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Merry Monday | New Years Resolutions

January 10, 2019 // By: Jeanne
Posted In: Musings // Leave a comment... Be the first!

Happy New Year!!

I know, I am a week late. It’s already 7 days into January and this is my first post. So much for resolutions!! Haha, well… kinda. I feel like it is the first official week after the holidays being over. Trying to get back into the swing of things after taking off a lot of my December and first week of January from social media. (except a few Instagram posts) The Holidays come and go SO quickly. So much time, energy and money goes into the season. It crazy to me not to try to slow it down in every way possible. I do my best to enjoy what we have invested into it. Whether it is parties, friends & family or that bottle of champagne. Take it ALL IN!! I really did my best to just relish in the free time my teenagers had, which was far and few in between.  We also thoroughly enjoyed, the newly discovered love of Christmas lights our 2 year old developed. We saw A LOT of lights, regularly. Most of them were the same neighborhood. And it never got old. I LOVE myself some lights!

It always bums me out a little when the holidays are all over. Okay, being honest, it bums me out A LOT! I got the decorations put away and the house cleaned, which I LOVE a clean house! But now what!?! Life has to get back to normal. Right?!? Routines have to come back into play. Boo that! So again, I am a little off my resolution and goal setting. I took the last 7 days to do anything and everything that came my way to drag out the New Year, since I clearly wasn’t ready for the holidays to be over! But now, here I am, girls back in school and hubby has a full work week ahead of him. It’s just The Logi Bear, myself and a half drank bottle of champagne in the fridge. I now debate, since “drinking less champagne” was NOT one of my goals or resolutions! Thank goodness!! Now, at what time SHOULD I drink, said bottle of champagne?! I have decided, since it is no longer the holiday season, I should wait til I have accomplished “some” of my daily goals. The way today is going….. it might be just ONE goal. (This blog post!)

Do you make Resolutions? Set Goals? Reflect? My friend told me that her boyfriend doesn’t make New Years Resolutions?!? Perplexed, I asked her “why?” She said he feels he doesn’t need to set goals or put expectations on himself, just because it is a new year. Meaning, we should do this year around. Which, I don’t disagree with, but I find it important for ones personal growth and development. I personally think you should look back and recognize your growth and be proud of what you accomplished or didn’t for that matter. It’s all part of your entire person. We all take steps forward and backwards. It is the dance of life. Setting goals and reaching them is awesome! No doubt! We should always be in a place of betterment. But our failures can really shape our person too. One shouldn’t be ashamed to look back on choices and decisions we made, that may not have been the best.  Or how we handle ourselves when life just gets tough. Just aim to grow!  I set daily, weekly, monthly goals regularly. Plenty go unaccomplished. But, such is life. I do however, find it more beneficial, when I write them down.  I am more successful when I do that. And the success rate is higher when I look at them, regularly. Haha,  I have had plenty of years where I wrote them down and didn’t look back on them until the following year. Or ever! And with that, I am pretty sure I didn’t accomplish any of them. Out of site, out of mind.  I like to look back and see where I was a year ago, remember the person I was and who I am now. Good and bad. It all makes up my person.

Last year was a year of me finding myself. I needed to carve out time to get some clarity. I realized I probably did suffer from postpartum depression. (I didn’t go see a doctor and I don’t recommend that!) I was in desperate need of redefining the type of mom I was and what kind of mom I am going to be now. Which was super hard. Still is and still a work in progress. I just needed time to get the fog out of my brain. Luckily, I have a wonderful and supportive husband that let me do whatever I felt I needed to do. I wouldn’t be the woman I am today or the mom I strive to be, if it wasn’t him by my side. I am grateful, thankful and blessed. And I remind myself of that, daily!

Now I transition from, finding clarity and coming out of some pretty dark days of feeling lost. Into a year of really digging deep into myself and blossoming.  I turned 40 in July. I have a 18, 14 and 2 year old. A husband that adores me and a deep rooted family/friend support system. Life is good! A little crazy, but really good! And with that, I want more! I want more growth. I want more knowledge. I want more enlightenment. I want to love deeper. I want so much more for this life and the life of my family. And as I see it, lead by example. I set some pretty high (not unrealistic) expectations and standards of my kids, and who I think and feel they should be. Why would I not give myself the same standards and expectations? Whelp, no worries, I DO!

So with that, I want to wish you a VERY Happy New Year! Cheers to you and yours! May 2019 be good to you and may you be good to 2019! I’d love to hear if you make goals and write down resolutions. How and where do you write them down? I am always looking for ways to keep myself accountable. Do you do a vision board, notepad, calendar or maybe bullet journal? Which has become my new favorite thing! Cant wait to share it with you!

