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It’s very informative, I like it! Gave me ideas on what to do this year. Good read! 🙂
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I really liked your blog post.. and I really liked “Eat healthy” we all must eat healthy.. Just followed you for new and amazing challenges. One suggestion try some other theme as this theme is making your blog less user-friendly (try Shoreditch theme) rest is awesome..
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Thank Kariazam. I hope the ideas are useful and help you in the future too.
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Looks good so far. I like that you gave a progress report. Sometimes it’s good to see that even though a goal is not achieved when planned, you can still allow it to remain in the queue to work towards. Oddly enough, I didn’t set any goals this year, but this is a good reminder for me to do so. It’s not too late. Thank you for sharing and welcome to the community. 😊
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Thanks for the kind words. I too started these a little later than expected. You are right, it is never too late.
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Just visited your blog and it is extremely well laid out and has given me some great ideas of what to do this summer!!
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https://serenefacts.wordpress.com/2016/05/13/the-beauty-and-importance-of-poetry/
i would really appreciate your likes and comments also your advice thanks
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The poets leave hell and still behold the stars – Dante Alegheri.
https://midnightmysticblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/16/midst-2/. U can check out the poem I’ve written:).
I really liked the way u have expressed your views on the beauty of poems.
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https://patchortiz.wordpress.com/category/random-thoughts/
My first time to post my poetries. Hope youll take time to read and comment 🙂
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Hi, I liked your blog.
Your words are very human, very real. They made me stop and remember everything it is to be alive. I thought it was interesting that each of your entries are in speech marks – presumably you are the speaker? It makes it feel as though every entry is a snapshot of living.
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Omg thank you! This means a lot to me, yes I am the speaker and I’m trying to convey a message to my readers through my entries. I read your latest post, you seem to be a really good writer. I hope you would write more. 🙂
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Would love to read your blogs 🙂 following you !
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I just relocated from blogger to WordPress last night. I write fiction and poems too! Hope you will read my blog too 🙂
https://storiesfrommydiary.wordpress.com/
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A professional photographer, who talks about the up’s and down’s of trying become something decent in the photography business. Am also into other creative shenanigans so stuff like that will also be making an appearance.
https://chattyphotography.com/2016/05/09/up-close-and-personal/
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Hi, just been to your blog its a beautiful blog which made me follow your blog. I have a suggestion, do add archive or recently added plugin to make your posts more visible.
Do have a look at my blog when possible. Your feedback is appreciated.
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Thanks Megha, a shall definitely be looking into your suggestions post haste.
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Hi and hello to a professional photographer from “one in the making” -my thing is food photography, but all i have learned is from trial n error… If you ever have a couple of mins i will surely appreciate some words on what i have accomplished so far for my page kindfoodlove.com
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Hi Caro, Cheers for liking me comment. I have had a look at your work even though I am not a food photographer I reckon I can give some pointers. When I do shoots and I always look for some good inspiration on the internet, the amount of knowledge at your finger tips is amazing these days. Effective use of lighting is paramount regardless the subject you are photographing, really get creative with light sources. Natural sunlight is fantastic but if you do not have this available then using a white light source can replicate this well. Also looking at some of your images I can see slight colour noise which may be down to your ISO being slightly too high. As a rule of thumb I go no higher than ISO 200 and try to keep it at ISO 100 when ever possible to eliminate colour noise completely. Hopefully this helps, let me know if you need any more tips.
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Thank you so much for taking the time! I must be honest: my pictures are taken with my iPhone 🙀 I guess that makes me a photographer disgrace!!! 😭 I am saving for a nice camera, I have a semi automatic Nikon however themanual mode is very limited thus the ISO options are low.
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No not at all, some incredible photography can be done with an iPhone, so don’t let that deter you, there are dedicated groups that do it. The problem with a camera phone is that it generally does everything for you meaning that it dictates how the images look as apposed to you.
Nikon? – quality make that, that’s what I use. 🙂
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https://naijabookworm.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/cloth-girl-by-marilyn-heward-mills-book-review/
First book review. I hope to still be active on this blog in a year’s time. Please let me know what you think, i appreciate you taking the time
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Would love to read your blogs 🙂
I too write fictional stories and poems 🙂
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https://thestoryofmylifeblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/introduction/
Just a blog about my experiences and thoughts on life. Enjoy 🙂
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followed! look forward to reading your posts. you might wanna check out mine: https://limenlimerick.wordpress.com
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Welcome to WordPress! I liked your first post! And yes, I followed you too *yay*. Do check my blog if you wish to 🙂
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Would love to read your blogs 🙂
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I just relocated from blogger to WordPress last night 🙂 I write fiction stories and poems. Hope you will read my blogs too 🙂
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https://storiesfrommydiary.wordpress.com/
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Could i share when i’m using mobile wordpress?
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Yes, it worked. I like the look of your blog. It very clean and attractive.
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How do i do that?
Thanks for dropping by 😀
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I clicked on your name and it sent me to your blog. Are you wanting to link a specific post? I believe that varies depending on what phone you use. You could check WordPress support for that.
