I Know I'm Not Over You

I know I’m not over you…

When I constantly check my phone waiting for you to text me

When we go out, try something new and I pretend to like green-tea

When I do my hair only to get your attention

When I take some of the blame just to join you in detention

When I put on a dress and uncomfortable pair of heels

When we skip class to hang out, spend the day together and share meals

When you say you want to talk late at night and I fight to stay awake

When it takes me seconds to forgive you for a mistake

When I make excuses about how I couldn’t find someone and ask you out to events

When we talk about the past and I share a history of embarrassing moments

When you ask me what’s wrong and I make something up because I can’t say it’s you

When I describe you to other girls as the perfect guy; if only you knew

When my heart aches every time you mention some girl that’s isn’t me

When I go all Shakespeare as I bid farewell to my heart that I offer to thee

When I know I’m writing this and all this time I’ve been thinking about you

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Cheers To Ancient Times

Like a lightning bolt; striking me... Sending a chill down my spine

Should’ve known you were forbidden… The creation of heavens; Mr. Divine

So evident and transparent to the mind that you’ll never be mine

I have given up; bowed, taken my hat off and resigned

Should have been aware and alerted to every clue and sign

Have ached for so long… Kept going back not once, twice, but nine

Drank poison as I raised my glass to the sky, mislead, assuming it was wine

Pretending to know it all, being part of your future… But I’m no Einstein

A story of longing and surrendering… Of love and pain combined

Farewell to the days of you folding to my arms; of us two being entwined

Crying through the night, waking up with puffy eyes, covering it all with a believable performance of being fine

Should have poured it all out when I had the chance. Should have shouted it off of roof tops – wrote it in headlines

Cheers to ancient times… Now, I only get to visit your shrine

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Beast In Disguise

Looking back at a story that never should’ve been written

A book that was better off on some shelf beyond reach

From a fair maiden swept off her feet by so called Mr. Right

To Cinderella, yet before the “Bibidi Babidi Bo”

Tossing rocks at my window, texting all through the night

Talking about our future together; house, cars and a cat named Milly

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Letter Endings ✉

Formal Letter Endings:

- Best/Warm Wishes

- Best Regards

- Kind Regards

- I look forward to hearing from you soon

- Yours Truly

- Yours Faithfully

- Yours Sincerely

- Kind Thoughts

- Respectfully Yours

- Confidently Yours

Informal Letter Endings:

- Cheers

- Cheerio

- God Bless

- Peace, Love & Happiness

- Take care

- See Ya

- As always, with affection

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Top Lies

1) I’m fine.

2) That was my last piece of gum.

3) I’ll call you back.

4) I’m on my way.

5) I never got that text.

6) Seriously, I don't like anyone

7) I have read & agreed to the Terms & Conditions

8) I left my homework at home; I swear I've done it!

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Disney - Talking To Strangers

Way to go Disney! O.o

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A Second Chance

"Life always offers you a second chance. It's called 'Tomorrow'"

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Social Media Officer @ Aie Serve

Well, it's official!! I'm now the Social Media Officer at Aie Serve! 

A few weeks back, the position of Social Media Offier at Aie Serve was open and I directly applied for it. I was thrilled about my acceptance yet a little nervous and worried about it. I didn't want to let anyone down or not rise up to the challenge. But so far, it's been great - Still trying to manage everything.

At first, I had to go over the history of Aie Serve posts so that I'd maintain the same post characteristics and type of writing. And about every Sunday, I check the Aie Serve calender and send a report for the president of Aie Serve with the upcoming posts. Turns out it's more than just posting things randomly and there's a lot more to it. But I'm always excited to try

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BAUCC - Coming Soon

The Countdown for BAU Computer Club website launching has officially started!!
Coming Soon

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Aie Serve

"Aie Serve is a youth empowerment NGO that was founded on February 23, 2007 with the goal of spreading love and acceptance via increasing awareness and education.

Mission:
Aie Serve is a youth organization that believes in community service and personal development to achieve love, tolerance, and respect for the sake of an improved future for human kind.

Strategy:
The Aie Serve team aims to achieve its mission through community service activities and development projects on the following topics: leadership, communication, critical thinking, researching, environment and health. Aie Serve focuses on keeping its actions secular and without any political end."

