Not those friends! Us friends!!
I was hanging out on my ol' livejournal and thought, "gee, I sure do miss those lj friend quizes". Then I thought, let's do it on our blog! Let's learn more about each other. It's a really long quiz, but I want to know all your details, girl. Pretend we're in 4th grade at a sleep over and we just made up a routine then hopped into our sleeping bags armed with a flashlight. Go!
Part 1
1. Where does your name come from? (why did your parent(s) pick it)
2. What is your favorite thing to do alone?
3. What do you consider your best quality? (non-physical)
4. What would you like to change about yourself? (non-physical)
5. What makes you think of your Mom?
6. What makes you think of your Dad?
7. What is your absolute favorite possession?
8. Where were you born?
9. Where do you consider "home"?
10. What did you want to be when you grew up?
11. What was your first driving around town music? (when you or one of your friends first got a car/license, what did you listen to?)
12. What is the scariest/most dangerous situation you've ever been in?
13. What makes you extremely happy?
14. What are your top five fears in order of severity?
15. How would you describe yourself at age 7 (5 words max)?
16. How would you describe yourself at age 14 (5 words max)?
17. How would you describe yourself at age 21 (5 words max)?
18. How would you describe yourself now (5 words max)?
Part 2
the next ten questions are courtesy of Inside the Actor's studio haha
19. What is your favorite word?
20. What is your least favorite word?
21. What turns you on?
22. What turns you off?
23. What sound or noise do you love?
24. What sound or noise do you hate?
25. What is your favorite curse word?
26. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
27. What profession would you not like to do?
28. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Part 3
29. What is your favorite quality in:
Ashley
Kate
Katherine
Megan
Sarah
Tate
Tianna
30. How would you describe in one word:
Ashley
Kate
Katherine
Megan
Sarah
Tate
Tianna
P.S. If there are people you don't know very well, just make something up :)
SEEEYAAAA in the comments section. bye.
Part 1
ReplyDelete1. Where does your name come from? (why did your parent(s) pick it)
My Christian name - Katherine Kelly - belonged to my fresh-of-da-boat immigrant Irish great great grandmother. I think it's kind of cool that I have someone's first and last as my first and middle. Apparently, my stoner parents were kicking around "Philomena" as a name for me, but ultimately and obviously decided against it. This pissed me off as a kid, but now I'm stoked people don't call me Phil. I plan on adopting "Katherine" as a moniker when my hair is naturally gray.
2. What is your favorite thing to do alone?
G-rated version? Write songs, sing songs. Second runner up is write long letters to friends or watch a goofy comedy.
3. What do you consider your best quality? (non-physical)
Since I'm always retelling my own jokes, I'd have to say my sense of humor. What a cliche!
4. What would you like to change about yourself? (non-physical)
I'd like to be less fickle, more focused.
5. What makes you think of your Mom?
Hawaiian stuff, 60s Ford Broncos (she used to drive one when we was kids), cherry pies, old postcards, ghost shows, toy recall notices
6. What makes you think of your Dad?
puns, offensive jokes, the Beatles, vintage electric guitars, joints, painter overalls, spots that are good for fishing
7. What is your absolute favorite possession?
KitchenAid stand mixer! (Autoharp a recent runner-up)
8. Where were you born?
Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Panorama City, CA - which is also where my mom used to work.
9. Where do you consider "home"?
Chicago, particularly the south suburbs. A wise lady once told me that home is where you came of age...
10. What did you want to be when you grew up?
Like many other kids, I was obsessed with the idea of being a grocery store cashier/bagger. Once I realized that was a BUST, I started telling people that I was going to be the first female president, a goal I have since abandoned.
11. What was your first driving around town music? (when you or one of your friends first got a car/license, what did you listen to?)
Radiohead's "Kid A", Weezer's blue album in other folks cars. I remember getting super stoked and car-singy on Fiona Apple and Dido. My friend Mary loved listening to the Get-Up Kids in her car, Yolanda.
12. What is the scariest/most dangerous situation you've ever been in?
When I was 14, I was in a bad car accident outside of Barstow where we flipped over 5 times down an embankment. That was the most dangerous, but I wasn't that scared when it happened. Most scary would have to be when I got attacked/robbed a few months ago.
