First of all, I spent my vacation in Manila with my sister and my relatives on mom's side. My parents decided to stay in Iloilo.
This school break was filled with loads of exciting adventures and experiences.
The day after I arrived, we already went out to try the restaurant where my aunt currently works, Papa John's Pizza. It was very delicious. It was different from other pizza chains because they used fresh ingredients which gave the taste a refreshing twist. Plus, I loved their cheese sticks. On this day, my sister and I also bonded with my six-year-old cousin. We played at TimeZone and went around Robinson's Galleria while waiting for our aunt to finish with work.
The day after that, my grandma's brother invited us to go with him to Duty Free. So we did. It was very tiring going around the mall. Plus, there were so much people that it was pretty difficult to move around. We mostly bought gifts and food. After an entire afternoon of roaming around, my sister and I went to Sunday mass. After that, we visited this bazaar beside the Church where we bought some shirts, belts, and gifts.
The next day, my other aunt picked us up and brought us to Greenbelt because she wanted us to attend her office's Christmas Party later that night. She had us tag along and help her while she ran some errands and last-minute gift buying. She then joined her friends for another party while my sister and I went off and did some shopping. After spending the entire afternoon walking around and buying stuff, we went to the restaurant where the Christmas Party would be held, Tender Bob's. My cousins arrived and a little later, so did my aunt and her office mates and employees. That night was super fun! They had a program and loads of games hosted by this hilarious comedian who still has me giggling now whenever I remember his antics.
The next day, my mom told us to attend this birthday party of her friend's daughter. So we did and we met up with my sister's ninangs. We even brought my six-year-old and two-year-old cousins to represent us in the party because it was a children's party.
Some days, if we had nothing to do, my sister and I would go to my cousin's house. Usually, we'd even sleep over. My grandma's house, where we were staying was very near so it wasn't a great hassle to go back and pick up our stuff.
One day, my two aunts brought us to Greenbelt 5 to try this new restaurant, ToastBox. It was very similar to KopiRoti and it was actually pretty expensive. After that, we went around the area. We walked to Glorietta, passing through Landmark. We bought these delicious crinkles to be given away as gifts and we ate at this self-service frozen yogurt joint, Tutti Frutti. Then, we walked to SM where we were supposed to do a little grocery shopping for our grandma. But we weren't able to do so because we had to leave early because my uncle needed the car and the driver to attend this event.
On Christmas Eve, we went to my great grandmother's house just as we traditionally did every year. We ate dinner then went to the Church where the Christmas Mass was held by our own relative. After the mass, we went back to the house and had the gift-giving accompanied by some late night treats. We went home after that where we opened the gifts piled up under the Christmas tree.
On Christmas Day, I wanted to sleep in after last night's tiring happenings but my grandma woke us all up because we were invited to my mom's cousin's house for lunch. So we went there and had a delicious meal. After eating, I ended up watching a DVD of Les Miserables In Concert which was absolutely breathtaking. We went home after that and we all took siesta to prepare for another Christmas Party that night which we also attended every year. Here, we mingled with our my mom's cousins. There was a twist with this year's event because one of my uncles performed an amazing magic show plus some of our relatives, who rarely came to this event, arrived. We came home a bit later than we usually did which was a good sign because it simply meant that this year's event was much more fun than that of the previous years, which was true.
The next day, my aunt, my sister, and I went to SM to finally do last week's grocery shopping. After that, we attended Sunday Mass where we ran into my other aunt who invited us to dinner. We ate at this restaurant called Trinity near Manila Bay so obviously, we ate seafood. Lots and lots of seafood.
After such tiring few days, I was happy that we had nothing lined up to do because this was my chance to rest.
After two days of doing nothing, my aunt called up and told me that she and my uncle were going to Bacolod. So she wanted my sister and I to stay at their house with my cousins for a few days. So we did. It was really fun!
On the 30th of December, we attended our yearly family reunion. It was themed 70s/retro so we had to wear costumes. My aunt, cousin, sister, and I all won for best in costume. I think we caught everyone's attentions because of our bright and colorful wigs. We had tons of fun games and programs. It was very tiring but all worth it.
The next day, my aunt and uncle arrived. So my sister and I went back to my grandma's house to prepare for our New Year's Celebration. At midnight, we lit the firecrackers and ate our New Year's meal which consisted of grilled pork and crabs.
I woke up pretty late the next morning. We attended mass in the afternoon and after that we left to go to my dad's sister's house for a New Year's dinner. We got lost on the way there. We spent the night with some of our cousins. We went home pretty late already.