Aie Serve promotes three values, respect, acceptance & love through its programs: Aie Power, Aie Consult & Aie Clubs. 

Aie, is Japanese for love. So the name is Aie Serve as in Love to Serve.

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The Reason for Who I Am Today

I was asked to write an essay about a living leader who has inspired me... Here's what I had to say:

The Reason for Who I Am Today

It had been a long time with my hands on that window pane, staring at the world outside. The universe had been white and black for so long that I stopped sensing colors; bleached from all that was good and hopeful. Fell into the rabbit hole and was in wonderland; lost perception and voice of reason. Fought to stay because why face the world?? Why stand eye to eye with what’ll stab me in the back and get me on my knees?? Just when I thought hope was snuffed out like candles on a birthday cake and the dusty road of life never seemed harder to go on, an unusual character showed up.

No more hiding under beds - no more sugar trails - no more calling like a crow! It’s she who made me realize that I should have picked up all the pieces and put them back together instead of watching them scattered all around. It’s she who painted every inch in the painting

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Follow Your '♥'

If you’re planning to write, write about what you know, see or feel; or else it wouldn’t be sincere.

And if you're thinking of chasing anything, you might as well follow your heart. Connect with what you do, so that the result would showcase something you are.

Follow your heart, or don't do it at all...

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Dear Diary, University Has Started

Dear Diary,
So, summer is officially over. It's university all over again and this year, it's going to be a hell of a ride. It's only been day one and I'm a bit worried. I'm a little troubled, but it's only cause I have a lot of things on my plate at the moment and I'm just trying to balance it all out. 
Other than the fact that my schedule is a total mess and all over the place, it's pretty smooth so far. The only thing I'm worried about is the fact that my university is about forty minutes away and I finish every single day at around 4:00pm, if not, it's 7:00pm -_-
I keep hoping that with a little time management I'll maintain all that I'm juggling in the air without any of them touching the ground, I'll be safe.

I need an extra arm! 

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"Fool Me Once"

Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice…” – Trust me; their won’t be a second time.

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If I Had My Life To Live Over

If I Had My Life To Live Over - By Erma Bombeck (Written after she found out she was dying from cancer).

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. 
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's." More "I'm sorry's."
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it .. live it .and never give it back. Stop sweating the small stuff.
Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.
Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you all have a blessed day.

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1000+

I don’t know who’s out there reading my words, yet here I go again writing more

Clueless to whom this blog is reaching; you’re a mystery yet I’m triggered to go on

I’m no writer with a best seller, just a small girl who started this out of bore

I don’t always write poems that rhyme, and there are better writers out there – on?!

The thing is, I started this whole writing idea for myself. I needed an escape, and I never knew it would be into the world of alphabets and certainly not an online blog! But I couldn’t stick to a normal notebook; too dull and never kept track. It’s just great to write random words here… Whether just a normal Dear Diary post, poems or simple thoughts. I keep recording and revealing more of who I am, only to find myself wanting to share even more.

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"Definition Of Oneself"

Those clothes and popular brands do not define oneself, it's the person wearing those garments what really matters

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Fight For Your Presence

It’s at that moment, when the lights are all turned out and you crawl into bed. When you lie there with thoughts creeping from the back of your mind; rising to the surface. It’ll either make you or break you…

A little bruised, slightly broken, and sighing as you retrieve moments and memories. Wondering whether to rest your head on your pillow and surrender to the comfort of this place, or if it’s worth waking up once more and going into battle the next day.

But aren’t you still standing?! Perhaps slightly scarred; but what’s sunshine without a little rain?? And what’s a journey without rough patches and challenges to overcome?? It can’t all be perfect, and what comes trouble-free isn’t as enjoyed and treasured as what’s fought for.

