A new semester is almost halfway through and I realised that I have not talk much about what's happening in Perth, Australia for a VERY long time. Yes well.. a short cut of summary.. Both Miranda and Cyrus came to Western Australia for a few days and I hope they've enjoyed most of it! It was in a wrong week though I would say well Safira and I had classes. In fact, it was my first week and Safira's 2nd week I suppose? Nevertheless, it was nice to see someone from "home" to be around for a change.

Right. As most of you already know.. I went to The East with JB for about 10 days. Our destination: Melbourne, Tasmania and New South Wales..

I don't really have much experience with traveling as in bookings and planning on what to do and so on hence, my very first experience in doing everything. especially our highlight trip, Tasmania. So we organised it in a way that we spend only two nights in Melbourne, 4 nights in Tasmania and 2 more nights in New South Wales, Deniliquin where we meet our friend, Annabel.

We arrived Melbourne in the morning (using Tigerairways), and realised that everything was close. It was a Sunday morning and we were looking for food. JB booked us at a hostel in St Kilda which is very close to the city. About 20 minutes? or less I guess? It was rather difficult to look for the hostel because of the numeric location. However, we managed to find it in about 3 hours.. After locating it, we slept for 3 hours.. It was so tiring and then we went on to St Kilda (kind of like Freo but bigger) and spend the rest of the evening there.

The very next day, we explore the city more, and in the evening, we went to Melbourne Port and used the ship, Spirit of Tasmania to Tasmania. It takes about 11 hours to get there. The ship departs about 8pm. It was a cool ship indeed. It has one restaurant and one food court, bars, arcade, cinemas, souvenir shops and of course cabins and chair recliners where we stayed. Basically those are chairs (kind of like the plane) and you can lean back. It's not bad really coz then we get to see the view. The back view of course of everything.

Arrived in Devonport at 7 in the morning, and rented a car, Hyundaii Accent for our 5 days trip! Our first stop, breakfast, and then we headed off to Launceston which is about 2 hours drive. Had lunch there and did some tour, we then traveled north for some winery. It was about 4pm (and that's the time it gets dark), we decide to head back to Devonport where we slept for the night. Note: There's nothing much in Devonport and many people tend to avoid staying there and I think its a good idea too. The reason why I booked to stay at Devonport is because I want to do the West. Most people do the East coast of Tasmania.

The next day, we went to 2 cheese factory and one chocolate factory. One of the cheese factory is up at Burnie, so after that, we went further inland, to Cradle Mountain where we did a 15 minute walk of Enchanted Walk. Intended to go down Dove lake but because of time constrain, hence we just did this one walk. It was about 5pm that we left Cradle Mountain and headed further south to Queenstown.

We had a stop for dinner and continued our journey to the center of Tasmania where we stayed for 2 nights, Lake St Clair. When we reached, there was no one around and I started to get worried because I already booked for it and well, if you're not there, I think you have to pay anyway and they have all the details. This one was a resort and by the looks of it, not many people stay there especially during winter because its just too cold. We managed to find our backpacker room and realised that its a little dodgy and the toilet is outside. Okay, it may sound like its not a big thing, but think about it. Since the weather is below 10 degrees, its freezing cold at night, and its so dark because they only have one spot light that can only cover one part of the place. So to walk to the toilet in the middle of the night, is SO not a good idea. Well actually, we rather just not pee.. and the heater in the room is not that strong so we had to wrapped ourself with the quilt. AND we had to pay one dollar for 6 minutes of shower plus, its only cold water. SO yes, we decided not to wash ourself for 2 days.

So we unload our stuff and slept. The next day, I opened the door, and everything worked out well! The view was spectacular. What I saw was the lake itself so beautiful, and the air is fresh and cooling (it was about 13 degrees by itself). I didnt make a mistake at all! I was so happy and so was JB. We wanted to do the ferry (the lake is HUGE) to the end of the lake but no ferry was going out so we had to come up with plan B. (And btw, if it does to the very end, you can also walk back, only it takes about 5 hours. So if you plan to do this in Lake St Clair, bring your hiking shoes). We did a walk instead.. a 90 minutes walk. It was gorgeous, and we were close to see platypus. Didnt manage to do it, but oh well! and yeah, we spent the night in the room (It was too cold to stay outdoors longer than 5 minutes), drinking beer and playing Guess Who and ended up playing truth games. *grinz*

Next day, we went to Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania. I'd say its not bad there and the accomodation is the best. Narrara Backpacker, they convert a home into a backpacker and its really really awesome! In Hobart, we looked around the city, went to museum, had dinner by the harbour (got ripped off actually), and then went to bed early because we had to go the airport in the morning (as in very early to return the car). So yeap, next day, returned the car, and then flew back to melbourne where we wait for our bus in the evening to New South Wales.