The next day, I wanted to sleep in but my grandma woke us up because she said we had to go to the cemetery. So we did. Afterward, we ate lunch at Toho, a restaurant where we always ate as a family. After lunch, my grandma, aunt, sister, and I went to PowerPlant Mall at Rockwell. We did some shopping while my grandma went to the salon. We attended Sunday mass then ate an early dinner after. That night, I packed my stuff. I picked up my cousins too, because they wanted to spend time with me before I left. But of course, we had to bring them back home because one of them also had class the next day. I was supposed to sleep early because I had to wake up at 2:30am and I decided that I'll go to school. So I had to have enough rest. But since it was my last night, we decided to make the most out of it. I slept at around 1:00am already.
I woke up at 2:30am and went to the airport. I couldn't sleep on the plane which was very unfortunate. We arrived Iloilo where my parents picked my grandma and me up. I dressed up in the car and they dropped me off at school.
That ended my break. I was back to reality.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Playing With Fire
My aunt really likes this song. When I heard the start, I was a little bit baffled by why she liked it. But as the song progressed, I realized why she did and this instantly became on of my favorite songs too. This is "Playing With Fire" by N-Dubz ft. Mr. Hudson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0QFLZCH3FI
Lyrics:
I don't slip or trip when she asks me where I've been (Where you been)
One big smile on my face zip it darling it's just you and me (You and me)
Now I'm on some Alfie behaviour, I'll call you back later
Too many fish in the sea for me
But when the lights come on, and what's her name is gone
I realise where I'm supposed to be
I tried to believe every word of your sweet story
But intuition keeps telling me
You're making a fool outta me
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Ay
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire
Thoughts running right through the night as I watch you sleep
(She's gettin' closer)
I can't help but check his text, while he's passed out next to me
(It's only a matter of time)
I'm on some CSI behaviour, who's gonna save ya
You'll be the fool when the truth comes out
So when those lights come on, and what's her face is gone
We're straight back to the same routine
I tried to believe every word of your sweet story
But intuition keeps telling me
You're making a fool outta me
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Hey
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire
Living life in disguise, can't keep up with these lies
You do anything to try and catch me out, but I never leave no signs
In my heart we was meant to be
But guys like me be like two or three
I can't help myself I love girls, I can't kick out playing with fire
I can't kick out playing with fire
Playing with fire
Playing with fire
She ain't goin' nowhere
Know why?
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Ay
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Oooooh
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire
I'm such a good liar
Liar
Lyrics:
I don't slip or trip when she asks me where I've been (Where you been)
One big smile on my face zip it darling it's just you and me (You and me)
Now I'm on some Alfie behaviour, I'll call you back later
Too many fish in the sea for me
But when the lights come on, and what's her name is gone
I realise where I'm supposed to be
I tried to believe every word of your sweet story
But intuition keeps telling me
You're making a fool outta me
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Ay
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire
Thoughts running right through the night as I watch you sleep
(She's gettin' closer)
I can't help but check his text, while he's passed out next to me
(It's only a matter of time)
I'm on some CSI behaviour, who's gonna save ya
You'll be the fool when the truth comes out
So when those lights come on, and what's her face is gone
We're straight back to the same routine
I tried to believe every word of your sweet story
But intuition keeps telling me
You're making a fool outta me
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Hey
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire
Living life in disguise, can't keep up with these lies
You do anything to try and catch me out, but I never leave no signs
In my heart we was meant to be
But guys like me be like two or three
I can't help myself I love girls, I can't kick out playing with fire
I can't kick out playing with fire
Playing with fire
Playing with fire
She ain't goin' nowhere
Know why?
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Ay
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
Just admit it (I never did it)
Yes you did it (No I didn't)
Oooooh
I'm playing with fire
Just admit it (I never did it)
I know you did it (No I didn't)
Yes you did
'Cause I'm such a good liar
I can't help myself, I keep playing with fire
I'm such a good liar
Liar
Please Don't Go
The first time I heard this song, I didn't like it. But after listening to it one time, I learned to like it. It's now my ringing tone. Here's "Please Don't Go" by Mike Posner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpixdTlYlKU
Lyrics:
Let's run away from these lies
Back to yesterday, safe tonight
I feel the sun creeping up like tick tock
I'm trying to keep you in my head but if not
We'll just keep running from tomorrow with our lips locked
Yeah, you got me begging, begging
Baby, please don't go
If I wake up tomorrow will you still be here?
