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1/24/2012

Kung Hei Fat Choy!

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

Happy Chinese New Year! How was everyone’s weekend? We have spent our weekend cleaning the house and preparing for the Chinese New Year :) My grandfather was a Chinese so I grew up with this tradition :) I'm glad my husband did not have any objection on this ritual :) Here are the photos which I also posted on facebook :)

Our table last January 22,2012

Candies, Chocolates, fruits, grains and my fortune plants :)

Last January 23,2012

My pineapple with kiat kiat together with some of my lucky charms from my good online friends Peachy and Abby :) Thanks ladies!

I'm was wearing my new sets of pajamas and slippers :) It's our annual tradition to wear new clothes and slippers on Chinese New Year's eve.

It was such a wonderful way to start the year of the dragon! How about you, how did you celebrate the Chinese New Year?:)

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1/11/2012

Remisnicing

Posted by Faye |

I'm grateful to be once a CSB Women's Valley Ball Varsity Team, and I will forever be!:) Words can't describe the good memories and experiences that we shared together. And I will forever cherish that- I will forever thankful that I've know you guys! I miss you all!

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1/03/2012

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Posted by Faye | Labels: Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Happiness is...
1. I did it, I did not shop for the first day of the year! success!!

2. Zumba on 2nd day of the year! Aiming for a healthy life style!

3. two dozens of white roses from my dear husband on our anniversary, he never fails to give me one every year.

4. was able to do my rituals before new year, for the first time in our home :)

5. to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve with friends and family :)

6. talked to grandma :) I love to hear her stories about my cousins and her new rustic furniture :) She's the coolest and best grandma in world!

7. cooked delicious Gambas and Leche flan for NYE :)

8. talked to my best friend Elaine yesterday, I can't remember when was the last time I talked to hear :)

9. year 2011 was a great year for me and for my husband, and I'm claiming that 2012 will be great, awesome and bless too!:)

10. I'm claiming that I will be a mom this 2012! hooray!

How about you? What's your happy thoughts?:) I want to know it, join us here :) here

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1/03/2012

Wedding

Posted by Faye | Labels: P2

A friend is getting married this year!:) I'm happy to hear the good news! After 5 long years that they are together finally they are tying the knot! I'm very happy whenever a friend of mine is getting married :) For me, it's like a fairytale! Anyway, she was excited when she showed me her engagement ring. It's like the solitaire engagement rings that I saw online. It's so fabulous! And I bet her wedding gown and the other wedding details will be as fabulous as her :)

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1/03/2012

Shopping

Posted by Faye | Labels: P2

We shopped yesterday :) We are itching to shop last sunday -the first day of the year but we just decided to stay at home and not spend a single cent!:) I'm glad there still good deals on briefcases for men. My husband would like to send his uncles these briefcases as his way of thanking them for taking care of his dad. Also we did a short trip to Michael's and Bath and Body Works, I scored two shopping bags of nice goodies! This is the perfect time of the year to shop!:) I love after Christmas sale!:)

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1/01/2012

Goal #1 : Achieved!

Posted by Faye |

So happy that I did not spend a single cent today! Horay!!! Our ultimate goal for today is not to spend a single scent in the first day of the year and instead we went to the bank and deposited the checks from my clients :) Oh and we also got our $20 winnings from the Lottery :) Well, I have this to do list to have a lucky year that I always follow every year. So 9ft Christmas tree that I'm eyeing to buy has to wait and even there's a huge deal on heated clothing online, I have to pass and wait till tomorrow :)

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1/01/2012

Personal Life Goals for 2012

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

To be more patient ( I badly need it, I'm thankful for having an understanding husband)
To be more optimistic
To stop whining
To be an inspiration to my siblings and cousins
To be positive in anything that I do :)
To learn more about Photography, cooking and baking
To be employed :)
Stop shopping!
To save so I could afford to buy a wireless home theatre system or an ipad for my husband :)

How about you? What is your goals for 2012, I'd like to know :)

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1/01/2012

Cheers to 2012!!! Happy New Year!!!!

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12/31/2011

Bath and Body Works Sale!

Posted by Faye |

We were at Arbor Lakes yesterday checking some good deals and looking for red shirts for my dear husband when I saw a huge banner at the window of Bath and Body Works. They are currently on sale! This is the perfect time of the year to shop and stock up! It's indeed a good deal!