Cheers! YAY!! I get to go pour myself a glass of champagne!! ~Jeanne

 

About Jeanne

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My friend was at the beach a little while back, an
My friend was at the beach a little while back, and saw this set up. How awesome and sweet is this! 
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Today, my hubby and I are celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary. Our engagement wasn’t elaborate like this, but it was our own kind of magic, and maybe a little awkward. 😂 
For those of you who don’t know, I’ve known my husband since we were 8 years old. He was my first crush, one of my best friends growing up, and my favorite person. Life happens, different paths were taken, so on and so forth. But always remained a favorite person. He is genuinely and factually, one of the most amazing men on the planet. 
Long story short, he obviously came back into my life, lucky me, and we’ve been connected ever since. 
I tell you all of that, to help understand the awkward silence that came over me when he got down on one knee and said “will you marry me?” ..... I do not know how long I didn’t speak, move or anything. (I’m going to have to ask him) The only thing I know is that I’ve never had an out of body experience, until that day. I felt like I was floating, observing what was going on. The slight breeze, the water running under the bridge, and my most favorite person down on one knee asking someone... wait is that me?! Did he just ask me to marry him? Am I dreaming? I’m dreaming... awe... I love him... and then I hear, with a shaky voice “Babes, is that a yes?” 
Oh snap! This is real! And then I finally say “YES!!” Then I leaped at him, almost knocked him over and I’m sure at that point made him feel better. And hopefully every day since, he knows and feels like the center on my universe. 
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Where do you get engaged? And what’s your love story? 
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#love #anniversary #engagement #wedding #lovestory #myfavorite #proposal

• Chocolate Croissant • It probably a good thi
• Chocolate Croissant • It probably a good thing I do not know how to make these! 
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One of the many things I love about staying at the Avila La Fonda, in Avila Beach. Waking up to fresh baked chocolate croissants. 🥐 
The smell is amazing and taste delicious 🤎
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#travel #croissant #chocolate #freshbaked #travel #avilabeach #lafonda #celebrate #breakfast #morningvibes

Jarcuterie and Champagne make the perfect afternoo
Jarcuterie and Champagne make the perfect afternoon snack in between wine tasting. ❤️ 🧺 
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#jarcuterie #picnic #champagne #lajolie #charcuterie #travel #socal #california #winetasing #anniversary

• Carnitas Tacos • If I had to choose one meal
• Carnitas Tacos • If I had to choose one meal to eat for the rest of my life, it just might be tacos! And most likely these tacos! 
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Thank you @mattkolo for your recipe! It’s bomb.com!! 
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The hubby and I have dialed in this recipe and I promise it doesn’t disappoint. Right down to the crispy bits that make this over the top!! 
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Recipe is on the blog, link in bio, search Carnitas Tacos or 
www.passionandpoppies.com/the-best-carnitas-tacos 
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#tacos #tacotuesday #wednesday #carnitas #pork #instantpot #instapot #dinner #easydinnerideas #foodie

Whelp, I can’t write straight. 😂
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I decided

Whelp, I can’t write straight. 😂 
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I decided to hand letter on the wrapping paper for my hubby’s anniversary gift. As you can tell, it’s been a while since I’ve practiced writing.
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#handlettering #handwriting #moderncalligraphy #anniversary #gifts #lettering #write

• The Craft House • It isn’t just a place I
• The Craft House • It isn’t just a place I sell my candles out of. Nor is it just a place I go to escape the groundhogs day of life. 
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This place is awesome! I’m proud of my sister-in-law and the space she has worked so hard to create. The DIY Craft Bar is one of my favorite aspects of this place. Who doesn’t love painting and sipping!? Plus, all the handmade products from local makers, make some of the best gifts. 
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It’s 21 and over, which mean you can have a beverage! And it also means no kids, which in turn means freedom! 🙌🏼 Win, win. (Swipe to the last photo to see what she has on tap)
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She does however have “Take and Make” kits for kids and adults, which Logan loves.  I love them too, because gives me a little bit of silence at home. #winning (Swipe to see Logan’s fish tank) 
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If you haven’t been here, I highly recommend you check it out. The seasonal crafts and products don’t last long. Believe me, the gnomes go quickly! 
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Store hours are posted on the website or go to website to order online:
www.thecrafthouse805.com or check out @thecrafthouse805 
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#thecrafthouse805 #thecrafthouse #paintnsip #diy #craftbar  #beer #wine #champagne #makers #makersgonnamake

• French Macarons • Have you tried these?? Def
• French Macarons • Have you tried these?? Definitely one of my favorite little treats. They have their quirks when making them, but totally worth it. But not difficult., just a little time consuming. 
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The first time I made these, as you can tell, they look like little burgers. The heart sprinkles helped I think. ❤️🤍 
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I have the recipe up on the blog. Will be updating it with some tips and tricks that I’ve learned. Will keep you posted when those are up. But check it out and I hope let me know if you make them, or have made them. Tips always welcomed! 
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Link in bio, search French Macarons. Or 
www.passionandpoppies.com/French-Macarons 
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Recipe from Magnolia Journal. Thank you @joannagains 
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#frenchmacarons #macarons #pastries #dessert #homemade #magnoliajournal #joannagaines