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Oh i see.. Thank you so muxh
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be313.wordpress.com
This is a personal blog. It will include everything, like past experiences, challenges, motivational posts etc. Enjoy !
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Just wanted you to know your link didn’t appear. Hope you see this soon. I am excited to read your post.
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https://be313.wordpress.com/
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looking forward to reading your posts! you might wanna check out mine too: https://limenlimerick.wordpress.com
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Thank you. I’ll definitely check out yours 🌼🌼
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I just followed your blog! Looking forward to your future posts! Do check my blog! 🙂
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Just followed your blog. Look forward to reading more from you. If you’d like, please take a look at mine as well.
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Would love to read your blogs.
Following you 🙂
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I just relocated from blogger to WordPress last night. I write fiction stories and poetry 🙂
https://storiesfrommydiary.wordpress.com/
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https://holyaddiction.com/2016/04/08/mom-it-is-not-your-fault/
Hello, this is my first attempt at writing and sharing my story. My blog is about my current fight with addiction to opiates and benzo’s. Please feel free to tell me what I need to work on. I am going to need all the help I can get. Thank you.
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I’ve never had an addiction but have been close to people who have and I know it will not be easy for you. This is a big step to just admit it. They only made any true progress after they faced the truth. I wish you good luck!
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Thank you!
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I just completed a week at WordPress! So much to learn everyday. I’m yet to be seasoned! But I’m loving every bit of my experience! I would encourage new bloggers to keep up the spirit. And I would love much encouragement for myself too! Do visit my blog. Feel free to like and/or comment the few posts I’ve made. 🙂
https://thewoundedhealerblog.wordpress.com/
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I like the theme you chose for your blog. It fits your writing and purpose beautifully.
One thought — and I only say this because people said it to me about my blog — is to have your home page open to your blog. Not everyone is savvy enough to find the menu bar. (Strange, but true.)
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And I’ve no clue as to how that is done ? Would you help me, please ?
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Well, this is how I did it, hopefully it will be the same for you: Go to your Admin and click on Settings, then Reading. The first thing should be ‘Front page displays’, and you’ll have a choice of “your latest posts” or “A static page”. Choose “your latest posts.”
I think that’s how it works. You might be able to do it through your Pages, and alter what your “Home” page is.
Hope that helps!
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I just did this! Thanks a bunch for your help! 🙂
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Yep, it worked! Yay!
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*yay* !
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Hey , would love to read your blogs. 🙂 following you !
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Sure! Thanks for following! 🙂
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Hola folks!
I’ve been blogging for 2 months now (but I still feel new). Would love to hear any suggestions and/or feedback!
http://www.lavieenrose2196.wordpress.com
Thank you! ❤
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I like the way you write, it’s like just reading your stream of thoughts 🙂
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Eeeeep! ❤
Thank you so much!
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Love your blog. I like the colours it’s very girly! The layout looks very polished! Take a look at my blog, I’m 48 hours in so would appreciate any comments 🙂 x
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Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog. I hopped over to your blog, I like what you write. Your posts effectively dispense information. They’re sort of personal, and that makes your way of putting out info really appealing, plus it’s fun to read! 👯
Keep going, you’re doing great ❤️
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Hey 🖐🏼 Thankyou for visiting my blog too! I’m glad that you liked it and that you found it fun to read, I’ve been wanting to do a blog for over a year now and I’ve finally plucked up the courage so any positive feedback is lovely 😍 thanks you too xxx
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Hi! I just started blogging today here. I have just published my first post. Kindly check it here:
I would highly appreciate your comments and suggestions! Thank you! 🙂
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You have a great start but your page looks almost too simplified. What I mean is; I don’t feel engaged into it. While I understand that simple and negative space is good, it still must be engaging. Maybe if you center justified your blog (instead of left) or added some photos that would help..?
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Thank you! Actually I am trying to center the text or justify it, but I can’t. I think it’s because of the theme 😦 Thank you for your advice! I will try to post more photos! 🙂
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I actually really enjoyed your first post about the cockroach, it was something that most people can relate to. I do agree with Creative Junkie on the fact that your blog seems a bit plain. Simple is good in some cases, but I know won’t be as engaging to the reader’s eye.
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Thank you! Yes I totally agree. I’m still working on with the design. I’m glad you like my first post! 🙂
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I like the analogies and comparisons you use. Look forward to reading more 🙂
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Thank you! Also checked your blog. You have good vocabulary! Keep it up too! 🙂
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Thank you! 😀
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Hi friends.. I have just started to write something in my blog . I had decided to write about whatever contents or topics I feel like writing about . socially important things, art and literature. These are the areas I love .I hope that I will get more help and more readers .do support me friends. And please check out my post and feel free to quote your opinion as a comment or if u like it do give it a like..happy blogging ☺
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https://rogermoorepoet.com/2016/04/19/tuesdays-child/
My first post on my first blog: my first step on a long journey.
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https://germannfamilyadventures.com/2016/05/10/just-jump/
Hi all! Writing about life, family, passions, struggles and success. Life is but an adventure!