I bought 20 colognes and lotion!:) Well, I'm going to send it back home for my family. I'm glad I had a Bath and Body works store credit cards from a friend last Christmas :) I shopped a lot!:)

I got the Warm Vanilla sugar and Cotton blossom scent :) How about you, what is your favorite scent?:)

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11/30/2011

Paris Day 1 : Louvre

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal, Travel

We arrived in Paris at 7am and we were in the Hotel at 10am.We couldn't sleep in the plane and we were so tired for the long flight so my husband and I decided to have breakfast first then we slept. We woke -up after 4 hours and our first stop - Louvre :)

There was a lot of tourist when we get there. We didn't have our tour to Louvre Museum on day 1 because it was almost 7pm when we got there. My husband and I just took a glimpse of the Museum then we went straight to Eiffel tower :) We just took the train the whole trip (thanks to our friends RY and Grace for helping us doing our itinerary) no taxi ride so it means we saved a lot!:) Also, the location of our hotel was great - it's just 5 minutes walk from the train station. The only thing that I didn't like riding the train was my hands gets dirty easily. I had to wash my hands more opten, my finger nails got dirty too. I'm glad I didn't forget to bring some baby wipes and a seki edge finger nail cutter along :)

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11/30/2011

Massage

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

My husband and I have been longing to have a massage for days now. We're stress on the long flight back home and the unorganized airport in Rome. Imagine we were in the airport two hours before our flight so we could have enough time to shop. But the customer service in the airport was poor (sorry I must say that, they were chatting with their colleagues while they were attending to a customer - take not of the long line) Imagine the scenario? Tiring right? An hour of swedish massage will be a good idea to ease our stress. Oh and a shopping spree from growtheyelash.com website is refreshing too :)

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11/30/2011

Christmas Shopping

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

Christmas is fast approaching! We've already started doing our Christmas shopping and we have more in our list :) I'm also searching and looking for good deals on line :) I found some really really nice stuff but it's expensive :( I want something affordable and useful like this.

The search is over :) I want to buy this personalized gifts for dad and mom, isn't nice?:)

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11/30/2011

Gift Ideas

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

Well, I'm running out of gift ideas for our god children. We usually gives them toys and clothes on Christmas but this year I want to give something different, something that they can treasure :) How about a picture frames for babies with their photos taken by me of course. Or maybe a photo book?:) They can keep it till they get old. What do you think?:)

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11/30/2011

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Posted by Faye |

Happiness is...
1. to be home :) we missed our home especially our bed :)

2. attended the papal's blessing last sunday *goose bump*

3. cooking class in Paris

4. I have a wonderful, kind, sweet and loving husband in the world!

5. I was a princess in our Europe trip :) my dear husband was so sweet and caring during our trip (well, as always but he was extra sweet and caring that time :)

6. Helped my cousin to find affordable bearings online :)

7. Tasted most delicious Spagetti di frutti di mare in Venice :)

8. long and memorable vacation with Hubby

9. I got a new purse weeeeeeeeh!!!

10. we got home safe :) Thank you Lord

How about you? What's your happy thoughts?:) I want to know it, join us here :) here

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11/18/2011

Dream Come True | Paris Vacation

Posted by Faye | Labels: Vacation

One of my ultimate dream vacation is to travel to Europe, Paris to be exact!:) I know almost everyone of us is dreaming of Paris. And this ultimate dream vacation is coming true!:) My husband and I flew the other day to Paris! This trip was my husband's surprised birthday gift to me :) As expected we're loving it! We've been to different tourist spots for 2 days and my legs were aching though we're having fun!:) We're still have 3 days to enjoy Paris! We'll share photos when we get back to MN :)

That's it for now, I have to check these north face jackets that will be sale on black friday :)

Have a nice day everyone!

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11/18/2011

Good Morning from Paris!

