tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52683847892386544082024-02-07T17:57:53.830-08:00I am nturordinarygirl...:-)nturordinarygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959475896398564886noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268384789238654408.post-31761651541928661092012-04-30T09:20:00.000-07:002012-05-02T05:41:26.875-07:00Amazing Bohol<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every year, the Association of Medical Social Workers of the Philippines, Inc., (AMSWPI) holds a convention. I am privilege and honored to be part of this association as I continue to share my life with others. The trip was indeed timely. A chance to be away from people and to take a break from feeling and thinking the heartaches, even just for a moment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was very excited to come to Cebu and Bohol, not just because after 15 long years, I will be able to see Cebu again but also to explore Tagbilaran, Bohol. Two years ago, I came by a book and read it for a while. If my memory serves me right, it said that nature has its own way of healing and mending one's self. To commune with them gives us a better perspective in life. It sure does.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last April 24, 2012, I left for Bohol via Cebu through Cebu Pacific Air. It was a quick air ride, while taking a powernap. The flight was delayed for an hour, but no sweat. I wasn't rushing. .(to be continued, so sleepy na gyud ako)</span></div>nturordinarygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959475896398564886noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268384789238654408.post-782534751534836562012-03-05T23:23:00.001-08:002012-03-05T23:41:09.023-08:00BEHIND MY GRIT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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as I wake up, I thank God for the opportunity having to live again. Having to
rise from a slumber is a gift to make things right or make things better. As I
rose from a deep sleep comes a hope that soon, a rainbow will appear. These
days, I am experiencing a rollercoaster ride and feels like I am about to lose
my sanity. For goodness sake, don’t!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Behind these sweet and lovely smile, lies a
heart broken self. I have uttered hurtful words when arguments heat-up, when
conflicting ideas arises and when I am trying to push my own views. Oh, complications
again and again, just roaming around the bush, blowing all our
chances. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Where
in my life had I gone wrong? I have loved yet had lost it in the process. I maybe wrong because of desperation. I faked a smile, although you see the
happy glitter in my eyes. I wanted to reach-out but too scared now. My heart is
pained because it beats no more for you. I could have had love you more than
you could ever imagine. I could not fully fathom why you have hurt me in such a
way that the pain ebbed in the innermost part of my soul. Something that takes
a while to mend and heal. Whenever I am blanketed in the solitude of being
alone, I can’t help but wonder where we both made mistakes and what had gone
wrong. Whether it would have to be like this for us to realize what an asshole
we both had been. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last
night, I find myself talking to God. I asked Him why there is pain and hurt.
Why not laughter and cheer? Amazingly, I literally can feel that God is holding
my hansd and said “My child, I let you experience pain so you may remember me.
Through hurt & pains, I am making you a fighter. The more you cry, the more
you are hurt, the STRONGER you become”. Then, my face lit up and I smiled. God
added, “whatever happens, it always happen for a reason. I always give a
rainbow after the rain”. I hope this is a sign for me to recover from these
hurts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Behind
this grit is a great façade. Behind these smiles and joyous appearance, are
loneliness, bitterness, anger, frustrations and regrets. I hope I can still
pick-up the pieces of myself and find my sanity. Someone who believes in the
beauty of life and someone who believes in the power of love. I hope it will not be too late....to believe again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">On the third day of our Guimaras Adventure, the little man (John Brent) and I left off early for Camp Alfredo. While others were still sleeping and some are preparing to go for a dip for the very last time. We waited for a tricycle ride going to Nueva Valencia, Guimaras proper. and rode a PUJ, 15-20mins later, CAMP ALFREDO na! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We have been eyeing to go here eversince the trip began and I am glad that we made it. Muntik na hindi matuloy, yay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Upon entering the camp site, you need to go down hill to reach their reception area. As you walk, you can see a lot of workers doing their own jobs, like carpenters. The camp is about 4hectares (according to....i forgot his name) and mostly covered with trees, which I like most. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is their main hall and at the end of this bridge was the reception area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> For those who are planning to stay overnight at Camp Alfredo, the cabin costs Php 4000 per night. While the right most cabin costs 2400/per night. Not bad for family's and friends who really want to be adventurous and take time to relax & have fun. The more the cheaper, hahaha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">At the reception area, I immediately asked for the available activities and ziprate; you know, I am in a tight budget, last day na eh! Well, well, well, the rate for the locals and visitors coming from different places are different. Just like Boracay! But after some serious negotiations (hehe), we only paid for the local price. Thanks man! