Tiffany tagged me so I guess I should do it.
1. When I was little I didn't really have imaginary friends. What I did have were real friends that I would pretend would be around when I was by myself and had no one around to play with. I still have a tendency to still do this, only not in the sad, pathetic, I have no one to talk to. But I will play conversations in my head with people I know, and what they would say and how I would respond. Ok, I guess it is sad. Sometimes I do that with people I don't know and would like to know. One conversation I play in my head when I'm bored is the conversation between me and Robert Pattinson. Let me tell ya, he is crazy about me :)
2. I used to be, and still am scared to miss the rapture. When I was little and I would come home and no one would be there, I would always have this thought in my head that the rapture came and I missed it. Every once in a while when no one is around and I think they should be, I get this anxious feeling in my stomache thinking "what if the rapture happened?"
3. I hate most roller coasters. My first roller coaster was in 8th grade at six flags in st. louis. The old Screaming Evil, I mean Screaming Eagle (I renamed it after I rode it). I was nervous because it was my first one. Ashley convinced me to go. Told me it wasn't scary at all. Got to the top of the first drop and she turns to me and says "Amanda, I'm kind of scared right now." The rest of the ride I was practically leaning over the bar to face the ground that I really did think throughout the ride was the place where I would die from falling out of the ride. It is hard to enjoy a ride when you think you are going to die. However, several years later I gave the Batman a go, and although I was really nervous and scared, it wasn't so bad. Maybe it is because I had a full harness around me, and I learned to shut my eyes and relax. I also like the Ninja (minus the whole whiplash thing). I like roller coasters that go upside down, but I hate roller coasters with huge drops. I much prefer carnival type rides.
4. I used to chew on my fingers, even through high school. No I never sucked on my finger, just chewed on it. I don't know why I ever did it. I used to sit at the computer at home and be playing games and then realize I am chewing on my finger. Most of the time I was unaware that I did it until someone would point it out. Luckily I have broken this habit. Instead I chew on my own tongue which is weird. I am not a big gum chewer, so its crazy to think that when I'm thinking about something, concentrating, or even just bored, my tongue is in the side of my mouth being chewed on...
5. I thought boys were disgusting until college. I think the main reason I didn't date in high school was because the thought of kissing a guy grossed me out. Luckily I don't think guys are gross anymore (amazingly they don't have cooties), but I still have yet to find the lucky guy to give my first kiss too. Yes I'm 23 and have yet to have my first kiss. At the rate I'm going, I'll probably be 103 and telling my great great great nieces and nephews (won't have any kids of my own to give me grandkids) that I still have yet to have my first kiss so they can at least wait till marriage for sex. haha!
6. I really want to be the old lady that tells stories. I'm sure my own stories will be boring after a while (after all my life is soooo exciting as it is), so I am sure I'll start making up crazy stories for fun. I could always tell them about all the marriage proposals I received from guys like Gerard Butler, James McAvoy, Robert Pattinson, and Zac Efron. I could also tell them about all the technology I used to have growing up. Playing the old Oregon Trail on the old computers. Oh and the one who gives awesome advice like "don't count your chickens before they hatch" or "that's putting the cart before the horse." Yup, I want to be that old lady.
7. I watched the disney channel until a couple years ago.
8. I will admit I am obsessed with the Twilight Saga. Both books and movies. I have websites I check periodically to get the latest on the movie news. I just read yesterday that they are hoping to start filming the fourth movie in the fall and most likely that fourth book will be split into two movies..
9. I have this thing where I put a knot in my straw wrappers and pull on both ends to see if the knot comes undone or if it breaks outside of the knot. I was told once if it comes undone, someone is thinking about you but if the knot is still there, no one is. I do feel disappointed when the knot is still in place and it puts a smile on my face if it comes undone. I know its utterly rediculous, but I do it anyway.
10. I hate scary movies. Well mainly anything that has ghosts or demons in it. They creep me out and I usually have to sleep with the light on afterwards. I am a very jumpy person, so I also get even more jumpy after watching these types of movies. Also, if I do watch these movies (which is usually because friends coaxed me), I have to have a pillow or a blanket to pull over my head and face during the scary parts. And I hate haunted things around halloween (well anytime really) I don't care if it isn't real. I get creeped out way to easily and I hate things that jump out at me. Basically, the adrenaline rush people get when they are scared and love, I hate. I don't know why people love feeling scared, I hate it. I love comfort and safety.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
New Blog
So I decided to create a new blog. I'll probably still use this one too, but the new blog will be more serious and be about my personal walk with God. I am hoping it will be an encouragement to others as well as a way to put my thoughts and beliefs into words.