We arrived Deniliquin at about 9pm where our friend, Annabel picked us up and we watched a movie and went to bed. the next day she showed us around Deniliquin, and we rided on her gorgeous Blue, had marshmelow on a bonfire, made dinner there, and had a walk. It was really a fantasic day! I think living in a small town is awesome for a kid, coz you get to experience being a child and not too much of media influences. The next day she took us to the bus stop (very early in the morning), and we arrived Melbourne again in the morning at about 11am. We then checked into the hotel and spend our last and final day relaxing and exploring the rest of the city.

Overall, my trip was amazing! and I can't wait to do another one very soon. Our next target, the East Coast, hopefully to start agai from Melbourne, to Sydney, and then all the way up to Cairns. *keeps finger crossed*

Alright, enough reading, time to look at the pictures:














Thank you once again, JB for the wonderful trip.. Everything was amazing though I was so tired after all that and got sick.. (I had a cold), but everything was worth it.

Another semester gone. Shit happens. Exciting moment happens. Meeting new people. Arguments. Drunk. Partying. Falling in love again. It pretty much sums up my entire semester. I have yet to really recover my whole self ever since Jenny left but I've picked up the pieces and moved on to a much happier place to meet and start socialising. All thanks to mon cheri, A.K.A. Jean-Baptiste.

Pretty harsh character this one has. nevertheless, it was the best for me and everyone around me. It's June now, and I'm just thinking to myself, what am I going to do? You see, I do not have any exams, hence, I am on my holidays way earlier than anyone else. And I've been planning for my next road trip. Just hope that I can drive. *keeps fingers cross*

So much drama our lives hold, so much lies, jealousy, hatred, envy, love, pride, lust, temptations etc. I am not overacting when I am saying so. People can be so mean to each other even by just smiling to you and being nice, but sometimes you can't help to felt what they really felt inside of them. It's even worst when the people you love don't believe you.

People wears masks everywhere. And it is unbelievable how much bullshite you can actually get from them. They're so complicated. People are anyway. And I always thought that we're simple minded creatures. the only reason why we are complicated is because we make it that way. The ways of a woman and a man thinks, or a couple and singles think. Thoughts about people and their behaviour are made from previous experiences or stories that you heard before. People judge through actions, first appearance, racism instill in everyone of us (No matter what you say, believe it.. we're all racist), selfishness conjur whenever something unpleasant to that certain someone occurs, desire of getting something that one cannot have (This is so dangerous) etc.

Talking. Gossip. Bullshite. Life is full of surprises and crap. Sometimes I even wonder, what am I really doing here, listening to all these stories and getting shock at that!

Thoughts are actually circling around my head like a whirlwind.. I am pretty glad that I went on a photography day today. walking through the park, watching old couples holding hands and talking about the beautiful day, makes me happy.

I know this is so random.. but I just couldn't help it. Through all this shite that I have to face, there's always one thing that is worth it. I'm not alone. I have someone next to me to face it together. And truth is, I am learning so much right now about these things; of what to just let go, things that I do not want to know, controlling my emotions, submitting (gawd.. this is no easy job at all), I've somewhat changed. I've turned my social life into another phase.

It is so much better when you have someone you can depend on, especially on bumpy journeys. And I am so thankful for that.

Remember the phrase "People come, and people go"?

After living in Perth with someone you became so close with for 9 months; one where you practically bath, sleep, joke, eat, change together (etc.), and finally you have to let that person go, how does that one really really feel?

Jennifer Koch (Jenny) left for Germany last Monday. We had a fantastic, reasonable dinner at The Moon with Alois, Bruna, Delphine and JB. We then head off to the airport and had a cup of tea while waiting for the time. During those time of wait, we calmed Jenny about flying. (She hates height and she hates flying especially when there's turbalances).