• Corned Beef • Never have I ever… microwave
• Corned Beef • Never have I ever... microwaved corned beef!! And I’m not gonna lie, it wasn’t terrible!
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Hubby text me from Costco saying “this is all they have” with a photo of a microwaved corned beef. I didn’t respond fast enough, so it ended up in the cart. And well, we try really hard not to waste food. So yeah... we microwaved the shit out of it! Just kidding, it took like 7 minutes, and again, wasn’t bad. I am however looking forward to slow cooking the next one! 
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Do you like Corned Beef?
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#cornedbeef #costco #microwave #easydinner #dinnerideas

• Prosecco Cocktail with Berries and Lemon • C
• Prosecco Cocktail with Berries and Lemon • Cocktail or Mocktail, either way it’s delicious and reminds me of Spring. Light and refreshing, so in other words, it makes a great daytime beverage! 
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This is topped with Prosecco, which if you know me, I love my bubbles. Do you have any recipes that go with bubbles? Please share! 
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Recipe on blog, link in bio. Search: Prosecco Cocktail. 
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#prosecco #cocktail #lemon #berries #beverage #vodka #weekend #friday

• Lemon Artichoke Pesto with Cauliflower Gnocchi
• Lemon Artichoke Pesto with Cauliflower Gnocchi •
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First off, cauliflower gnocchi has become a family favorite. Who would’ve thought?! 
Second, I tried to replicate a jar of artichoke pesto I had bought, and happy to say, we love this a lot too!! I used homegrown parsley instead of basil, so good! 
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Full recipe is on the blog, link in bio, search Lemon Artichoke Pesto or
www.passionandpoppies.com/lemon-artichoke-pesto
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#easydinner #dinner #pesto #gnocchi #cauliflower #artichoke

• Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers • Or as my
• Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers • Or as my husband calls them, Atomic Buffalo Turds! 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Regardless of the name, have you tried these? They are always a big hit when we host. Only 5 ingredients and easy to put together. We love to throw them on the smoker but in the oven works just as well. 
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Check out the recipe on the blog. Link in bio, search “jalapeño poppers” or
www.passionandpoppies.com/bacon-wrapped-jalapeño-poppers 
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#jalapeno #jalapenopoppers #bacon #appetizers #partyfood #cheese

• Whipped Coffee • Also known as Dalgona coffe
• Whipped Coffee • Also known as Dalgona coffee. Super creamy, delicious and has a sweetness that reminds me of sipping coffee with my dad in Kenya. 
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So yeah, this coffee has my heart!
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Super easy to make. I have the recipe on the blog if you’d like to give it a whirl. 
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Link in bio, search “whipped coffee” or
www.passionandpoppies.com/whipped-coffee
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#dalgonacoffee #whippedcoffee #coffee #coffeelover #heart #morning

Doing a little work outside today with my little s
Doing a little work outside today with my little sidekick. 
Jen, @cacoffeerepublic your latte and latte art is on point 🤎☕️🤎
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#latte #latteart #coffee #bujo #bulletjournal

These are the cutest and most delicious heart cake
These are the cutest and most delicious heart cakes! Shout out to Cat’s Cradle Creation! Thank you for your hard work and tasty talent! 
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Things don’t always seem to go accordingly. I knew I was going to be busy making Cocoa Bombs, and wasn’t going to make our own Valentine’s dessert. So I ordered these about a month in advance. 
And even thought I only gave the kids 3 small pieces of candy, we were lovingly gifted a ton of sweets. Plus Mikinzee decided she wanted to make a cake. Low and behold, these adorable cakes went uneaten, until today! After lunch treat!! And I really mean it when I say they are delicious! On top of the surprise Seafoam candy or honeycomb she sent me. Which is now my favorite candy. 😂 
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Check out @catscradle_creations for other delicious treats. You will NOT be disappointed!.
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#valentines #heartcake #treats #chocolate #cake

Happy Valentine’s Day!! I posted about Shirley T
Happy Valentine’s Day!! I posted about Shirley Temple’s earlier in the week, and have now landed on an adult Shirley Temple, say hello to Chample! Champagne and grenadine! 
I got the recipe from my mother-in-law, who got it from @foodtalkdaily. She calls it the “Valentini” and serves it in a martini glass, which was super cute. I however just got rid of my martini glass, they were tacky, so this is my version. My daughter didn’t mind the marshmallow fluff and sprinkle rim, but I’ll either do the sugar rim or not. Either way, something fun for the holiday ❤️🍒
And any reason to have champagne! 🙌🏼
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#champagne #shirleytemple #valentines #heart #celebrate #love