You should follow it if you like: www.amandaeversole.blogspot.com
Hopefully it won't be lame...
You should follow it if you like: www.amandaeversole.blogspot.com
Hopefully it won't be lame...
Thursday, January 7, 2010
First Blog of the New Year
I'm sitting at work and I'm about to fall asleep at my desk, so I figured I could blog within my last 30 minutes of work (or less).
Christmas came and went. I had fun on my break, but it was too short. I did stay a couple days longer than I originally was going to, but I'm very glad I did. Got to spend New Years with Kolby, Tiffany, Brad, Nicole, Audrey, and some of the people from church back home.
As far as New Years Resolutions go, I didn't really make any. I do hope to spend more time in Bible study this year (always seems to be my goal every new year). I also decided since it is very dangerous to quit texting and driving. It was an aweful habit to ever start. My main problem with it is when I'm driving that 5 hours back and forth between MO and IL. But for the safety of others and myself, no more!
My new kitten Moses has been crazy. He enjoys attention far too much. Some days he drives me crazy, other days I find him absolutely adorable. The other day I gave him another bath (3rd time since I got him) because he decided to play in his litter box. He hated it, but he deserved the bath. Maybe it will teach him not to play in that litter box. What I need to do tonight is sweep in the bathroom cuz he has made a mess with the litter all over the bathroom floor. It's disgusting.
When I got back to my apartment from Christmas break, I decided to reorganize my closet and finally declutter my room. My bookshelf is nice and organized and so is my desk.
After my roommates got back, Aimee and I went to the grocery store on Sunday to buy food since our apartment basically had none. When we got back, we had purchased a lot of stuff so I decided to clean off my shelf in the cabinet (we all have individual shelves for the food we purchase for ourselves). Threw out a lot of stuff I never eat (mainly open boxes of cookies, cereal bars, etc). Now my shelf is nice and clean and organized with new food (plus some of the other stuff that is still good like chicken noodle soup and popcorn). I had also purchased a big package of papertowels (one of those 8 roll packs). We put our napkins and papertowels up in the top shelf of that cabinet. When I went to place these papertowel rolls where they belong, I noticed my third roommate had already purchased another big pack. In order to make room for what I bought, I was going to have to grab a chair and reorganize that top shelf. As I began taking things off that shelf, a stinch just came across me. As I mention "it smells funky up here,"
I see a big bunch of fruitflies sitting in the back of the cabinet and then looked at the rotting bag of potatoes. I immediately start shouting "eww!!!! this smell!!! disgusting!!! old bag of potatoes!!!" and leap of the chair and run to the other side of the room covering up my face. My roommates laughed a lot at me. But then it came time to work together to dispose of the potatoes and clean. Basically after Kim discarded the bag, I ventured back up there and killed all the flies with lysol, and then Aimee scrubbed the mess. All I have to say is that was not my bag of potatoes because I don't eat them. And we now have a new house rule called, "take the time to put things away nicely and don't shove things in cabinets just to make them fit because you never know what might be behind it and won't see until a million fruitflies and several months later."
Well my time at work is about over. Hopefully I stay awake for the last 4 minutes. I did get interupted during this blog. Like I just got interrupted. Haha. Oh well. I should be working anyway.
Christmas came and went. I had fun on my break, but it was too short. I did stay a couple days longer than I originally was going to, but I'm very glad I did. Got to spend New Years with Kolby, Tiffany, Brad, Nicole, Audrey, and some of the people from church back home.
As far as New Years Resolutions go, I didn't really make any. I do hope to spend more time in Bible study this year (always seems to be my goal every new year). I also decided since it is very dangerous to quit texting and driving. It was an aweful habit to ever start. My main problem with it is when I'm driving that 5 hours back and forth between MO and IL. But for the safety of others and myself, no more!
