it more. Bait no! :)
Baby Needs
When we learned that we were pregnant, Paul and I, well mostly just me, started thinking of the things to buy for our baby. And I got more excited when we learned that we’re having a girl. I’ve thought of the basic things that a baby need like crib, strollers, feeding bottles, etc. Well we won’t be buying a crib anymore since the one Lance used before is still in good condition. I’m still thinking if we will buy a new stroller since the one we have now can be used for babies 3 months and above. I was referred to a site that gives buyers a guide when buying strollers. The site even talks about different stroller styles like lightweight and umbrella strollers (which we have now), full featured, travel systems, tandem strollers, jogging strollers, all terrain strollers and carriage strollers. I like the full featured stroller since it is has several features that are good especially for newborns. The site is really nice since it has prices for each type and for the different stores that offers it. Well we haven’t decided yet if we’ll buy one. We’ll see. :)
So far, I think we have everything prepared and are just waiting for the coming of baby Hannah. I bought clothes already, blankets, cloth diapers, etc. I also had my check up this morning and the
Coffee Break ver. 1.33
Last week's coffee break topic from Jan.
I normally bring a small book whenever I leave so that if I'll be caught in traffic, I have something to do. If I don't have a book, I just text or play with my phone. Or sometimes, I just don't do anything at all. :)
When I'm driving naman, I just listen to the music and sing to whatever is playing in my ipod or on the radio. :)
That's it. Sorry sis for the delayed response. Thanks for the tag. :)
I normally bring a small book whenever I leave so that if I'll be caught in traffic, I have something to do. If I don't have a book, I just text or play with my phone. Or sometimes, I just don't do anything at all. :)When I'm driving naman, I just listen to the music and sing to whatever is playing in my ipod or on the radio. :)
That's it. Sorry sis for the delayed response. Thanks for the tag. :)
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