I don't know if you feel the way I do
If you leave, I'm gonna find you
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't, baby, please don't
Baby, please don't run away
From my bed and start another day
Stay instead
I feel the sun creeping up like tick tock
I'm trying to keep you in my head but if not
We'll just keep running from tomorrow with our lips locked
Yeah, you got me begging, begging
Baby, please don't go
If I wake up tomorrow will you still be here?
I don't know if you feel the way I do
If you leave I'm gonna find you
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't, baby, please don't
Baby, please don't
I stay running from tomorrow
I stay running from tomorrow
Well, I stay running from tomorrow
Said, I stay running from tomorrow
Baby, please don't go
(Please don't go)
If I wake up tomorrow will you still be here?
I don't know if you feel the way I do
If you leave I'm gonna find you
(I'm gon', I'm gon', I'm gonna find you)
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
(Don't leave me, leave me)
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't, baby, please don't run away
Lyrics:
Let's run away from these lies
Back to yesterday, safe tonight
I feel the sun creeping up like tick tock
I'm trying to keep you in my head but if not
We'll just keep running from tomorrow with our lips locked
Yeah, you got me begging, begging
Baby, please don't go
If I wake up tomorrow will you still be here?
I don't know if you feel the way I do
If you leave, I'm gonna find you
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't, baby, please don't
Baby, please don't run away
From my bed and start another day
Stay instead
I feel the sun creeping up like tick tock
I'm trying to keep you in my head but if not
We'll just keep running from tomorrow with our lips locked
Yeah, you got me begging, begging
Baby, please don't go
If I wake up tomorrow will you still be here?
I don't know if you feel the way I do
If you leave I'm gonna find you
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't, baby, please don't
Baby, please don't
I stay running from tomorrow
I stay running from tomorrow
Well, I stay running from tomorrow
Said, I stay running from tomorrow
Baby, please don't go
(Please don't go)
If I wake up tomorrow will you still be here?
I don't know if you feel the way I do
If you leave I'm gonna find you
(I'm gon', I'm gon', I'm gonna find you)
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
(Don't leave me, leave me)
Baby, please don't go, go, go, go
Baby, please don't, baby, please don't run away
Sleepovers
When I'm in Manila, my cousins would usually have us sleep over. This is what I did the last time we were there because I wanted to remember the few nights we stayed there without adult supervision (yayas not counted).
Sparks Fly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBUZ3KFFSC8
Lyrics:
The way you move is like a full-on rainstorm
And I'm a house of cards
You're the kind of reckless that should send me running
But I kinda know that I won't get far
And you stood there in front of me
Just close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't
See what I was thinking of
Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
My mind forgets to remind me
You're a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something
You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be
I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you, I know it's no good
And I could wait patiently
But I really wish you would
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
I'll run my fingers through your hair
And watch the lights go wild
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
It's just wrong enough to make it feel right
And lead me up the staircase
Won't you whisper soft and slow
I'm captivated by you, baby
Like a fireworks show
Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
And the parks fly
Oh, baby, smile
And the sparks fly
Lyrics:
The way you move is like a full-on rainstorm
And I'm a house of cards
You're the kind of reckless that should send me running
But I kinda know that I won't get far
And you stood there in front of me
Just close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't
See what I was thinking of
Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
My mind forgets to remind me
You're a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something
You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be
I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you, I know it's no good
And I could wait patiently
But I really wish you would
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
I'll run my fingers through your hair
And watch the lights go wild
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
It's just wrong enough to make it feel right
And lead me up the staircase
Won't you whisper soft and slow
I'm captivated by you, baby
Like a fireworks show
Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around
'Cause I see sparks fly
Whenever you smile
And the parks fly
Oh, baby, smile
And the sparks fly
Nighttime
I love nights.
The breathtaking view of the moon and the stars never fails to make me smile.
Sometimes, I confess, I even wish on stars. Sometimes, they really do come true. You just have to believe that they will.
I love this season's nights most because of the cool winds. It just makes me feel so nice.
My Storybook
Life is just a big blank story book. You're the author. You decide who comes, who goes; what happens next. The only challenge in this story of your life is that everything is written with a pen, no erasures. You have to stick with what you have and do what you can with it.