13. What makes you extremely happy?
WINE (jk jk kinda). Baking, singing, riding bicycles, and hanging with my bodacious friends.
14. What are your top five fears in order of severity?
(1) Hanna getting severely injured or ill, (2) failure/never doing anything with my life, (3) car accident, (4) having all my teeth fall out, and (5) mice infestation.
15. How would you describe yourself at age 7 (5 words max)?
basketball, boxer shorts, saxophone, overachiever
16. How would you describe yourself at age 14 (5 words max)?
lunchbox, striped tights, "bisexual," weiner
17. How would you describe yourself at age 21 (5 words max)?
mama, sober, 60s housewife, idealistic
18. How would you describe yourself now (5 words max)?
baker, researcher, loud mouth, handyman
Part 2
ReplyDeletethe next ten questions are courtesy of Inside the Actor's studio haha
19. What is your favorite word?
Gazebo. It's the most fun to say, Gah-ZEE-BOH.
20. What is your least favorite word?
Moist - love it as a cake quality, but not phonetically. Also, "body" makes me feel anxious.
21. What turns you on?
BO and cleverness
22. What turns you off?
Racism or any other -ism and senses of entitlement
23. What sound or noise do you love?
Pan sizzles, whispers right on your ear, lady singers with headphones on
24. What sound or noise do you hate?
Mystery car mechanical noises and whining!
25. What is your favorite curse word?
I'd have to say "shit" - it's so versatile!
26. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Professional baker or something manual and outdoorsy like landscape architect.
27. What profession would you not like to do?
Accountant
28. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
"Look under your seats!!!!" Just kidding. Maybe "you know those rumors you heard about seeing all your family and hanging on clouds? Shit's true!"
Part 3
29. What is your favorite quality in:
Ashley - sassmouth
Kate - fierceness
Katherine - craftiness
Megan - hyper kindness
Sarah - attention to detail
Tianna - easygoingness
30. How would you describe in one word:
Ashley - mysterious
Kate - vixen
Katherine - fox
Megan - dreamboat
Sarah - achiever
Tianna - down-to-earth
Part 1
ReplyDelete1. Where does your name come from? (why did your parent(s) pick it)
My dad is from Oklahoma (Drrrty south), they thought that all 3 of ours names should sound like southern belles, hence the Anna Laura, Ashley Elizabeth, and Emily Rose.
2. What is your favorite thing to do alone?
Get a huge bowl of snacks (popcorn, grapes, cereal, etc), put on a funny movie/tv show, and get into bed (anytime of day). added bonus if I have a few magazines to scan through or a craft to work on. all in the comfort of the bed zone!
3. What do you consider your best quality? (non-physical)
My ability to prioritize small amounts of money
4. What would you like to change about yourself? (non-physical)
Ugh I think my confidence level. I could do the things I want to do much easier.
5. What makes you think of your Mom?
train sets. kasari cheese. gardens. the color lavender. gin rummy. salads.
6. What makes you think of your Dad?
Hank Williams Sr. Disneyland. chess. cacti
7. What is your absolute favorite possession?
my teddy bear. definitely. I would say that's my only favorite possession.
8. Where were you born?
In Atascadero. at my Grandparents house in my mom's old room. My grandpa's a doctor so he delivered all 3 of us. Annie & I were born there. Emily was born at the house we grew up in across the street.
9. Where do you consider "home"?
Well this is a sensitive subject for me since my "home" was swiped out from underneath my feet when I was 14. To make a long story short, my dad spontaneously got into drugs and decided to completely turn into a drug addict and we lost our house, most all of our possessions, and my parents marriage. Annie & I recently discovered that we BOTH have dreams where we're "home" and it's in that house. The house is across the street from my grandparents on top of a hill hidden behind many oak trees. It breaks my heart to think about walking up that hill to go see it. So I haven't for 15 years.
10. What did you want to be when you grew up?
an elementary school teacher
11. What was your first driving around town music? (when you or one of your friends first got a car/license, what did you listen to?)
