A lovely quiet weekend at home, with a night out at the Pop Up Globe Theatre in the parklands (www.popupglobe.com.au) for a bit of Shakespeare. My hair has been re-browned, I've had a good relax and all is right with the world.
Questions, as always, from Bev at Sunday Stealing.
1. A way to win your heart
Feed me ice cream.
2. Something you feel strongly about
That we should not be having this stupid plebishite to decide about marriage equality over here. it's in humane and stupid (as it is non-binding - arsehole politicians)
3. A book you love
Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres.
4. Five pet peeves
Rude people, parents who will not contain their badly disruptive children, people who sniff when they should just blow their nose and get on with it, people who smoke in the street in front of me (ex-smoker here) and people who put near empty cartons of milk back in the fridge.
5. What you ate today
Eggs for breakfast and I had a Chinese takeaway for dinner.
6. How important do you think education is?
Probably the most important thing in the world.
7. Five people you find attractive
Clive Owen, Josh Charles, Daniel Craig, Craig McLachlan (Dr Blake), Steve Carell
8. What you wore today
Blue jeans and a black top
9. Something you always think “what if” about
Ah, that would be telling. I wonder what would have happened if the dice rolled in different ways on some occasions.
10. Something you’re proud of
I am currently doing my last Masters subject - and I'm sitting on about at 3.8 GPA (Lots of High Distinctions)
11. Something you lust after
Cuddles in all shapes and sizes.
12. A word/phrase that makes you laugh
Moist. Moist is a weird word.
13. A quote you try to live by
Be the change you want to see.
14. Something you like and dislike about yourself.
Dislike that I'm still overweight, pretty much like the rest of me.
15. A problem that you have had
I have no patience for idiots. This weekend has been a big one for that.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Let's Pretend
The great thing about delayed flights is you can get some study and work done.
So here I am waiting an extra hour for a flight and getting this out of the way before doing my tute paper for the week.
Questions from the excellent Bev at Sunday Stealing.
1. What is your middle name?
Jane. I wish it was something a bit more exotic or elegant like Eleanor or Elizabeth.
2. What is your favorite color?
Pillarbox red. Quite partial to teal too.
3. What’s your lucky number?
64. Beatles fan here.
4. Do you have any pets?
No, but I loan them off people when they go on holidays.
5. Where are you from?
Adelaide, Australia.
6. How tall are you?
5'6" in the old language - 167 cms in the new.
7. What shoe size are you?
9 (seven in England) I was an eight and a half, but it's gone up a bit over the last five years. I'm told that is a common story. Most of my friends of the same age have said the same.
8. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Far too many. Around 30.
9. What was your last dream about?
I honestly can't remember the last time I had a dream at night.
10. What talents do you have?
I can recite Jabberwocky when very, very drunk. That is my party trick.
11. Are you psychic in any way?
Yes. I read tarot to a professional standard - it's sort of a requirement.
12. Favorite song?
Australian Crawl's Reckless.
13. Favorite movie?
Just one. Today it is The Princess Bride. Love that film.
14. Are you religious?
No. Spiritual, yes. Interested in religions, yes, but I am not religous. I'm a Freemason - far better for my purposes.
15. Have you ever been to the hospital?
Yes, I was even in hospital last month overnight - thankfully nothing serious.
16. Have you ever been in trouble with the law?
No.
17. Have you ever met any celebrities?
I bummed a cigarette off Jeremy Clarkson 20 years ago.
17. What color socks are you wearing?
White and grey. Goes with my running shoes.
18. Have you ever been famous?
No. Occasionally imfamous.
20. Would you like to be a big celebrity?
Absolutely, positively not! I value my privacy.
21. What type of music do you like?
Rock - and adult alternative. Like The Pixies.
22. How many pillows do you sleep with?
Two. One to sleep on, one to cuddle.
23. What position do you usually sleep in?
I'm a side/tummy sleeper. With at least one leg out from under the covers.
24. How big is your house?
I rent a two bedroom flat.
25. What do you typically have for breakfast?
Cereal or a protein shake.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
The Back to School Blog
Running late again.
Questions thanks to Bev at Sunday Stealing.
1. What kind of school did you attend (Big? Small? Public? Private? Specialty? One-room schoolhouse?)
I went to a very, very ordinary public high school in the outer suburbs/ country South Australia for high school. It was public country primary school as well.
2. What did you wear to school (uniform? dress code? Whatever you wanted?)
There was no uniform at primary school. At high school we wore school colours - which were deep blue, yellow and white. It could have been far worse.
3. How did you get to school?
A school bus picked us up for both primary and high school at the front gate.
4. Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
My French teacher was awesome. She became a friend.
5. What was your favorite subject? Why?
I really liked French and English. I liked being creative and communicating.
6. What was your least favorite subject? Why?
Physics in Year 11. taught by a Yeti - it was awful. Never like Phys Ed either.
7. Did you belong to any clubs?
No
8. Were you a picky reader?
No. I read everything. Still do.
9. What did you do in your free time?
Hid in the library.
10. Did you get good grades?
Other than in physics, yep.