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

Having a cup of hot chocolate while people watching in the street of Paris relaxes me :) This is it, It's true we are in Paris - a dream come true! Well, the flight on the way to Paris was great, I've been eating alot during the flight and I'm hoping that I will not gain weight from this vacay. The Hubs is teasing me all the time, he keeps on saying thatI'm gaining weight already and will be needing to wear plus size party dresses :) Well, I don't care as long as I'm having delicious meals while enjoying Paris :)

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11/16/2011

Cooking Class | Cooking Class in Paris | Cooking Class in Rome

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

I love pasta and french desserts! So if given a chance to travel to Europe :wink:wink: I want to attend these cooking classes for tourist :) My friend said that pasta in Italy and desserts in Paris is exceptionally good :) So I was thinking of attending these classes would be a great idea. What do you think?

http://cooknwithclass.com/

http://lacuisineparis.com/

http://www.cookingclassesinrome.com/

My cravings acting up while looking at the menus. How do you suppress appetite with a delicious food like these in your table?:) Most especially if you are a pasta and french dessert lover like me :)

Well, I wish I could attend to these classes soon :)

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11/16/2011

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Posted by Faye | Labels: Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Happiness is...
1. I started to read the Bible, thanks Grace for lending it to me :)

2. I loss 10 pounds since Feb, Isn't that awesome?!:)

3. Enjoying my Zumba class while I miss the Yoga class :)

4. I'm excited on my cooking class in Paris :)

5. I can't wait for the thanksgiving holiday :)

6. I got an iphone, finally!:) And I'm enjoying every bit of it (sorry, samsung Galaxy users but iPhone rocks! hahaha

7. I found an alloc original online. We have a lot of house projects and replacement of flooring is one of the list :)

8. I'm thankful that I have watched "Food Inc.," now I'm aware of what we're eating and buying from the groceries.Buying and eating organic foods have an important role to have a healthy life. Remember "Health is wealth"

9. Breakfast at Panera with Hubs and Grace

10. Watched Pacquiao fight with friends :)

How about you? What's your happy thoughts?:) I want to know it, join us here :) here

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11/14/2011

Wedding

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

Another friend is tying the knot next year :) One of the events that I'm looking forward to. As early as now, we - because I'm helping her to look for a suppliers, from the venue to caterer. Well, planning a wedding is a stressful yet fun to do :) I remember when we were planning our wedding, I was so stressed because the Hubs was in the US while I was in the Philippines. I had to attend to different Wedding Expo with my friends or sometimes with my grandma :) Even though my husband was not with me physically while planning the wedding it was fun. I learned a lot and knew different suppliers. Learned to sticked with the budget, look for affordable suppliers (with good reviews) and knew a lot of things about planning.

We saved a lot from my wedding gown which was made of Pina. It cost us $500 which is way far compared to the other wedding gowns that I saw. The quality was excellent and the embroidery was really good. Initially, I went to a famous couturier, she will charged me $1500 for the same material, the only difference was here signature and design. If I only afford her I will hire her but I have to sticked with our budget maybe in the future I can afford her. Also, we saved money on our wedding bands :) We used our very first rings (the one we used in our Civil Wedding) and besides I don't want to wear two wedding rings so that's fine. I also love our wedding album, I just wish that I did more research and look for a back-up photographer. Oly of Metrophoto was charging Php10k as a back-up photographer then, how I wish I hired him :( So I advise, you should hire the best couturier and photographer because these will be the only tangible things that will be yours after the wedding and the rest were memories :)

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11/14/2011

Loving Instagram| Instagram iPhone Applications

Posted by Faye |

Have you tried this application? It's a photo-taking and photo-sharing app :) It's easier to share your photos online, it's fun and I'm addicted to it :) Well, I'm pretty sure all of the iphone users knows this :) I just got an iPhone and this is my very first iphone ever that's why I'm still learning to use different apps :) I'm loving the iMessage and Viber as well :) As long as I have an internet connection, I can keep in touch with my family and friends around the world for free (viber to viber) cool Isn't it?:)

That's it for now, I need to make a couple of conference calls with my friends and family:)

Bye for now, have a nice day!:)

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10/10/2011

Hello!

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

I'm sorry for lack of update on this blog, my blogging mojo just flew for a couple of weeks and just back today :) Would you believe that I don't even hold my camera and did not shop for a month :( It's true. Also, I forgot to buy a wiring loom and salt for our water softer. . . I'm such a bad girl! But after our photography class with hubby and Ryan last Saturday, I am back in the groove!:)

Have a nice day!