I was too scared to get my license, so I would always ride around with Annie. We like pretty much the same music, so it was a lot of 80s.
12. What is the scariest/most dangerous situation you've ever been in?
I watched a guy fly off a cliff on Morro Rd and I was the only witness so I had to do something. And it was back in the day where like 1/20 people had cell phones (it was still pretty cool to have a pager). So I had to flag people down until I found someone with a cell phone. I was hysterically crying and my windshield was smashed cause a big rock had flown off the side of the mountain he smacked into and it landed right in the middle of my windshield. And to top it off, I had a keg in the back of my car that my 21 year old boyfriend (i was 19) had gotten for Annie's birthday party that night and I was transporting it. So I had to cover it up before the cops got there! Whew!
13. What makes you extremely happy?
amazing cheese. or amazing chocolate so dark that it's black. having one of these melting in my mouth is one of the best feelings I will ever experience.
14. What are your top five fears in order of severity?
the deep dark uncharted territories of the ocean. sharks. confined spaces. sleeping in pitch blackness. having animal blood get on me.
15. How would you describe yourself at age 7 (5 words max)?
wild@home. quiet@school.
16. How would you describe yourself at age 14 (5 words max)?
quiet@home. even quieter@school
17. How would you describe yourself at age 21 (5 words max)?
boring. hiding out.
18. How would you describe yourself now (5 words max)?
sassy. adventurous. more chill.
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ReplyDeletePart 2
ReplyDeletethe next ten questions are courtesy of Inside the Actor's studio haha
19. What is your favorite word? the french word "mecanique" (I'm stumped right now, but this word has been my favorite to say lately)
20. What is your least favorite word? bangs (I'm sure there's worse)
21. What turns you on? veiny arms
22. What turns you off? unproductiveness
23. What sound or noise do you love? listening to music in headphones in the dark
24. What sound or noise do you hate? loud motorcycles! ahhh!
25. What is your favorite curse word? cock knocker. or dunguss
26. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Ha! What profession?! Ok, seriously though, I would say nomad band member.
27. What profession would you not like to do? telemarketing
28. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? you were right, most people do suck. I'm sorry for not putting more legit people on earth.
Part 3
29. What is your favorite quality in:
Kate: she's a total outgoing, friendly, bodacious bombshell!
Katherine: her understanding-ness (whether it be confiding in her as a friend, or her reading a manual how to install a kitchen sink.)
Megan: her compassion and sensitivity towards others
Sarah: she very detail oriented in everything she does
Tate: her feminist inspiration/encouragement
Tianna: her ability to like everyone! seriously! that's hard!
30. How would you describe in one word:
Kate: chic
Katherine: savvy
Megan: F-U-N
Sarah: charming
Tate: quick-witted
Tianna: easy-going
UGH I LOVE YOU GUYS. haha i love reading these. i gotta post mine tonight!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea meggles! What a fun dreamboat you are!
ReplyDeleteThanks mystery sassmouth! I gotta finish mine tomorroooow
ReplyDelete*mysterious sassmouth
ReplyDeletePart 1
ReplyDelete1. Where does your name come from? (why did your parent(s) pick it) I was originally named Fianna, but then my aunt called my mom in the hospital and asked, “how's Tianna?” My mom liked that better and there ya have it (my dad probably didn't have a say)...feel free to call me Fifi from now on.
2. What is your favorite thing to do alone? Look as ugly as possible while watching movies comfortably and snacking on junk food.
3. What do you consider your best quality? (non-physical) My open-mindedness, or at least the effort I put forth to try to have an open mind.
4. What would you like to change about yourself? (non-physical) I would like to quit procrastinating and really follow through.