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">John Brent decided to do the zip first. Look at him, he's gearing up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our photographer, si Manong... convinced us to posed with Pope John Paul. This is like their grotto.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Making a sign Peace...about to go up already.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For a second thought, he was scared and did not do the zip. I was really trying to convinced and encourage him, but he was so scared to the highest level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well, what more could I do? I am next to zip. Honestly, I was scared too! hahaha. But I wanted to conquer my fear of heights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Up and away! Feels great...next time I will do it by myself. Wala na si Manong, hehehe. I will surely come to Camp Alfredo again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As you can see, I chose to rappel. The hardest part for me was to let go of my feet on the floor, hahaha. I did it! Yehey...:-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am trying to share my experience to the little boy. While walking, he told me to do the zip next time. More reason to come back to Camp Alfredo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have not been to
Guimaras Island for like 5 years. Guess I’ve been too busy with my life, working
to survive. During my college years, I used to go to
Alubihod together with my friends after our major exams. We would usually arrived at the beach around
7pm. There are times when we have to walk from the “crossing”, down to the
beach, because there’s no transportation at all. Young as we are, we have not
thought of the danger that awaits us, since we are strangers. As we walk, we
can hear everything in the surroundings. The howling of the wind, the sound of
the crickets, the barking of dogs, everything. We would also try to scare each
other of ghosts’ stories as we walk down the hill and together laugh about it.
Goodness, it was so dark! Today, I will never do such thing, especially at
night time, hehehe. Lain na ang panahon subong…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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vacation leave from office (the longest so far). I had the privilege to come to
Guimaras Island once again. Many thanks to my good friend Ethel Rizon and her
family for tagging me along on their trip. I brought with me my nephew, John
Brent, an 8 year old kid who thinks and reason out like a man. Budlay sige
sabat sang mga palamangkutanon niya.</span></span></div>
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arrived at Ortiz Wharf. I immediately paid for our ticket for the pumpboat
ride, it costs P14.00 each. We crossed Guimaras Strait for about 10mins (or less
I think). And since summer is on the way, the sea was calm which was good to
travel. And so we arrived at Jordan Guimaras Wharf. A lot of tricycle drivers
tried to offer me their services, wherever I want to go. But I decided to ride
a public utility jeep (PUJ) for our safety. I have this thought in mind that
tricycle drivers drive fasts which I extremely hate. I was also glad we took
the PUJ because the road going to San Miguel is under repair. Sakam guid tani
namon yab-ok! On the jeep, I told the “konduktor”, to drop me off at Philhealth
Office, Alibjon. There, I met my college friend, also a social worker who lives
in San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras. She works at Stimulation and Therapeutic
Activity Center, a non-government organization whose clientele are those
differently able children. A little after arriving at her office, I decided to
have an early lunch since I have not eaten my breakfast and I am famished. She
brought us to their canteen which serves “lutong bahay” foods. In fairness, the
food tastes better than I thought, hehehe. I ordered “laswa” and stewed chicken
liver. While John Brent had chorizo for himself. My friend had a pancit
partnered it with a softdrink, she wasn’t that hungry but I forced her to eat, hehehe.</span></span></div>
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TRAPPIST, a home to some monks. My friend was kind enough to accompany us going
to Trappist. Maybe she was just paying respect to her old friend, which was me.
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been to this place many years ago and looking around, I can say that it has not
changed much. It’s exactly the same as before. The pine trees are there, the
signage that says was there and a lot more. Even the pews inside the church are arrange
exactly the same. Huwat! Kag syempre, madula bala ang piktsuran? After spending
about 30minutes looking around, taking picture, chatting with a friend whom I
have not seen for a long time, we came back at her office. There we waited for
12:00 noon for her husband to come. I also knew him when we were still in
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up and time for me to meet Ethel and the rest of the group at her Uncle’s house
in Ravina, Jordan, Guimaras. I was just lucky enough that my friend and her
husband offered to accompany me. It’s good that they have a car of their own
since I am not familiar of the place and of where exactly the house was.