Suddenly the moment arrived when she has to walk into the terminal building. We all exchange hugs and kisses and tears and she finally went in. The trouble with me is that I couldn't even say those words which I've practised the whole day to her. I was stunned, stuck and all I wanted to do was just hold her hands. We manage to say our I love yous and she just left.

Days without your best friend especially when you're so used to have her with you, by your side and always asking you "Do you want to go to Freo?", "Let's have dinner, I can cook us some nice pasta", or even "Let's go to Northbridge. I feel like partying".

Depressed? Yes I was. I cried even the next day. I swear, this is even worst than breaking up with your boyfriend. It literally felt like my skin was torn off from my body. My source, my strength walked through that terminal.

Don't get me wrong though. I am happy for Jenny. It was time for her to leave for Germany. It was time for her to see her friends, her family. I am happy that she is safe and sound back in Germany. Life has to go on! We all have our own paths to take and we can't let distance get us down. =)

Jenny, I love you and I'll say what I wanted to say to you at the airport. You've been such a great friend, sister to me. You understand me inside out, you love me for who I am, you took care of me, and you accept me despite of what I look on the outside. You are indeed a special person for me. I am ever so grateful that our paths crossed. I'm sorry if I have ever hurt your feelings in any way. I am sorry if I have ever upset you.. I love you and our friendship means everything to me.. I shall meet you in Germany soon.

Ich liebe dich, schnubbilien.

Moments come and moments go. Some moments, we can't really grasp, but when we do, we realised the significance of such moments. I'm talking about the door, that one invisible door that is always under our nose and we failed to notice the glass door knob in our lives.

The one door that is able to change our lives in many ways which we cannot even imagine. We often miss this. But when we do get it, my, what a blessing!

It has been awhile since I've rant about my life here and how things are going. First of all, my laptop was dead, literally. Dell came after I complained about a month and fixed it. Seems like the motherboard was faulty. So right now, its all good! which is why I am able to blog, edit pictures and so on.

My life in this one semester is so much different from last. It's become more crazy, really. Drama is emerging, and intertwining, between friendship, and enemies. Love and hate grew rapidly in the hearts of companionship. It has become a movie by itself. Yet, I would like to say that I manage to find someone so dear and special to me.



So life is full of opportunities knocking or rather hiding around us. How can we really tell if it is opportunity knocking? and when it happen, for the worst or for the best, what can we gain from it? What are the risk involve in it? How can we sustain ourselves when we lose our mind again?

A gentle beauty, far beyond my imagination, love. Love that carries you up when you're down. Love that helps you when you're frown. Love that warms your heart when you're cold. Love that forgives you when you are wrong. Friendship, loved ones. It all matters no matter what.

yes, I am yet again ranting about opportunities. I suppose I am talking about it is because someone took the opportunity which lead us to great happiness. Taking a risk is always dangerous, that I do agree, but taking a risk also means that we're one step learning something different from our own knowledge.

The world is wide and big. I shall drown in it and let the experiences take me to places..

What about you?

This is the sentence that we always hear when things do not turn out what we expected and when we feel like shit. Heck, it sounds so cliche. But we know that it's all true. Just that we sometimes do not want to see the truth. We want to see what we expect or dream. And what we can't see, we sometimes don't believe in it. What we can't reach, we feel that it's useless to even dream. But I beg to differ.

I still think that whatever we dream we can reach it. We just need determination, hard work, trust, believe in ourselves, have faith and love what we can do. Embrace anything that comes in our way, be it good or bad and decide when the time comes for it.

I have been talking to a friend of mine about what fate is and if we can actually fight our way around it. You know, it's funny because I always thought that fate is fate. You can't change it. Kind of like your destiny to be this way or things turn out to be this way. But I think now, its changed my mind. I still believe that fate happens which is out of our control but in the end, its really up to us to make it happen the way we want it. It requires a lot of time, patience, hard work and believe in yourself. I may be a dreamer, but I am determined to make some things happen in my life.

Here I am, sitting in front of my laptop, ideas are oozing out of my brains and into my journals, memories and thoughts, experiences from years and years ago, everything comes together and then I just thought about one thing,

"What are you doing now, Karen? Right at this very moment, people from all over the world are doing something they like, their dreams, some are traveling, some of these people just got promoted, some are married, some just gave birth to their miracle. And what about you? What are you doing to make your own dream come true? What are you doing at this very moment with your thoughts? What are you doing, Karen?'