My new kitten Moses has been crazy. He enjoys attention far too much. Some days he drives me crazy, other days I find him absolutely adorable. The other day I gave him another bath (3rd time since I got him) because he decided to play in his litter box. He hated it, but he deserved the bath. Maybe it will teach him not to play in that litter box. What I need to do tonight is sweep in the bathroom cuz he has made a mess with the litter all over the bathroom floor. It's disgusting.
When I got back to my apartment from Christmas break, I decided to reorganize my closet and finally declutter my room. My bookshelf is nice and organized and so is my desk.
After my roommates got back, Aimee and I went to the grocery store on Sunday to buy food since our apartment basically had none. When we got back, we had purchased a lot of stuff so I decided to clean off my shelf in the cabinet (we all have individual shelves for the food we purchase for ourselves). Threw out a lot of stuff I never eat (mainly open boxes of cookies, cereal bars, etc). Now my shelf is nice and clean and organized with new food (plus some of the other stuff that is still good like chicken noodle soup and popcorn). I had also purchased a big package of papertowels (one of those 8 roll packs). We put our napkins and papertowels up in the top shelf of that cabinet. When I went to place these papertowel rolls where they belong, I noticed my third roommate had already purchased another big pack. In order to make room for what I bought, I was going to have to grab a chair and reorganize that top shelf. As I began taking things off that shelf, a stinch just came across me. As I mention "it smells funky up here,"
I see a big bunch of fruitflies sitting in the back of the cabinet and then looked at the rotting bag of potatoes. I immediately start shouting "eww!!!! this smell!!! disgusting!!! old bag of potatoes!!!" and leap of the chair and run to the other side of the room covering up my face. My roommates laughed a lot at me. But then it came time to work together to dispose of the potatoes and clean. Basically after Kim discarded the bag, I ventured back up there and killed all the flies with lysol, and then Aimee scrubbed the mess. All I have to say is that was not my bag of potatoes because I don't eat them. And we now have a new house rule called, "take the time to put things away nicely and don't shove things in cabinets just to make them fit because you never know what might be behind it and won't see until a million fruitflies and several months later."
Well my time at work is about over. Hopefully I stay awake for the last 4 minutes. I did get interupted during this blog. Like I just got interrupted. Haha. Oh well. I should be working anyway.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Things I'm Looking Forward To
As soon as 4:30 hits, I'm heading to Illinois for my Christmas vacation. Here is a list of things that I'm looking forward to over the next week.
1. Seeing how my new kitten enjoys my lovely singing on the 5 hour drive. Maybe he'll even sing along.
2. Seeing a tad bit of snow since the only snow we've had here never stuck to the ground
3. Not thinking about financial aid or Congress and new legislation dealing with federal student loans and such. It makes me angry enough thinking about healthcare. I hate politics. People are more concerned with passing their agenda than what actually is beneficial to everyone.
4. Listening to tons of Christmas music on my drive :)
5. Playing my parents' new Wii. I'm still in shock that my mom bought one.
6. Getting a chance to do some non-school related reading. Currently I've started reading Captivating. It is really good. Next on my list is Crazy Love.
7. Watching more cheesy Christmas movies on the Halmark channel along with some good classics like Rudolph and Frosty. And watching the Polar Express (with my nephews hopefully :) )
8. Getting away from stupid questions.....at least at work
9. Taking lots of pictures of my nephews
10. Seeing my friends whom I miss very very much!!
11. Spending time with family (especially those two adorable nephews of mine)
12. Sleeping
13. Celebrating the birth of our Savior who came to show us how to love and serve others by the way He lived His life and ultimately died on that cross and defeated death so we have the opportunity to have eternal life.
14. Oh and hopefully playing some catchphrase :)
15. And how can I forget about watching A Christmas Story all day on Christmas? LOVE that movie!
1. Seeing how my new kitten enjoys my lovely singing on the 5 hour drive. Maybe he'll even sing along.
2. Seeing a tad bit of snow since the only snow we've had here never stuck to the ground
3. Not thinking about financial aid or Congress and new legislation dealing with federal student loans and such. It makes me angry enough thinking about healthcare. I hate politics. People are more concerned with passing their agenda than what actually is beneficial to everyone.
4. Listening to tons of Christmas music on my drive :)
5. Playing my parents' new Wii. I'm still in shock that my mom bought one.
6. Getting a chance to do some non-school related reading. Currently I've started reading Captivating. It is really good. Next on my list is Crazy Love.