Wage war and battle for your presence as you attempt to give life a meaning…

You’ll have a lot of time to sleep when you’re dead *

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UNAVOIDABLE LAWS -

Read this somewhere and it's pretty funny... Hope you enjoy it! =)

These are the unavoidable laws of the natural universe...
1. Law of Mechanical Repair: After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you will have to pee. 
2. Law of the Workshop: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner. 
3. Law of probability: The probability of ‘being watched’ is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act. 
4. Law of the Telephone: When you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal. 
5. Law of the Alibi: If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning or soon thereafter, you will have a flat tire. 
6. Variation Law: If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now. (Happens every time). 
7. Bath Theorem: When the body is fully immersed in water or in the shower, the telephone rings. 
8. Law of Close Encounters: The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you do not want to be seen with. 

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Sawa Ahla Group

Today, I felt like sharing a bit about an NGO that have recently got my attention; Sawa Ahla Group. I think it's for a really good cause and we do need such work in our community. The people who have founded it are so giving and committed to what they do; I do believe they'd get a lot of great work done.

I think a lot of people go on in this existence and get so taken with what's happening in their lives, instead of taking a little time to look around. Life isn't all rainbows and sunshine, not even half of it. Just because your life have went smooth and all, doesn't mean others are. That's why I support organizations that give back to the society and leave an impact.

"Sawa Ahla Group is a non-profit organization that was founded in November 2010, but officially registered in March 2012 with the goal to support Lebanese kids and teenagers on the economic and social levels.

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Check Mate ♛

What if the ‘Happily Ever After’ isn’t so happy after all?

Life is never a fairytale; those are no more than words written by dreamers

What if Cinderella never made it to the ball?

Sometimes the glass slippers don’t match; just a myth exchanged between readers

What if ‘Never Land’ didn’t exist and you had to grow up?

We can’t always fly “second to the right and then straight on till morning”

What if Alice never stood up for herself and was lost in the universe swap?

Sometimes we lose ourselves as we tend to fall down the rabbit hole with no warning

And what if I told you that life is a game of chess; of you against this being

You can by no means come first; you’re always one step behind

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My Facebook Page

So I have officially done a Facebook page...
It's going to have quotes, interesting videos and shares and of course updates to any online posts including ones from this blog. This way you'll definitely stay connected and know all about what's new. If your curious and you like what you're hearing, stick around and like the page =)

Link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dana-Sobh/448669438487677

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This Is It?!

Another video I just had to share

But is this really it?? .. I think or at least I hope, my life would actually be an edition to that video and it would show more than wandering around and fulfilling this dull yet common version of reality.

I do not seek immortality, but I do want to be remembered

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Shake It Out - Florence + The Machine

I am done with my graceless heart
So tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart
Cause I like to keep my issues strong
It's always darkest before the dawn

Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah
Shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, shake it out, ooh woaaah

And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back
So shake him off, oh woah



Another song that I think is worth sharing....

To me, this song is all about moving forward and letting go of the past and those dark moments that have held you down for so long. Life is filled with ups and downs, and sometimes we enter wrong doors only to find ourselves lost in a maze with no way out or even a dim light to guide

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Search For Your Heart ♥ - Part II

I didn't have a hole in my shoe, but I had one in my soul and in the reality I was living - the lack of satisfaction. I didn't starve for food; my hunger was even worse - I was being eaten inside out just because I never appreciated those little food crumbles, didn't want to eat my vegetables and refused to finish my plate. I didn't have a torn shirt, but I wasn't being the right person in what I had on either...

Those watches, shoes and fancy clothes; meals and restaurants. Those do not set the person I am. Those do not give me an identity to stand with my face held high. It’s the hot water to shower and the comfortable bed; the education my dad managed to provide for me, the manners that my mom taught me and them both taking care of me and raising me up to be the person I am today… Yeah, those are what make you pleased with life. Your family, education and beliefs! These are the true riches any person could ever ask for. That’s the treasure people should go hunting for; a true worthwhile wealth!

You think you’re drowning in despair and that your entire world crashed because you couldn't attend that party, or because your friends already saw you in that outfit. Don’t those thoughts of yours seem petty as you realize that they aren't worth a single dime?

You’re crying over that pair of shoes while they’re happy with whatever they had to put on, and still go out and play. You’re complaining to the waiter that you asked for sparkling water not a normal one, while they’re pleased to know that the food on their plates is only a week old. They did nothing to deserve such a life, yet they still have a smile lightening their faces... 