Promise The Stars
I don't really go for rock-type bands but I'll make an exception for We The Kings. This song is my favorite of their current album 'Smile Kid'. This is 'Promise The Stars': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JP6Razf7RA
Lyrics:
Let's take off and fly
And race through the sky
And like the hundreds of airplanes we're floating way up high
We'll never look down
We'll build our own town
And like the thousands of clouds we will never touch the ground
But would you risk some broken bones
Just to call this place home
This could be home
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing, my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
You are
With your hand in mine
We'll soar through the night
And like the dozens of spaceships we'll dance with sattelites
We'll keep our eyes closed
And we won't let go
And with the millions of stars we'll will never be alone
But would you risk some broken bones
Just to call this place home
This could be home
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/promise-the-stars-lyrics-we-the-kings.html ]
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
You are
I want you my only lover
And I want you my only lover
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
You are
Lyrics:
Let's take off and fly
And race through the sky
And like the hundreds of airplanes we're floating way up high
We'll never look down
We'll build our own town
And like the thousands of clouds we will never touch the ground
But would you risk some broken bones
Just to call this place home
This could be home
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing, my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
You are
With your hand in mine
We'll soar through the night
And like the dozens of spaceships we'll dance with sattelites
We'll keep our eyes closed
And we won't let go
And with the millions of stars we'll will never be alone
But would you risk some broken bones
Just to call this place home
This could be home
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/promise-the-stars-lyrics-we-the-kings.html ]
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
You are
I want you my only lover
And I want you my only lover
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
Maybe I'm down low
Maybe I'm up high
Maybe I'm losing my own mind
You know that there are no other two hearts closer than ours
Maybe you'll follow
Maybe you'll stay
I'm praying you won't give yourself away
You know that you are the only one I promise the stars
You are
Pray
I never imagined Justin Bieber to sing this kind of songs. So kudos to him for doing so. This is Pray by Justin Bieber: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9tJW9MDs2M
Lyrics:
Verse 1:
(And i pray)
I just can't sleep tonight,
knowing that things ain't right.
It's in the papers, it's on the TV,
it's everywhere that i go.
Children are crying, soldiers are dying,
some people don't have a home.
Pre Chorus:
But i know there's sunshine behind that rain,
I know there's good times behind that pain (hey)
Can you tell me how i can make a change?
Chorus:
I close my eyes, and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray.
I close my eyes and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray.
Verse 2:
I lose my appetite, knowing kids starve tonight
Am I a sinner? Cause half my dinner,
Is still there on my plate.
Ooh i got a vision, to make a difference,
and it's starting today.
Pre Chorus:
Cause i know there's sunshine beyond that rain,
I know there's good times beyond that pain
Heaven tell me i can make a change.
Chorus:
I close my eyes, and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray. (yeee)
I close my eyes and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and
Bridge:
I pray for the broken-hearted,
I pray for the life not started.
I pray for all the ones not breathing,
I pray for all the souls in need.
I pray, can you give em one today?
Pre Chorus:
I just can't sleep tonight,
Can someone tell me how to make a change?
End Chorus:
I close my eyes, and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray, (Ooh)
I close my eyes and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and i pray, (ooh)
I pray, I pray
I close my eyes and pray.
Lyrics:
Verse 1:
(And i pray)
I just can't sleep tonight,
knowing that things ain't right.
It's in the papers, it's on the TV,
it's everywhere that i go.
Children are crying, soldiers are dying,
some people don't have a home.
Pre Chorus:
But i know there's sunshine behind that rain,
I know there's good times behind that pain (hey)
Can you tell me how i can make a change?
Chorus:
I close my eyes, and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray.
I close my eyes and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray.
Verse 2:
I lose my appetite, knowing kids starve tonight
Am I a sinner? Cause half my dinner,
Is still there on my plate.
Ooh i got a vision, to make a difference,
and it's starting today.
Pre Chorus:
Cause i know there's sunshine beyond that rain,
I know there's good times beyond that pain
Heaven tell me i can make a change.
Chorus:
I close my eyes, and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray. (yeee)
I close my eyes and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and
Bridge:
I pray for the broken-hearted,
I pray for the life not started.
I pray for all the ones not breathing,
I pray for all the souls in need.
I pray, can you give em one today?
Pre Chorus:
I just can't sleep tonight,
Can someone tell me how to make a change?
End Chorus:
I close my eyes, and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and pray, (Ooh)
I close my eyes and i can see a better day,
I close my eyes and i pray, (ooh)
I pray, I pray
I close my eyes and pray.
Taylor Swift
I absolutely love Taylor Swift!
Her songs are very catchy and you can relate to them. Plus, what's fun is that her songs are reflections of her experiences. So she's actually directing her songs to certain people. For example, her song 'Forever And Always' was directed to Joe Jonas who broke off their relationship in a 23-second phone call. Another example is her song 'Back To December' which was dedicated to Taylor Lautner.
Everyone should be a fan of Taylor Swift. Everyone should be able to appreciate her music.
http://www.taylorswift.com
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