7. Watching more cheesy Christmas movies on the Halmark channel along with some good classics like Rudolph and Frosty. And watching the Polar Express (with my nephews hopefully :) )
8. Getting away from stupid questions.....at least at work
9. Taking lots of pictures of my nephews
10. Seeing my friends whom I miss very very much!!
11. Spending time with family (especially those two adorable nephews of mine)
12. Sleeping
13. Celebrating the birth of our Savior who came to show us how to love and serve others by the way He lived His life and ultimately died on that cross and defeated death so we have the opportunity to have eternal life.
14. Oh and hopefully playing some catchphrase :)
15. And how can I forget about watching A Christmas Story all day on Christmas? LOVE that movie!
Monday, December 21, 2009
First Day of Winter
Well it is officially winter. My this year is going by quickly.
I guess I should mention that I have a brand new kitten at my apartment! His name is Moses. Sometime soon I will post a picture of the cutie. We call him Mose for short. He has a fascination with toes and fingers though. It is frustrating in the morning when I am trying to get ready for the day and I have a little kitten biting my toes.
I wasn't planning on getting a cat, mainly because my roommate is not a cat person at all. This same roommate surprised me on Wednesday evening when she mentioned that a lady she works with just rescued a cat and two kittens and is looking for homes for the kittens. So she asked me if I wanted one of them (recently we have seen signs at our apartments saying that pets are now free). I looked at her and my response was "would you let me get a cat?" It definitely shocked me that she suggested it. So of course then I told her what all we would have to do in order for me to get this cat like having a litterbox and where the best place for it would be and of course needing to get it declawed. So that evening we went to Walmart and I spent quite a bit on things for a kitten and then Aimee's coworker brought the little guy and his sister over.
He's cute, but of course he does have his moments of being a pain in the butt. But I'm happy to have him. Since we don't quite trust him yet, we have kept him in the bathroom at night and while we are at work so he doesn't get into trouble. Last night we attempted to let him in the bedroom and bathroom since he was being a whiney butt the night before and crying loudly in the bathroom. Let's just say he ended the night being locked back up in the bathroom. He hasn't quite figured out that we can't play with him anytime he wants to play. I was woken up a couple of times with a purring and meowing furball in my face and a scratching and biting on my arms. I think Aimee was the one to put him in the bathroom.
I also gave him his first bath last night. He was not a fan, but I did not get scratched. He quickly forgave me though and fell asleep in my lap. I'm glad he is now clean.
Well tomorrow after work, me and little mose are headed to IL for Christmas. I'm excited for everyone to meet him except for Whiskers. I'm keeping the little guy far away from that animal. Whiskers would definitely eat Moses.
I guess I should mention that I have a brand new kitten at my apartment! His name is Moses. Sometime soon I will post a picture of the cutie. We call him Mose for short. He has a fascination with toes and fingers though. It is frustrating in the morning when I am trying to get ready for the day and I have a little kitten biting my toes.
I wasn't planning on getting a cat, mainly because my roommate is not a cat person at all. This same roommate surprised me on Wednesday evening when she mentioned that a lady she works with just rescued a cat and two kittens and is looking for homes for the kittens. So she asked me if I wanted one of them (recently we have seen signs at our apartments saying that pets are now free). I looked at her and my response was "would you let me get a cat?" It definitely shocked me that she suggested it. So of course then I told her what all we would have to do in order for me to get this cat like having a litterbox and where the best place for it would be and of course needing to get it declawed. So that evening we went to Walmart and I spent quite a bit on things for a kitten and then Aimee's coworker brought the little guy and his sister over.
He's cute, but of course he does have his moments of being a pain in the butt. But I'm happy to have him. Since we don't quite trust him yet, we have kept him in the bathroom at night and while we are at work so he doesn't get into trouble. Last night we attempted to let him in the bedroom and bathroom since he was being a whiney butt the night before and crying loudly in the bathroom. Let's just say he ended the night being locked back up in the bathroom. He hasn't quite figured out that we can't play with him anytime he wants to play. I was woken up a couple of times with a purring and meowing furball in my face and a scratching and biting on my arms. I think Aimee was the one to put him in the bathroom.