Gosh….we’ve been roaming around Ravina a little less 30mins looking for the
house. But to no avail, we did not find it. Our last resort, John asks a group
of not so old women for direction. I gave the name of Ethel’s uncle and Alas!
After a very long coming back and forth, we found the house. And then I bid
goodbye to two of my friend in college. To Mr. and Mrs. John & Meralyn
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the group transferred to Nueva Valencia, Jordan. Guimaras. To Ethel’s another
uncle. We went to Villa Igang to see for ourselves what’s in store the day
after. Near the entrance, there was a Butterfly Garden. However, a little
disappointed. I expected to see butterflies of different colors, but there was
none. All that was in the garden were pictures of butterflies, flowers and
plants. Not to forget, the landscape useful for taking pictures. We explore
Villa Igang on that afternoon and went back to the house around 6pm. Our first
day ended with a nice dinner with family Rizon. Thank you for your hospitality. </span><span style="font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face', serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Villa Igang's former name was Puerto Del Mar, owned by the Lacsons'.</span><br />
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riser, so I woke up early. While the others are still under the deep spell of a
Red Horse, and after a late night “inuman”, I was already preparing to take a
bath. However, when everybody was up, we decided to go to Villa Igang to take a
dip on the beach. Together, we walked the hilly streets going to the beach.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I like Villa Igang in the mornings because of its scenery. I always wanted to be in a place like
this, so quiet, calm and serene. Or maybe it's what I badly needed considering my present state of sanity. It's a perfect getaway for couples who wanted to escape the hurly-burly of city life, or even like me who thirst for calmness of the soul. There's a lot that you can do, swimming, either in the beach or pool, take note: Villa Igang has 2 big pools and 1 kiddie pool. You can also hire the service of a boatman to take you island hopping. Thirdly, if you like to hike, you can do it as well. </span><br />
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Last February 19, 2012, I had the opportunity to see my friends way back when we were still teens or shall I say the time when we all have experience the what we call "puppy love", hahaha! We have been planning this meet-up a year ago. But unfortunately, we are all busy with our respective lives. I have not seen these people who once had been a part of me for quite some time. Although, we tried to have a little chat on a social network site, but nothing compares of seeing them face to face. </div>
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Two weeks before the meeting, the three of us, if I may mention: Allyn Agustin and Aubrey Rose Agustin (sowee Pie, lipat ko family name mo subong) had been trying to reach out some of the members of the dance group. FYI, during that time, we went to the same church and we have a dance group. We call ourselves "The Tambourine Girls". Literally, we used to dance with tambourines. Through this, despite our different personalities and attitudes, we developed a friendship that stood amidst time and distance. My greatest regret was that I was not able to really try my hardest to maintain the communication. Still I do believe that no matter how long we have not talked or see each other, the friendship still remains. Some of us has their own family now, there are a few who are still single and others are trying their luck abroad. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When the day of the meeting was approaching, I can't help myself to gladness.We agreed on meeting at Maridels, at Plazeula de Iloilo, 4:00PM. With my excitement, I went to the place too early, hahaha. I immediately look for Maridel's (its my first time at Plazuela, manuling!). I was little bit disappointed of the place. It's quite small and the tables & chairs are limited. When I get to Maridel's, there's no table available. So, I decided to stay outside, considering the many vacant chairs in front of the cafe. I waited for about 15minutes for a group of yuppies to finished chatting. When they did, I immediately go inside, I think damu naga hulat nga ma vacant ang table. Well, sorry, nauna ako! hehehe. Again, I waited for another 15mins (I think) for Allyn, Pie and Ta Ghie to arrived. I wasn't really annoyed that they are late, much more of excited to see these 3 girls. </span></div>
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From left: <span style="color: blue;">Aubrey Rose Agustin</span>, <span style="color: #93c47d;">Allyn Agustin</span>, <span style="color: yellow;">nturordinarygirl</span> and <span style="background-color: white; color: orange;">Jay June Agustin</span>. Maybe you realized they have the same family name, its because they are cousins...</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I would like to introduced to you my bestfriend way back then, Jay June Agustin, my confidant. A woman who cares, supports and gives her all as a friend. I so miss the times we had before, Ta Ghie. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Allyn Agustin is one of my best buddy as well. A creative and resourceful woman.</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We used to just talk and talk when we were in Church. You know, the usual thing, crushes, hahaha.</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We thought at first that we were super-madly in-love with _ _ _.</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Miss you Lyn...:-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Left most is Pie Agustin. An assertive and vocal person. One that can be trusted with all your secrets. I am so proud of what she had become. I am an observant gal, and the way she talks that day made me realized how she'd become mature in dealing with life. Maturity comes with age, eh!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Maridel's has the
best cake </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">I've</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> ever tasted in my entire life, promise, as in! I ordered for
myself one slice of ice cream pie (I forgot the complete name) and a coffee.