Without a doubt, my goals, my dreams came into mind, and I know exactly what I want to do. My beliefs, what I want, I want to at least try to make it all happen, you know? At least I've tried something. I won't sit around and wait for it to come. I will work my ass off to get what I want and what I deserve. I believe in fate, but I also believe in myself and my capabilities to make it work. I believe that things can work out at its best if you put your heart to it but I also believe things could get sour. In the end, it's not about how bad your life turns out or how much torture you have to endure, its about how you deal with it.

Ah Life! It never is easy but it can be satisfying. Nevertheless, to have a great life is how we make it the way it is. In other words, I know I can't have everything, but between these gray lines of what dream and reality really is, I know that I can make the best out of it, if I put my heart to it and looking at the brighter side of things.

Chinese New Year is around the corner.. well technically tomorrow. So to everybody, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR.

This year, is the year of the Ox. Yes, to all you 1985 babies, it's your year indeed. And so we see many little ox's for sell everywhere. Oh and cows as well.. But aren't cows and ox different?

Anyway, as most of you know, Jenny and I went to KL for about 2 weeks. In these 2 weeks, we've been to (at least try to) most of the hot spots in KL even some places that I haven't been before. And of course we took many pictures but yeah I'll have to divide them to several parts.




We went to almost everywhere, Klang, Central Market, Menara KL, Maison, The Zoo, Subang area, Puchong area.. Okay so not everywhere! Hey, I'm not really a local in KL so it should be good enough for a person like me to be a tour guide hey? Hehehehhe!

Jenny loves KL but the only thing she's a little freaked out (well me too) are those people at Petaling Street. I swear, what a gimmick to stop someone in the midst of their path and say this:


Lol! That time, it was me, Jenny and Sarah. And someone shot me on my leg! Grrrr!!! And I cursed like mad! Jenny had another encounter:



My parents brought me to my childhood place, the place where I used to go with my family members for breakfast at 8am on a Sunday (Yes, no kidding!). The place has always been dirty, and well, fresh vegetables and meat are always up for grabs. It's a Market place where you'll see old people buying fresh food and having their coffee with their friends at the back. That is where we usually have our breakfast. Mine was always the usual Milo Ping and Fried Kueh Tiaw.

This time, it was no difference. I ordered the same thing and I looked around the market place. I've been away for a long time. I haven't been to this place now for years! So as I look around me, I realised just how much this place's aged. The walls, the wooden chairs, the classic marble tables and wooden tables. The place have always looked bigger to me before and now, it's so small. And I feel as if I've stepped into a dream portal where my late grandmother used to be.

Yes, Chinese New Year isn't the same without her. It never will be. I am allowing myself to feel sad for awhile but not for long. =) I mean, life has to go on and she'll always be in my heart and mind.

Anyway, Happy Chinese New Year to all!

There have been several reasons why I was well busy with Christmas and Aunts coming down.. Okay, here's the whole situation.




And finally, since its Christmas Eve/Day, and its Eric's and Grace's Engagement Gathering, there is definitely a need to take a family picture:


So overall, how did 2008 turned out for me? Honestly, it's been hell of a year. It's not a great year at all.. there have been ups and downs but I meet new people starting from my Japanese classes and friends there. The teachers were helpful and it was a great time to learn something that interests me. And then it was the start of my University life. It was awesome. I went through shits and roses and I can say is that I learn so much from it. I would say that I've matured from it really.

These memories that I hold from 2008 will always be in my mind and heart. Some of it I can never ever let go. Honestly, some of then will still leave marks in me. 2008, what more can I say? You give me pain and sorrow for most of the time but you also showed me the most enjoyable and beautiful moments of my life. Part that I will never regret and forget. I've definitely learnt alot.

2009, I am ready to embrace you and to venture on this trip again. I may fall and I would probably show you my weakest side but I will stand up again when I fall and I will embrace whatever comes in my way.



Picture: Alois and Jenny

In 5 years time, I have a rough idea of what is going to happen to me and what my future should or would be like. By that time, I resolve to at least get a good job, travel to Japan with some of my friends, planned thoroughly a Europe Trip for a year bla bla bla.