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9/19/2011

Project : Cargo Liner for Bumble Bee :)

Posted by Faye | Labels: P2, Personal

I've been searching for an oriental car floor mats for years now :) After searching and searching, finally we bought a Cargo Liner for Bumble Bee (our first car).

I chose the black over the beige one.

images from http://www.carid.com/

Would you believe that my husband took me 2 years to to think about it? He's not an impulsive buyer like me, wiser I would say :) And I'm glad he is! :wink:wink:

We have a lot of projects lined up and most of them were planned a year ago. Well, you know my husband - he's so frugal and he always thinks for the future which I really admire :) He's a wise spender and always save for he rainy days ;)

How about you, do you have any projects this year? I' love to know :)

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9/18/2011

Certified A Happy Wife :)

Posted by Faye |

I'm so happy today!!!:)

Remember my wish list last year?:) I've already got half of it :)

We've got this simple town home, which I love to bits!:) It's a perfect size for us, good location, nice neighborhood and easy to maintain :)

I have so many house projects lined up and I'm just waiting for the budget :))

Then I got this Delightful MM bag from Europe (thanks to my dear friend, Grace for helping me to buy this)

http://www.louisvuitton.com/

And finally, I got my dream camera this year!:) I already started my photography business so I have all the reasons to convinced my husband that I need one. And I'm proud to say that I bought the cam and the delightful bag from my own money :) It feels so good because it from my own hard earned money :) You know what I mean ;)

And then another wish is about to come true (opps! I'm not pregnant - yet, but I will be this year and I'm claiming it!)

I will share to you the details when it's all set and final :)

That's it for now, I have to check this Medical Equipment Repairer Jobs online :)

have a nice day everyone!:)

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9/01/2011

Time Management

Posted by Faye | Labels: P2

Before I look for a playboy bunny costume for upcoming Halloween Party let me share to you some time management tips from beckyhiggins

http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2011/01/time-management-tips/work-at-home-4/

Thanks to my twitter friends for sharing this link, I learned a lot from Becky Higgins :)

I'm very vocal that I am disorganized but I'm learning how to be organized now :) The key are to stay focus and stick on the plans (goals). So now, I am now more focus on the most important task to do. My goals before the year ends are; to read new photography tips, practicing using manual mode, to get fit, learn new tricks on post processing, update my website and look for a real job. Time is gold so I have to spend it wisely :wink:wink:

It's going to be a long weekend and we will enjoy it before the summer ends :)

Have a nice weekend everyone!:)

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9/01/2011

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Posted by Faye | Labels: Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Happiness is...
1. Another photo session with Avery and Morgan, I love the photos!:)

2. planned vacation - I'm excited!:)

3. Zumba class with Grace :)

4. Talked to grandma, miss her a lot! She's still the coolest and kindest grandmother in the world!

5. I loss weight :)

6. Shrimp and Sinigang sa miso for Dinner :)

7. bought toner cartridges for 30% off weeee!:) I saved money!

8. Bought Anne Klein trench coat for $30! It's a steal!

9. It's going to be a long weekend!

10. Another photo opps this coming weekend :)

How about you? What's your happy thoughts?:) I want to know it, join us here :) here

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8/26/2011

Double Birthday Celebration

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

We arrived 10 minutes before 5pm and the resto opens at 5pm look the line, it was long

The Chefs and Staffs were cool. With their long hair, tatoos and ear pierce you wouldn't imagine that they could cook delicious food!

Took some photos while waiting outside the Restaurant. They could only accomodate 50 people inside. So we've waited for 2 hours to be seated but It's all worth it :)

Thank Ryan and Ann for the wine!:) We love it :)

Finally after 2 hours of waiting, we've seated. And our first meal

truffle explosion

tomato salad

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Potato Soup

Scallop

You have to take your time and savor each bite =)

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agnolotti carrot emulsion

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Fish

beef carpaccio tartare

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squid cerviche

(pre-dessert): grapefruit dippin dots

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pork loin with orange porcini cream bread

palate cleanser

Chocolate Banana Pie

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watermelon, brownies

lemon and brownie squares

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My husband was too excited, look at smile on his face.

At 9:30pm, the restaurant was still jam packed and there were still some customers waiting outside.