• Cauliflower Tacos • Tacos are a food group,
• Cauliflower Tacos • Tacos are a food group, right? 
“Feed me tacos, and tell me I’m pretty” Yeah, sounds about right! 
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If you haven’t tried cauliflower tacos, go do it, now! Can be as easy as sprinkling taco seasoning on the cauliflower, or a few more ingredients and voilà, amazing cauliflower tacos! If you haven’t checked out my blog post for cauliflower tacos, I highly recommend. It will not disappoint! In there is also the recipe for Chipotle Crema, and Picked Cabbage, that goes brilliantly with the tacos. 
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Link in bio and search “cauliflower tacos” or
www.passionandpoppies.com/Cauliflower-tacos 
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#tacos #tacosarelife #cauliflower #foodie #easyrecipes #easydinner

Good Morning ☀️ and Happy Friday! Enjoying the
Good Morning ☀️ and Happy Friday! Enjoying the chilly morning, drinking tea and taking time to sit and be. Not something I do often. 
My mind landed on friends/family that I haven’t seen in a long while. Some due to distance, some due to hectic grind, but mostly due to Covid. 
Friendships are a huge part of making life go round. This post is for them, I might not see you or talk to you as often as I’d like, regardless, I still love and miss you! ❤️
Who do you wish you were having tea or coffee with right now?
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#friends #friendship #teatime #coffeetime #relax #goodmorning

• Homemade Booch • Kombucha, like or dislike?
• Homemade Booch • Kombucha, like or dislike? I’m a huge fan!  But our last batch tasted a little more vinegary than I like. So this is me, suggesting to my husband @brendo, let’s make a new batch! 😘
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#booch #kombucha #fermentedfoods #raspberry #brewityourself

🎶Happy is as happy does, laugh and live with a
🎶Happy is as happy does, laugh and live with a half-full cup...🎶 - Kenny Chesney 
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Two things:
1) If you ordered Cocoa Bombs from me, they are at the shop and ready for pick up, when ever you’re ready to get them. 
Check @thecrafthouse805 for store hours. 
Unless we’ve discussed other pick up arrangements.😘 
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2) Leopard print makes me happy 😍
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Happy almost weekend! ❤️
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#cocoabombs #chocolate #chocolatewasted #valentines #hotchocolatebombs #happy

• Spinach and Lemon Linguine • Made this for d
• Spinach and Lemon Linguine • Made this for dinner last night if you caught my stories. Simple ingredients, easy to make and supper yummy! Definitely adding into the rotation. 
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Recipe up on the blog. Link in bio, search “linguine” or go to website:
www.passionandpoppies.com
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#linguine #pasta #lemon #spinach #easyrecipes #dinner #foodie

• Shirley Temple’s and Roy Roger’s • Bring
• Shirley Temple’s and Roy Roger’s • Brings back my childhood memories. I don’t know why, but whenever my parents would take us out for Mexican food, I would always order a Shirley Temple. So now the two go hand in hand. And now the girls do the same thing. 
We ordered lunch from our local Mexican restaurant and made our own Shirley Temple and Toy Rodger’s. 
Super simple! 7up/Coke, grenadine and cherries. 🍒 
When was the last time you had one of these?
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#shirleytemple #7up #coke #beverage #cherries #maraschino #memories

•Super Bowl Sunday • Who are you rooting for??
•Super Bowl Sunday • Who are you rooting for?? 
I’m rooting for champagne and food! Cheers to love and hearts!! ❤️ Go football! 🙌🏼
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What are you snacking on? 
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#superbowl #snacks #appetizers #caprese #valentines #hearts

Candles and Gnomes… These are a few of my favori
Candles and Gnomes... These are a few of my favorite things! 
7 day countdown to Valentine’s Day! Candles are at the shop and moving fast. Head over to the The Craft house and check out what prints there are and some other fun finds. Like the Valentine’s sign by @something.gray ❤️
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If you can’t make it into the shop, you can always message me if you’re interested. I also ship and can arrange porch pick ups. 
This photo also reminds me I need to make more gnomes.
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#candles #handpoured #soycandles #gnomes #maker #valentines #gifts

What’s your favorite fruit? I don’t think I co
What’s your favorite fruit? I don’t think I could pick one, but a ripe, locally or backyard grown strawberry is close to the top. 

We are lucky here in Ventura county to be surrounded by strawberry fields. So when strawberry season roll around, this Strawberry Sorbet is a must! It’s so delicious. 

Recipe is up on the blog when you’re ready to make it. I mean, why wait til strawberry season. We do have them in stores year around. 😘 And it will make a great Valentine’s dessert ❤️🤎

Link in Bio, just search strawberry sorbet on site. Or
www.passionandpoppies.com/strawberry-sorbet
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#sorbet #strawberry #icecream #homemade #dessert #valentines


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