5. What makes you think of your Mom? Spanish rice, J. Lo, sweat pants
6. What makes you think of your Dad? Religion, nail biting, lucky charms, Bryan Adams
7. What is your absolute favorite possession? My Snuggle bear and Sesasme Street Blanket. It's a tie.
8. Where were you born? St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Charleston, SC
9. Where do you consider "home"? Sacramento. I want to live there so badly.
10. What did you want to be when you grew up? A babysitter for the zillionth time :)
11. What was your first driving around town music? (when you or one of your friends first got a car/license, what did you listen to?) The Used comes to mind
12. What is the scariest/most dangerous situation you've ever been in? The most scared I have ever been was a time I went camping with my dad, stepmom, brother and stepsister in some North Carolina mountains. We went to a swimming hole with a rope swing. My dad went to swing and thought he would be a little daring by hanging upside down and jumping off. By the time he got himself upside down, the rope had made its way back toward the cliff thing and he smacked into a rock wall after which he fell 20 to 30 feet hitting rocks on the way and finally the water. He came up seizing and somehow made his way close to us and my stepmom ran out to grab him. The weird part of this story is a family driving by up on the highway had a strange feeling someone was in danger and stopped. They happened to have a shock blanket which we needed by that time because my dad went into shock. I remember sobbing with my siblings and it seemed like forever for an ambulance to arrive, but it came and the rest is history. My dad broke a bunch of bones and had a severe concussion and the rest of my Summer was spent helping him walk.
13. What makes you extremely happy? Slumber parties!!
14. What are your top five fears in order of severity? The dark, scary movie characters, being alone, spiders, death
15. How would you describe yourself at age 7 (5 words max)? New Kids on the Block
16. How would you describe yourself at age 14 (5 words max)? Goody two-shoes
17. How would you describe yourself at age 21 (5 words max)? Learning from my mistakes
18. How would you describe yourself now (5 words max)? Accomplished in my own terms...
Part 2
ReplyDeletethe next ten questions are courtesy of Inside the Actor's studio haha
19. What is your favorite word? Okay!
20. What is your least favorite word? Flabbergasted...surprised works just fine
21. What turns you on? Humor
22. What turns you off? Douchebagginess
23. What sound or noise do you love? The tv on low volume or the sound of a fan
24. What sound or noise do you hate? Car alarm!
25. What is your favorite curse word? Bitch
26. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? I would love to be an Oscar-winning actress. Like I really want to learn the craft.
27. What profession would you not like to do? I'm gonna say telemarketing as well...nothing bugs me more than to have to ask someone something knowing they fucking don't want to hear it and definitely not while they are eating dinner.
28. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Awww yeah let's get this party started!
Part 3
29. What is your favorite quality in:
Ashley-her way with words
Kate-her open arms
Katherine-how she makes things look so effortless
Megan-her enthusiasm
Sarah-her ambition
Tate-how she listens without judgment
30. How would you describe in one word:
Ashley-silly
Kate-warm
Katherine-disarming
Megan-elegant
Sarah-disciplined
Tate-classic
That way hard, you guys!
Hahahahaha Spanish rice, jlo, and sweat pants! This was a fuggin fun read!! Xoxo
ReplyDeletePart 1
ReplyDelete1. Where does your name come from? (why did your parent(s) pick it)
in utero i was "googi", when my mother had her expert premonitions that i was going to be a boy then my name was set to be joshua (i am so not a joshua), then according to my grandma emily, she always wanted to be named katherine. but i pretty much think it was chosen last minute in the hospital, Katherine Stevenson, no middle name because that would have been too catholic for my rebel parents.
2. What is your favorite thing to do alone?
i definitely like to clean house by myself , get down on my sewing machine, i find i talk to myself when i am alone...so i'm on my way to becoming one of "those" old ladies.
3. What do you consider your best quality? (non-physical)
my macgyver sensibilities
4. What would you like to change about yourself? (non-physical)
i have a dread of feeling taken advantage of, like if i do a good deed for someone and they just shit on it. i also have a few antisocial tendencies where i over analyze possible social interactions and probably miss out on good times because of it..or not.
5. What makes you think of your Mom?
carly simon, perfect feet, driving around aimlessly for the sake of driving around aimlessly (i guess that's considered cruising), nurseries, ajax, roasts, being painfully optomistic, iced tea with lemon.
6. What makes you think of your Dad?
the beatles, the smell in guitar stores, tootsie pops, burritos, chess.
7. What is your absolute favorite possession?
my baby blankets, they have accompanied me nightly for 26 years, and are the most comforting thing i can think of fresh out of the dryer.