The food were delicious! We will definitely go back at Travail :)

Thank you Ryan and Grace for the dinner and gifts! We loved it!:)

Chris and I are really touched by your kindness and the way you guys treated us :) Thank you guys!

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8/25/2011

Pearls and Another Pearls

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

Before I look for a garage floor epoxy online, let me share to you my new necklace from Trix's Mom :)

She gave it to me two months ago and I just forgot to blog it :) Anyway, I wore it twice already and I love it!:) The photo did not give justice to it but I'm telling you it is beautiful in person :) Thanks tita for the necklace love it to bits!:)

I'm really moved when people find their way and makes me feel so special :)

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8/25/2011

California Roll and Bake Mussel

Posted by Faye |

I love Japanese food! As a matter of fact, my husband treated me in a Japanese Restaurant on my birthday (I still remember that I promised to post some photos here, yes I will. I'm just busy lately, but I promise I will post it next week )

Anyway, I could eat 20 California maki and 20 sushi roll on one seating :)

so far these are my favorites :)

And these mussels too! I can't forget how my best friend Mona, cook delicious Bake Tahong :) I'm pretty sure the whole team will agree with me :) And she never say no whenever I request for it :)

I hope I could buy some fresh mussels at Asian store this weekend. I want to make one for us. I really miss it!

That's it for now, I have to look for an affordable truck companies for my Uncle :)

have a nice day everyone!:)

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8/24/2011

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Posted by Faye |

Happiness is...

1. Jogging at Calhoun with Grace :)

2. Double birthday celebration at Travail with my good buddy Grace together with our husbands :)

3. Got another booking :) weeeeeeee!!! more please!:)

4. another batch of kalakal were sold! weeeee!!! thanks to my friends who helped me :)

5. Planning for a long vacation :wink:wink: I'm excited!

6. I got a new pairs of shoes :)

7. Grilled belly for dinner, I'm glad our electric grill worked!:)

8. Productive summer :)

9. Bonding time with hubby

10. Indian food, yum yum yum!:)

How about you? What's your happy thoughts?:) I want to know it, join us here :) here

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8/23/2011

Double Birthday Celebration

Posted by Faye | Labels: Personal

Will share the photos later :) have a nice day everyone!:)

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8/20/2011

Summer Outfit

Posted by Faye |

Few more weeks and it's already fall :( So before the summer ends I want to wear these outfits, what do you think?:)

photos from minkakellyweb.com

And I wanted to buy a Rayband Aviator for months now but when I tried it on it doesn't fit on my face. I looked like a bug! Well, I have high cheek bones that's why. I will just be contended with my old Oakley shades and I will just wait for the perfect pair to come :)

That's it for now, folks! I have to check this promise ring etiquette that my cousin was telling me.

Have a nice day!:)

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8/19/2011

A Simple Day

Posted by Faye |

I had a pretty much happy day. We celebrated my day in a way. We had a dinner at Origami and he surprised me with roses, birthday card and a very special gift :wink:wink: My husband is the sweetest person I ever know! After 7 years, he's still the same Chris that I knew. He always makes me feel so special, gives me a hug when I need it and always been there to listen as a friend. Also, he never forgets to give me roses on Valentines Day, on my birthday and on Mother's Day (I know, I'm not a mom yet but he always telling me that I will in God's time).

Thank you Lord for the blessings and thank you for giving me the kindest and sweetest husband in the world!:)

Credits :fei-fei kits and Paislee press

I love you so much Hani! Thank you for loving me at my best and still loving me at my worst :)

Have a nice weekend everyone!:)

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8/17/2011

Wednesday Happy Thoughts

Posted by Faye |

Happiness is...
1. Photo session with Avery and Morgan

2. Photography class with hubby

3. Yoga session, It was nice to watch the P90X with samsung tvs

4. Done with 2 photo books this week (more please :)

5. went to driving range with Hubby :)

6. Dinner with friends.

7. Delicious steak.

8. I got the best birthday gift from Hubby! weeeeeeeee!!:)

9. I had a romantic and meaningful birthday. thank you to all who remembered and greeted me.

10. I have the best husband in the world!

How about you? What's your happy thoughts?:) I want to know it, join us here :) here

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