I also gave him his first bath last night. He was not a fan, but I did not get scratched. He quickly forgave me though and fell asleep in my lap. I'm glad he is now clean.
Well tomorrow after work, me and little mose are headed to IL for Christmas. I'm excited for everyone to meet him except for Whiskers. I'm keeping the little guy far away from that animal. Whiskers would definitely eat Moses.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Baby It's Cold Outside
It is absolutely freezing outside. The wind is just bitter cold. At least it is snowing (and I'm happy to say only because it isn't sticking to the roads or really the ground for that matter). My face is still aching from walking from the parking lot into the building. I think I need to invest in a ski mask. I am not looking forward to walking to the cafeteria for our division lunch party. Luckily we are to wear ugly Christmas sweaters and the one I have I can wear over what I'm already wearing, so that is added warmth. According to weather.com, it is 16 degrees but it feels like -1. OUCH!
Side note: I cannot speak well, especially in the mornings. While talking to one of my coworkers who was eating a quick cookie this morning I said "Don't worry, I usually eat brownies for breakfast sometimes" I know usually and sometimes are not the same thing, but that's what came out of my mouth. I think I added the sometimes because it I don't usually eat brownies for breakfast, only sometimes.
In other news, the semester is almost over. All I have left is a test on Monday. However, I still have to work so I won't be coming to the ol' sville until the 22nd after work. I do have off of work until the 4th of January which is nice. I'll probably be heading back to MO around New Years though because the youth leaders are having a New Years Eve bash, plus I'd like a couple of days of rest before heading to the business of work on the 4th.
Oh, last night I put antifreeze in my car all by myself without the help of anyone. I like being able to be independent. I am woman hear me roar! Just joking. I mean I did do it all by myself and I like being independent, but I would like to have a guy around for extra muscle sometimes like when I need the jam jar open. Or someone tall to get things out of high places without the need of a chair. This person I would label as a "step stool." My roommate and I joke around when we are out together and see a good looking man. We rate them according to their "step stool" ability. Example: "Hey Aimee, great looking stepstool at 10 o'clock"
That's about it for the time being. If more thoughts cross my mind, I'll probably blog again.
Side note: I cannot speak well, especially in the mornings. While talking to one of my coworkers who was eating a quick cookie this morning I said "Don't worry, I usually eat brownies for breakfast sometimes" I know usually and sometimes are not the same thing, but that's what came out of my mouth. I think I added the sometimes because it I don't usually eat brownies for breakfast, only sometimes.
In other news, the semester is almost over. All I have left is a test on Monday. However, I still have to work so I won't be coming to the ol' sville until the 22nd after work. I do have off of work until the 4th of January which is nice. I'll probably be heading back to MO around New Years though because the youth leaders are having a New Years Eve bash, plus I'd like a couple of days of rest before heading to the business of work on the 4th.
Oh, last night I put antifreeze in my car all by myself without the help of anyone. I like being able to be independent. I am woman hear me roar! Just joking. I mean I did do it all by myself and I like being independent, but I would like to have a guy around for extra muscle sometimes like when I need the jam jar open. Or someone tall to get things out of high places without the need of a chair. This person I would label as a "step stool." My roommate and I joke around when we are out together and see a good looking man. We rate them according to their "step stool" ability. Example: "Hey Aimee, great looking stepstool at 10 o'clock"
That's about it for the time being. If more thoughts cross my mind, I'll probably blog again.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Lonely Days in the Office
So this week in the office, most of my coworkers are gone to a conference. This leaves me, the receptionist and 2 other coworkers. Yesterday, one of my coworkers (the one closest to me), was gone so it was just the three of us. It's really quiet. I don't know if I like all this peace and quiet. I need people around.
The nice thing is that the workstudies don't have other work to do so I get to give them projects to work on. My files are looking pretty sharp now. :)
A couple weeks left of classes. I have a lot to do though. I have a 5-7 page paper I haven't even started yet due Thursday. I have church right after work Wednesday so I don't have time to get it done then so I just have tonight. After I finish this paper, I need to begin working on an extra credit paper due Monday (it's another long paper). On top of that paper I have a presentation to give on Monday so I have to start working on that with my partner. Luckily after these papers and presentation, all I have left in the semester is a test.