Do you know where I can buy you a heart? Let the Wizard of Oz grant you one, for my dear fellow human, you have lost it as you ran after shiny stars hanging above not knowing that underneath all that light and looks it was just another rock…

Do you think you can find it? Don’t walk around ignoring the fact that there are people out there who are underprivileged. They are just like you and me, they’re a living soul, spirits who have names; do not turn your backs to them just because life had other plans for them and it didn't start with a happy ending.

Please do find it…

To all those kids I met, thank you... They helped me more than I could ever help them and I'll always be grateful<3

Find that 'On' Switch, and turn your emotions back on...

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Search For Your Heart ♥ - Part I

( Inspired from 'Be The Change' Volunteering Event - Mentioned in the previous post )

Those innocent smiles on their pure faces. Those sparkles in their eyes that shined with hope

They're not aware of it, but they reached out for me, lend me a hand and threw down a rope

From falling in a well of utter materialistic interests and zombie like life, to having a clear vision of what's out there not just a vague corrupted site

From worrying about not buying that shoes or bag, to seeing kids running around in clothes that God knows how old, but they’re alright

They might not have a smart-phone or know a lot about playing online games, but they are having fun more than you know it. It seems enough for them.

They could be living for the day, praying that tomorrow would come... And here you are with more excuses and nagging... And me with trying to write a poem

Hoping these couple of words filling my blog and setting some rhyme for your entertainment to awaken what might have died and turned to ash

Search for you heart as you see some stray child in the street... Search for it before it's too late, before it turns to a rock - We all know rocks fall to the bottom and crash 

Instead of asking ‘Why me?!’ or complaining about why can’t you buy that latest technology, take the time to imagine the life that could have been yours instead. Six, seven and eight years old whom had no selection to the life they’re living, yet they had all they needed and seemed content.

Some seemed a little misplaced, confused, lost and a little out of place; but can you really blame such a child? A kid who found himself so different and worlds apart from those among his age. Or the place he came from, that background he called ‘home’ wasn't as warm and comfortable as a home should be…

But never the less, that day, my reality outside that place came to a stop, I was paralyzed and lost my words as I came to speak. I felt shameful for being greedy and the fact that I didn't thank God and my parents as much as I should.

Thank You... 

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Dear Diary, 'Be The Change' Volunteering

Dear Diary,

Couple of days ago, I volunteered in an organization called ‘Be The Change’. I’m not much familiar with their work or activities, but I knew from Facebook that they were doing an event for orphans. At first I didn’t pay a lot of attention, but then I heard that one of my best friends was going and she encouraged me to attend it together and go through this experience.

Eventually, I did go. I was a bit excited since it was my first time volunteering for orphans. It was pretty much a meal (Iftar), and of course it included before that activities and letting the kids have a good time before dinner. After seating all the kids and serving them food and juice, played a small game, gave them gifts so that they’d remember us we finally put them on the buses back home.

The thing about this volunteering is that I got the chance to meet children whom affected me deeply. My world froze as I saw them, it’s like right there, and at that moment of my day nothing I cared about made sense. Little girls and boys came up to me just wanting to get to know me and have a good time together. All those little things that seemed important to me vanished into thin air as I witnessed the life of those amazing kids.

It was such a great experience, for not only I have helped children who deserved to laugh and enjoy life like we do, I have also helped myself. I grew as a person and it was definitely an eye-opening experience...

Here are some pictures of the event:

Entertaining some girls with jump-ropes

Serving the food

I'll never forgot those girls!

 Group photograph!!

Amazing experience<3 

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"The Way Up"

You have to start at some point from scratch and build your way up

From rocky and shaky foundations to Skyscrapers covering our sky <3

Rise from the ground

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Dear Diary, Photography Training

Dear Diary,

A couple of weeks ago I submitted an application to gain several skills. One of this skills I applied to was photography which I got accepted to attend, and yesterday the workshop took place. The training was held at August 4 in Beirut at Zico House with Saad El Kurdi as our trainer. 

I was suppose to be there at 10am, but clueless me didn't pay much attention to the location and got late due to discovering so after heading toward a completely different site. After finally arriving there, I was glad they haven't started yet. Definitely learned to read an email with precision for future references!