All of us, each and everyone of us, we have our life planned at least roughly of what we want to do and what we want out of our life. With these plans that we lay in front of our eyes, most of us are determined to make at least some of it happen. To work hard, to strive for the best, to obtain our dreams, and our goals.

We take one step at a time, graduate from High School, College and the University. What's next? Work? Career, maybe. And then marriage, and children?

HOLD UP

Let's ponder on this for a while. So we have everything planned out. But let us also not forget our fate and how luck works in our life. So what happens when one day, something occur out of our expectation? What happens when you can see your road clear and all of a sudden, someone stumbles across your path? What road will you take? To take this person with you and continue your path? Or to move away and go ahead with your own path by yourself?

Or, if fate is cruel enough, what if you found out that some of your plans would have to be delayed because of circumstances; then what?

I suppose my point here is that a planned life is always one of the best thing to do for each and everyone of us, but we also have to bear in mind that plans are made to change in more ways than one. I guess I just want to say that sometimes when we are faced with a fork in our path, we tend to go crazy (especially when the choices are difficult).

Time changes us as well as environment. When I am feeling sad and blue, (and I am not kidding) I think about you guys, the 0506, and at times I smile to myself and remembers the fun times that we had. As they play in my head like a soundless moving picture, sometimes tears stream down from my eyes. But these are tears of joys.

Not to forget about my friends in Australia or all over the world. The South West Trip, countless Pot Lucks organised by most of us, Benny, thanks for that opportunity. The partying, New Port every Wednesday, lessons about alcohol from friends of Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Italy etc. And of course, our Consumption Day.. Christina, we definitely need to do this again, this time let's do this from Freo up to Northbridge. The Cott, Metro, the wonderful times, in the student village, the Bush Court! and you know, the list really goes on.

In this one semester, I just cannot say enough of thank yous to all of you for making it possible for me. No, seriously.. even with my "planned life" I took certain things with me and walked hand in hand down the road and I have no regrets. Yes, even puking out of a cab. And watching Charlie the Unicorn.. Getting mosquito bites from the South West trip.. The bite marks are still there by the way!

Through good and bad, I definitely enjoyed myself and this is without a doubt!Thanks for this opportunity!

I am finally back in Miri, Sarawak and I would have to say that I am relief about many things. This one semester in Perth have taught me so many things which would also include a lot of dramas. For once, I am pretty glad to be away from Perth for awhile (but I have to be honest that I miss Perth like crazy) and I am looking forward for a much relaxing holiday, if I can that is.

I am flying to Kuala Lumpur on the 7th of January 2009 until the 19th of January 2009. 0506, any chance of meeting up? There's probably a lot of things to catch up, no? =)

Anyway, take care guys! and see you guys soon!

I feel like Murdoch is a great stepping stone for me. No, wait. Perth is a great stepping stone for me. Murdoch helps built up so many possibilities for me. I mean right now, I realised that I have so many friends from all over the world and that is simply amazing! Great friends that is.

Today is the day, the start of the day when people are starting to leave. It feels so weird that my friends are slowly packing their stuff and saying goodbye to each other. I feel like.. I dont know.. We just met! I mean... I cant believe that one semester is already done! And what happens after this? We gained so much things! Friendship, trust, love, learning new languages.. Its simply amazing! I just dont know what to say..

The problem about all this is that we all have to know there will be a time when it will all come to an end and we will all part our ways again. A friend of mine, Benny said our goodbyes at his flat this afternoon. He's flying off tomorow in the morning. I couldnt' help but cried..

Yes, I think this next few days would be something really really sad..

but I know, there's really no goodbye... I gained.. but not lose

I haven't been updating much about my life in Perth and I deeply apologise for that. Overall, I haven't had the time to actually take pictures wherever I go, but I did do many things in Perth.

I would have to say that studying here, and making friends with International students/Exchange students have definitely open my eyes to many opportunities in life. The cultures that I learn, the languages, the ability to vision the world beyong my expectation, it is simply amazing.. I would only have to apologise that there would not be any picture in this post.