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https://alwaysinthewrite.wordpress.com/2016/05/04/first-posts/
This is a pretty generic first post but I’ve done a few more since starting and hope to keep at it – posting my own creative writing, book reviews, personal posts and opinion pieces. Hope you check it out and enjoy!
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Hi, just been to your blog its a beautiful blog with lovely pictures. Do try more vertical pictures it makes easy visibility on mobiles.
Do have a look at my blog when possible. Your feedback is appreciated. Sharing blog’s link here.
http://bhaili.com/drip-watering-in-terrace-gardens/
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As an avid gardener myself… I loved the watering system. Great post!
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https://whenthecandlestillburns.wordpress.com/
Brand new personal blog. Decided to start one because of alllll this freee time I have on my hands while I’m searching for a job. Obviously I’ll continue on even when I do have a job, especially if I enjoy it, but for now it’s just going to be posts here and there about every other thing there isss.
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TGIF everyone! Enjoying the wonderful wordpress community. Started blogging a few weeks ago and have been enjoying the feedback. The post below was hit on my fb page. wanted to share https://loveisinfiniteblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/09/after-the-storm-passes/
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Hi Lisa, lovely blog. Your blog post was very emotional but made you think. 😊 take a look at my blog. I’m 48 hours in so any advice would be lovely, x
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Great blog! I love some good beauty tips!! 😊
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Hey Guys … here I come with another #MotivationlSuccess…Unspoken words About “Some people”… and i would appreciate any feedback or comments!..Happy Reading :)…https://inspirationalquotes94.wordpress.com/2016/05/13/some-people/
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Spreading the word on my blog. I currently have two posts and would like some feedback. Thanks! https://straightfromthewritepen.wordpress.com/
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When I went to follow your site I could only subscribe using an email address. Maybe it’s not a big deal for most, but personally I’m more inclined to subscribe with my wordpress account than my email address.
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Hello All!
I have about 14 published posts here now, in my 2 week “tenure” at WordPress. Though, technically I’ve only written 3 blogs. The others are past writings that I’ve been moving over from my old LJ for safekeeping.
I’d love for anyone interested to stop by. I’m a wanna-be creative writer who tends to dance on the darker side of my psyche when I’m writing.
A lot of people would call the majority of what I write “poems” but I do not! I (pretentiously?) call myself an “imagery writer”. My goal is not to write a poem, my goal is to use words in a way that paint the picture of a scene in your head as you’re writing. I want you to SEE what I am conveying, not to read it. I don’t give 2 hoots about iambic pentameter or any other sort of technical prose.
Anywhoooooo, Brevity is not my strong suit. I’d be thrilled for anyone to stop by and leave any feedback, critical or positive. and I certainly will be hopping through these comments here to find new and interesting things to read and follow.
Cheers!
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Uh-oh typo, I meant “Paint the picture of a scene in your head as you’re READING”… Sorry folks, obviously new to WordPress, can’t even figure out how to edit my comment 😉
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You do have a great command of language and how to use it to evoke long-lost images, like using minute muscles for the first time since childhood. Check out my blog, which is mostly poetry, if you have time. Thanks. https://gospelisosceles.wordpress.com/
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Thank you! I’m at work right now but I’d love to, and will, check out your blog this evening 🙂 I appreciate you taking time to look at mine and give me your thoughts!
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https://wordpress.com/post/myjourney51115.wordpress.com/14
I started this to help me through my grief journey using words and hopefully being able to help someone else through sharing my story
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Hey, I would love to visit your blog. But unfortunately, the link is taking me to a fresh page. Do send me the link of your blog. I’ll check out the posts myself 🙂
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https://girllostinenglish.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/first-post/
Hi, my blog is kind of for myself. I got told creating a blog could help. I want to post my daily feelings and my progress! Hopefully it will be a good blog. For now it’s a bit self centred but hopefully I can’t help others soon!
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I look forward to reading your blog 🙂
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Thank you!
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you may want to check out mine too. I started today… https://limenlimerick.wordpress.com
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I followed!
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Thank you! you’re officially my first friend around here…
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Same. I only made my blog yesterday, so it’s nice to have one friend.
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I Just relocated my blog from blogger to WordPress last night. Hope you would check mine too !
https://storiesfrommydiary.wordpress.com/
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I followed you
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🙂
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Sure would love to read your blogs 😆
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I just started a blog a couple of days ago about making money online once its fully up and running it will have lots of websites, how to earn from them and payment proofs would love someone to have a look at it
https://paidtoclicksitesblog.wordpress.com/
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Checked it out- kind of intimidating. Not gonna lie. The potential to earn money online always makes nervous, like it’s not possible, yet I know it is. Well formatted and easy to understand.
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Thank you.
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Great photos, love them!
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Nice blog! Thoroughly enjoyed the post about the things you’ve “learnt” since becoming a mom. 🙂 I have 5 kiddos and it only gets better from here!
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Thank you! Yeah I was unsure whether to use learnt or learned because in Britain both are acceptable. I guess I should have used ‘Learned’ for both British and American English people 🙂 Thanks for your feedback! 5 Children, you’re super woman well done 😀
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No actually I liked learnt! I thought is was cute. 🙂 Don’t change it!
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