8. Where were you born?
glendale memorial hospital in glendale california.
9. Where do you consider "home"?
central coast.
10. What did you want to be when you grew up?
i went through many phases, i wanted to be an archeologist, probably thanks to the whole jurrassic park years, then i wanted to be a chef, an artist, an ER doctor...they should tell kids that they need to take and pass advanced math courses in order to do anything in life, then i could have just aimed low.
11. What was your first driving around town music? (when you or one of your friends first got a car/license, what did you listen to?)
geoff was my first licensed driver in high school. we were in love and listened to U2 and a buttload of 80's, tori amos and radiohead. he had an al green cd that he always would play in the morning when he would pick me up from school, we were dorks.
12. What is the scariest/most dangerous situation you've ever been in?
the most recent scary situation was having that emergency c-section, bad dream times a thousand. the next one on my list would have to be when geoff got mugged at gunpoint, i wasn't there when it happened, but just the thought that he might not have come home that night haunts me.
13. What makes you extremely happy?
cooking with my mom and grandma, dates with myself, dates with geoff, getting packages in the mail.
14. What are your top five fears in order of severity?
1. anything bad happening to elliott or oliver.
2. the thought of me and/or geoff dying and not being around for the babies.
3. the thought of geoff dying before me
4. tidal waves
5. my teeth falling out (this is a reoccurring bad dream)
15. How would you describe yourself at age 7 (5 words max)?
neon, trolls, school uniforms, nerd.
16. How would you describe yourself at age 14 (5 words max)?
bad hair, francais, inferiority complex.
17. How would you describe yourself at age 21 (5 words max)?
1ststudio, high hopes, black hair.
18. How would you describe yourself now (5 words max)?
mommy, waiting, scatterbrained, sleep deprived,
Part 2
ReplyDeletethe next ten questions are courtesy of Inside the Actor's studio haha
19. What is your favorite word?
crazy, i find i use it way too much, it pretty much is my descriptive word of choice.
20. What is your least favorite word?
testes.
21. What turns you on?
brains, witt, strong forearms.
22. What turns you off?
bad breath, church, kahki.
23. What sound or noise do you love?
elliott laughing
24. What sound or noise do you hate?
the doorbell, the phone ringing.
25. What is your favorite curse word?
i'm going to have to go with shit.
26. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
shop owner something in the fashion industry, i would pretty much love to become Edwina Margaret Rose Monsoon.
27. What profession would you not like to do?
elementary school teacher
28. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Want to change the world?
There's nothing
To it..
Part 3
29. What is your favorite quality in:
Ashley is well spoken she says what i can't find the words to say, she is the winnie cooper to my kevin arnold.
Kate is so welcoming and friendly
Megan is super motivating, she's like an oprah
Sarah is an entrepreneur and a fashion inspiration
Tate is a true multitasker and from the pictures i've seen a professional baker.
Tianna is one cool cat, she never seems flustered or stressed. she is a supermom.
30. How would you describe in one word:
Ashley-layercake
Kate-glam
Megan-classy
Sarah-graceful
Tate-go-getter
Tianna-easy-going
The consensus is in....Tianna is EASYGOING
ReplyDeletePart 1
ReplyDelete1. Where does your name come from? (why did your parent(s) pick it)
My mom got thought to name me after Meggie Cleary. She's the little girl and main character in the novel, The Thornbirds. Meggie meets a young priest as a small child and she grows up loving him her whole life and they finally have an inappropriate love affair. Oops, spoiler alert. Sounds just like my life jk jk.
2. What is your favorite thing to do alone?
Drive & sing, dance, cook/bake, clean, talk to myself (thanks Katherine for reminding me) I love alone time
3. What do you consider your best quality? (non-physical)
My dance energy
4. What would you like to change about yourself? (non-physical)
My attention span and follow-throughedness
5. What makes you think of your Mom?
Sun tea, smallpox vaccination scars, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen
6. What makes you think of your Dad?
Iced tea, sunflower seeds, The Thornbirds, Aerosmith, Corvettes
7. What is your absolute favorite possession?
My wedding band. I know it's kinda cheesy, but I have a love for that thing. Secondly, the step-stool my grandma painted for me.