The downside of the café was the limited choice of coffee, they only served
brewed on that matter. Since I am a caffeine junk, I am into trying different kinds of coffee. I like the aroma of it. Allyn had an
avocado cake, according to her, it really taste like you’re eating an avocado.
I will definitely try it next time. Too bad I did not take a photo, dang!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">After having our
own orders, we talked like it was just yesterday. No </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">pretensions</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">. Simply us,
like when we were young. We’re not that old though. I guess, it’s what
friendship should be. No matter the distance, no matter how long you have not
seen or talked, but when you do, you click. I am looking forward for another
meet-up. Until next.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">11 days ago, it was Valentines Day. I did not report to office due to a general assembly meeting of </span>our association, Philippine Association of Social Workers in the Philippines-Capiz Chapter. I spent the whole day with my colleagues, updating each other, learning together and not to forget, enjoying. It was indeed a fun-filled day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Prior to Vday, me and my friends had planned a night out. Even if it was not payday yet, hehehe. On the evenining, we dine at RML Manokan, Baybay, Roxas City, Capiz. Sorry, I did not find time to take a photo of the foods they served (bakit? kailangan ba dapat piktsuran mga pagkain?) Anyways, I ordered a grilled fish, blue marlin to be exact. Others have chicken inasal, oysters, shrimp etc. And I did not taste any of their food, I am allergic! Too bad for me. I cannot savor the most delicious seafoods in Roxas City. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Actually, it was my fist time to be on that place. As you know, Im a homey! hehehe. But I think its good that I go out once in a while, para naman may social life ako. Nhew! Did I just make a justification of myself? Nevertheless, it was indeed a special night for me. I do believe that Vday is not only intended for couples, but as well as for friends who laughs with us even if we are crumbling. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After we have settled down in our sofa, the waiter gave us the menu. I kept on going up-down2x to look for one drink that I always have been drinking whenever I go out. Unfortunately, they don't serve it. I thought to myself, maybe next time I should be bringing it along with me, hahaha! So being new in the place, I let my friend Sancai chose for us. She chose, "cowgirl prayer", funny name for a ladies drink. I am not sure about this, but it was a mixed of gin and tequila? And I don't like gin or tequila either. The color is pinkish and taste _ _ _ for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lets make everyday a Valentines Day! nturordinarygirl, signing off...:-)</span></div>nturordinarygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959475896398564886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268384789238654408.post-27759365064269677662012-02-25T00:42:00.000-08:002012-02-25T00:48:43.873-08:00PASWI-sa Araw ni Kupido<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Registration na ito, late registration pala....! It was supposed to start at 10:00 AM, pero 11:00AM na registration pa rin, Haist...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>I can think, so I blog. I can feel, so I write</b>. I have been writing secretly like three years ago, for me to keep my sanity, hehehe. It is a sort of personal diary.and a way for me to vent-out all the positive and negative emotions/experiences in life. A lot of my friends have been telling me join the blogging world. However, I don't have the luxury of time to be manipulated by the computer for so many hours, that's what a blogger do, right? And I have been busy with a lot of things years ago; juggling school, work, family etc. I've been to different places and meet different kinds of people. But never had the chance to introduce them to the world. I hope this time, I can find my own space, continue to write and post. </span></div>
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