I experienced the balance of studying hard and playing hard. Hey as long as we know where we stand and that not partying all the time, right? My social life here is just really amazing! I hang out with my friends so much, and well, we even had this one day where we went pub hopping. Okay, not really pub hopping more like spontaneously went to like 2 or 3 pubs. =)

Studying here is really amazing! I mean first of all, I had a hard time catching up because for one thing, you have to enroll your courses and the appropriate time for tutorials and lecture. And in order to get the good times, its better that you enroll ASAP. At first it was quite difficult to adapt to the culture especially the english because seriously.. we're so used to American accent. But eventually, I caught up to that. And manage to have many friends. Jenny, from Germany is one of my closest friend now and she speaks really really good English. Thing is she have alot of accent of her own depending on who she mixes with. Seriously, one moment, she's Scottish, then Irish and then God knows what! hehehe

Oh and of course my social life.. I love it here. But I am also thinking its the companion that you have which makes its really fun! My friends and I are all from different courses and majors. From studying law to Counter Terrorism to IT to even Hotel Management! Its amazing really! The first thing you ask when you see each other is "What are you majoring?"

But you know, one problem about having so many international friends is that most of them are exchange students. So by next year, it will another different experience yet again! But yeah, overall it was good! overall, I had a great time here. Overall, I enjoyed myself! =)

And 0506.. I cannot wait to see you guys! *mwahz*

It is finally the end of the second semester and I am relief. So relief really! Well you see, we had assignments all the way to Week 14. And I suppose we are to blame as well. You know, students usually are last minute though I always try not to but ended up doing last minute things anyway which sucks really bad. Nevertheless, it has been good. My 3000 word essay, I manage to get through it with a little over the word limit.

Finally! Finally! Finally! What else can I say? hehehe.. We're planning to go to Freo tomorow and have an enjoyable evening.. Another set of international friends, Japanese, Korean, and a French lady! I love this place and I love them all!

I took a nap this evening so that is why I can't sleep now which is entirely my fault. But here's a picture.. a collection of what I have been doing in Perth, Australia.. Or at least, I try to put all into one. =)

One down and two more to go. Well, if you consider just exam, I have one more to go. One unit does not require any examination. I am yet again happy is also because one of my really heavy assignment (cost me like 35%) is finally back and I am really pleased with the results!

Ahhh... But yes, now its time to get cracking for my 3,000 word essay! Due this Friday and I have yet to start! Oh GAWD!!!! Another few struggling days..

To Miss Tan Swee Ling,

Happy Birthday! Many wishes for you and your 21st! Now that you're 21, what have you done for me? hehehehhe.. okay! I know that's LAME! But hey! I havent really been sleeping well over the past few days! =p

mwahz! mwahz!

Time to get cracking!

Current mood:

This is one of the many beaches we visited. In total, we visit 5 beaches.. SERIOUSLY! and the beaches here are somehow, I dont know.. The air is so salty and thick! It does choke you if you stay too long or at least that works for me..

Cape Leeuwin, Augusta. The lighthouse where we climbed 176 steps to reach to the top! The lighthouse is dedicated to the World's Mariners and was built 10th December 1896. This is also where 2 oceans meet, the South and Indie ocean. And mind you, the wind is very very strong!

One question to you ladies out there, do you like lilies? And I'm sure you are well aware of how expensive it is, right? Well guess what? Over here, lilies grow so wild! there are everywhere around this forrest. By the way, this is one of the national parks and we just decide to stop by for picture taking. Its so beautiful! dont you think??

Alright, this is the craziest people in the whole trip. From top to bottom: Me (malaysia), Jenny (Germany), and Alois (Austria). Our favourite tour guide and driver, Alois! He's really fantastic though. He knows how to start a fire, set up camp bla bla bla! Way to go, Alois!

And of course, one of our main purpose to go down south is to do the tree top walk. And this is where you get to see these giant tree. No seriously, there are HUGE!!! If I am not mistaken, they're called the Tingle tree and they can only be found in this area of Australia.

Some of our crazy moments. When we found a tree bark like this, we just decide to make it worth while.

In these many beaches, we found some really interesting life. Observe:

Portugese Man of War

This is a kind of jellyfish. Deadly and strange. It has a really long tentacle which would go up to 4 meters I think? and it usually floats on the water surfaces. They come in swarms and it is said to be really deadly. We're not suppose to touch them even when they are on land. They're that dangerous!

I shall also end my post today with this picture:

Cheers and have a blessed weekend!

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