8. Where were you born?
Kaiser Permanente! Bellflower, CA
9. Where do you consider "home"?
The Pass of the Oaks (El Paso de Robles)
10. What did you want to be when you grew up?
Astrophysicist, Rollerskating-singing-waitress at A&W, Marine Biologist, Archeologist, Food-taster for the President (thanks Garfield)
11. What was your first driving around town music? (when you or one of your friends first got a car/license, what did you listen to?)
The Smashing Pumpkins, The Dead Milkmen, Weezer, Nirvana, Tori Amos
12. What is the scariest/most dangerous situation you've ever been in?
Probably the time I tried to smoke pot in high school with Lisa and my friend Nicole. We saw some dude in Albertsons and thought to talk to him. His name was Shag and he had a friend with him. Lisa talked to him and he told us he'd smoke us out so we all got in his car and drove to a less busy area !!. Sketchy sounding already. We parked and as Shag prepared the materials, his friend said, "hey man, pass the crank" and I thought great, we're gonna die because I didn't come here to get down like that. He was referring to the window crank so he could roll the window up. Anyway, I was unsuccessful in my attempt to get high. Looking back I cannot believe what a stupid situation we put ourselves in, but am glad for the story. hah. The other thing that happened is my cousins and I crossed the tracks in order to beat the train and I couldn't decide if I should run or wait and I should have waited, but went for it and almost got hit. The train roared and honked and my cousins screamed. Near misses. I'm okay with that.
13. What makes you extremely happy?
Dancing, nature, cooking
14. What are your top five fears in order of severity?
Losing people, losing my mind, disease, falling down concrete stairs, getting captain crunched
15. How would you describe yourself at age 7 (5 words max)?
Fun, hyper, weird, annoying, shy
16. How would you describe yourself at age 14 (5 words max)?
Scared, sad, worried, unsure, bob dylan
17. How would you describe yourself at age 21 (5 words max)?
Immature, settled down, wholesome, small
18. How would you describe yourself now (5 words max)?
Fun, hyper, lazy, adventurous, excited
Part 2
ReplyDeletethe next ten questions are courtesy of Inside the Actor's studio haha
19. What is your favorite word?
Rosecrans - all time
naivete - as of late
20. What is your least favorite word?
mucus - i can't really think of one
21. What turns you on?
humor, shy confidence
22. What turns you off?
aggressive, cocky behavior
23. What sound or noise do you love
Watch ticking, morgan at full-laugh, kids at full-laugh, anyone at full-laugh
24. What sound or noise do you hate?
mucusy sounds
25. What is your favorite curse word?
asshole
26. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Party-planner!
27. What profession would you not like to do?
sales
28. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
dude, you were wrong...everyone is here!!
Part 3
29. What is your favorite quality in:
Ashley - her pickyness re: friends and people cuz it makes me feel special/valued
Kate - how much she loves her friends
Katherine - macgyver sensibilities. have you seen that robot radio she made?!
Sarah - strong point of view and decisiveness
Tate - caring/encouraging ways
Tianna - her no-nonsense directness
30. How would you describe in one word:
Ashley - firecracker
Kate - sister
Katherine - lady
Sarah - regal
Tate - wise
Tianna - lovable
i LOVE reading these, btw.
ReplyDeletealso, like Katherine, my parents had a "j" name picked out in case I was a boy: "Joey" UGH!
ReplyDeletewhat else can we talk about guys? guuuys? jk jk can't wait to read kate and sarah's
ReplyDeletewow thanks guys...i wish i felt as easy-going as i seem. see my comment to tate's post under this one. obviously i shuld win an oscar for my performances. oh and don't judge me because i didn't put something happening to my kid or adam as one of my fears...i was being selfish and these quizzes are hard! lastly, i love getting to know all of you more than i already do! love you all mucho!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to send you guys a link to this spine(cracker) tank top. Thought of you all ;)
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Woah that's a really awesome tank top! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteConceited moment: I love reading what everyone said about me!
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me too about ME hahah
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