I so badly need motivation to get this stuff done. I forgot how hard it is to get homework done when having a roommate. I lucked out when I lived in the dorms because I got my own room. Now not only do I share and apartment, but I share my bedroom too. If I start working on an assignment in the livingroom, the roommate will want to watch tv so I will move to the bedroom (which I have very limited desk space.) If I am still working on it later on in the evening, I'll have to trade spots because my roommate then will want to go to bed. I will admit I miss having my own space so I do whatever when I need to. It's never fun to try to work my schedule around other people, especially when right now I'm so busy and my free time is very limited. As it is I couldn't unpack my stuff from the weekend last night because I went from work to class and I got back after 9 from my class. My roommate was tired so she got in bed early so I couldn't do anything with all my bags since I didn't want to bother her while she slept and I needed the light.
I bet you anything when my roommate gets home tonight and I am sitting working working on my paper, she'll ask if I want to go see a movie or rent a movie or do something. She might ask if I have class first, but when I say no, those will be the next questions. Last time I was doing some reading for a class after I told her I couldn't go to a movie because I needed to get homework done, she began watching tv. While I was reading she'd then ask me what they just said on tv because she missed it. I don't know if she understands the concept of me reading for a homework assignment and not being able to pay closer attention to what is on tv than she can.
I need to find a good place to get my studying done. No longer do I live in a dorm where I have a study room on my floor or a library right next door. I may end up having to drive to campus tonight and spend time in the oh so dreaded library. Evangel's library is my last resort. We are not friends. This mainly steming from my semester of Sophomore Seminar in Biblical Studies where all my homework assignments made me spend hours upon hours in the library looking up information for such tedious assignments. I remember getting so frustrated with the class where while trying to locate the books I needed to complete the assignment, I just sat down in the middle of the stacks. I have not had good memories in the library, but I do need to just suck it up.
So this blog ended up being longer than expected. I guess I shall end it here.
The nice thing is that the workstudies don't have other work to do so I get to give them projects to work on. My files are looking pretty sharp now. :)
A couple weeks left of classes. I have a lot to do though. I have a 5-7 page paper I haven't even started yet due Thursday. I have church right after work Wednesday so I don't have time to get it done then so I just have tonight. After I finish this paper, I need to begin working on an extra credit paper due Monday (it's another long paper). On top of that paper I have a presentation to give on Monday so I have to start working on that with my partner. Luckily after these papers and presentation, all I have left in the semester is a test.
I so badly need motivation to get this stuff done. I forgot how hard it is to get homework done when having a roommate. I lucked out when I lived in the dorms because I got my own room. Now not only do I share and apartment, but I share my bedroom too. If I start working on an assignment in the livingroom, the roommate will want to watch tv so I will move to the bedroom (which I have very limited desk space.) If I am still working on it later on in the evening, I'll have to trade spots because my roommate then will want to go to bed. I will admit I miss having my own space so I do whatever when I need to. It's never fun to try to work my schedule around other people, especially when right now I'm so busy and my free time is very limited. As it is I couldn't unpack my stuff from the weekend last night because I went from work to class and I got back after 9 from my class. My roommate was tired so she got in bed early so I couldn't do anything with all my bags since I didn't want to bother her while she slept and I needed the light.
I bet you anything when my roommate gets home tonight and I am sitting working working on my paper, she'll ask if I want to go see a movie or rent a movie or do something. She might ask if I have class first, but when I say no, those will be the next questions. Last time I was doing some reading for a class after I told her I couldn't go to a movie because I needed to get homework done, she began watching tv. While I was reading she'd then ask me what they just said on tv because she missed it. I don't know if she understands the concept of me reading for a homework assignment and not being able to pay closer attention to what is on tv than she can.
I need to find a good place to get my studying done. No longer do I live in a dorm where I have a study room on my floor or a library right next door. I may end up having to drive to campus tonight and spend time in the oh so dreaded library. Evangel's library is my last resort. We are not friends. This mainly steming from my semester of Sophomore Seminar in Biblical Studies where all my homework assignments made me spend hours upon hours in the library looking up information for such tedious assignments. I remember getting so frustrated with the class where while trying to locate the books I needed to complete the assignment, I just sat down in the middle of the stacks. I have not had good memories in the library, but I do need to just suck it up.
So this blog ended up being longer than expected. I guess I shall end it here.
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