I'm not going to go on and on about it... Just going to paste my evaluation that I had to send to the organization that sent me the invitation (Aie Serve)

My Evaluation: 

The Photography Training that was held August 4 was really good. It had ups and downs like any other training

Advantages: 

• It had a lot of twists that made the workshop educational yet entertaining (The photography slideshow + Field trip)

Disadvantages:

• The power went off which interrupted the workshop
• The location wasn't comfortable
• The screen projector wasn't clear due to bad lighting

Skills gained:

• Introduction to cameras and getting to know the difference between lenses
• Knowing more about technical issues: ISO, Shutter speed, Aperture, Focus...etc
• How to take a good photograph: Vertical/Horizontal - Paying attention to details - Not wanting dead space
• Learning about Photojournalism
• Watching a slideshow and pinpointing errors when found
• Putting our gained skills into the test and going on a field trip in the neighborhood
• Presenting our photos and having feedback on them
• Editing your photographs

I with no doubt had a lot of fun and learned a lot! I can't wait to start taking more pictures...
Here are some of what I took there:

"Count your age with friends"-

My attempt at photo journalism

I can hear my childhood echoing ~

Photographer in training <3

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يا من صنع من تراب

قد تكون ملك ذو عرش وقوة

أو شخص ذات مقام ويعتبر قدوة 

قد تملك أراضي لا تستطيع عينك من دلالت بدايتها ولا نهايتها

تبتاع ما تشتهيه نفسك... مالك الأموال والغنائم على اشكالها 

ولكن أنت يا عبد يا مأمور، ألا تدري أنك مجرد روح ترجع إلى خالقها في يومٍ من الأيام وتترك كل ما في هذه الدنيا من سلطة و ذهب و فضة.  فانحني و ودع هذا الغرور وحبك للماديات لأنها لن تدوم كثيراً؛ وأنت كذلك.
 يا من صنع من تراب، الى تعلم أنك لست سوى رقم بين ألوف يماثلونك، وفرد بين هذي الشعوب،  و نطفة بين عالم كان كبره لا يقاس؛ غمئه البحار وارتفاعه السموات وما تلاها من فضاء...؟؟

يا من صنع من تراب... إلى التراب سوف تعود  

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Don't Judge Me

Don’t judge me because I can’t afford the things you do, buy the same brands at those fancy stores of yours, and dine in a five star restaurant. Don’t judge me all cause I made other choices, sinned differently, and didn't match your vision of what’s perfect. Don’t judge me until you have walked a mile in my shoes, lived a day in my life, and went through the things that I have...

Don’t judge me just because I’m different...

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Live With No Regrets

Life is too short to worry about all those around you who are waiting for you to mess up, slip and fall. 

Let them listen to you as you talk in a different language, talk even though you have a diverse accent. Let them watch as you laugh as hard as you can, laugh till you feel like peeing in your pants, laugh and actually pee in your pants! Scream as loud as you can, scream till your mouth runs dry. 

Dance even though you have two left feet, dance like there is no one there to judge. Sing like you have the voice of a rock-star, jump down the stairs, and dye your hair purple, be weird and go against the crowd and act stupid.

Don't enter a restaurant and order something you wouldn't eat or a smaller portion because you're not eating alone. Eat like it's going to be your last meal; never turn down that chocolate cake you wanted because they'll think your fat or you'll have chocolate between your teeth. 

Wear those glasses even though you look like a dork, I know I do! Work like you don’t need the money, Skate even though you’ll most likely fall on your behind, play with snow and risk getting a cold, run down a hill just because you feel like it… Swim despite that fact that you can’t, swim even though you’re thirty and still wear water floats. 

Say what’s on your mind, never waste the opportunity to express what you feel, tomorrow might never come for some of us. Love with all your heart and give it your all, love like you haven’t been hurt…

Never do something you're not comfortable doing because you're being pressured by an audience that doesn't even care. Their review won't matter as long as you're happy with your own skin. If you kept quiet and stood there not to do the show and be a viewer yourself, you'll miss all the fun. You only roam this earth once, so make it worth it and live it with no regrets...

Live like the sun won’t come out tomorrow

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