11. Did you like/participate in sports?
No. But I love exercise now.
12. Did you have a boyfriend/girlfriend in high school?
I had a boyfriend in Year Eleven. He was the year ahead of me. It ended soon after he left school.
13. When did you get your driver’s license?
At the end of Year Eleven. I was 16.
14. What kind of kid were you? (Popular? Class clown? Shy? A nerd? Teacher’s pet?)
I was the quintessential weird nerd. Very unpopular.
15. Who were your heroes?
Talking Heads and Gough Whitlam
16. Were you ever bullied?
Thankfully, only very mildly. That I let if wash over me seemed to put the bullies off and they left me alone for the most part.
17. Did you learn how to touch type?
Not at school. I learned that a few years later. A very handy skill, but I was in the academic stream - and computers were only just coming in when I was at high school.
18. Who was your best friend? (Are you still friends today?)
I didn't have a best friend. When I think about it, I really didn't have that many friends at school. It was very lonely. However, I am in touch with a few of the old class mates now. Things have come full circle.
19. What is one thing you regret about high school?
I wish I got my head around the fact I could do P.E. and enjoy it. And not taking Economics.
20. What were you most proud about?
Questions thanks to Bev at Sunday Stealing.
1. What kind of school did you attend (Big? Small? Public? Private? Specialty? One-room schoolhouse?)
I went to a very, very ordinary public high school in the outer suburbs/ country South Australia for high school. It was public country primary school as well.
2. What did you wear to school (uniform? dress code? Whatever you wanted?)
There was no uniform at primary school. At high school we wore school colours - which were deep blue, yellow and white. It could have been far worse.
3. How did you get to school?
A school bus picked us up for both primary and high school at the front gate.
4. Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
My French teacher was awesome. She became a friend.
5. What was your favorite subject? Why?
I really liked French and English. I liked being creative and communicating.
6. What was your least favorite subject? Why?
Physics in Year 11. taught by a Yeti - it was awful. Never like Phys Ed either.
7. Did you belong to any clubs?
No
8. Were you a picky reader?
No. I read everything. Still do.
9. What did you do in your free time?
Hid in the library.
10. Did you get good grades?
Other than in physics, yep.
11. Did you like/participate in sports?
No. But I love exercise now.
12. Did you have a boyfriend/girlfriend in high school?
I had a boyfriend in Year Eleven. He was the year ahead of me. It ended soon after he left school.
13. When did you get your driver’s license?
At the end of Year Eleven. I was 16.
14. What kind of kid were you? (Popular? Class clown? Shy? A nerd? Teacher’s pet?)
I was the quintessential weird nerd. Very unpopular.
15. Who were your heroes?
Talking Heads and Gough Whitlam
16. Were you ever bullied?
Thankfully, only very mildly. That I let if wash over me seemed to put the bullies off and they left me alone for the most part.
17. Did you learn how to touch type?
Not at school. I learned that a few years later. A very handy skill, but I was in the academic stream - and computers were only just coming in when I was at high school.
18. Who was your best friend? (Are you still friends today?)
I didn't have a best friend. When I think about it, I really didn't have that many friends at school. It was very lonely. However, I am in touch with a few of the old class mates now. Things have come full circle.
19. What is one thing you regret about high school?
I wish I got my head around the fact I could do P.E. and enjoy it. And not taking Economics.
20. What were you most proud about?
I got out of high school alive.
Bonus question: Did I like High School?
For the most part I hated it - but I loved the learning. That was the thing that kept me sane during my teenage years.
Bonus question: Did I like High School?
For the most part I hated it - but I loved the learning. That was the thing that kept me sane during my teenage years.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
The Art History Meme
Just back from a meh movie (Which made me homesick) Hampstead.
Now getting the weekend blog out the way. Questions from Bev at Sunday Stealing. Great questions again, Bev.
1. Do you look forward to the spring?
No, because it means daylight saving, heat and hayfever.
2. Which area of the sciences do you enjoy the most?
I loved chemistry at school. Biology is pretty good too.
3. If you could own a classical statue in the form of any figure from myth, religion, or even modern fiction, who would you choose?
I'd love a copy of the Nike of Samothrace. I can stare at that for hours.
4. Do you have a good relationship with your mother?
It's not overly loving or close, but it is not bad either.
5. What is your favorite mythological story?
I loved The Odyssey when I studied it at uni.
6. If you put on a big feast, what would you serve?
Roast Lamb, veggies, mint sauce and all the trimmings. Then my version of boozy cassata.
7. How do you have fun? (What is your favorite 'Earthly Delight'?)
I read and watch movies as a rule.
8. Do you often look for hidden messages and meanings?
All the time.
9. Have you ever received an award or special position?
Nope. Team member of the week is about as good as it gets with me.
10. If a revolution was about to happen in your country, would you be part of it?
At the moment, hell yeah. The government are crap.
11. Have you ever planned an act of revenge?
No. Revenge is a waste of time.
12. What is the most dramatic thing you have ever done?
I moved overseas by myself at the age of 23. That took a bit of guts.
13. Do you care about your weight?
Yes.
14. Is your life moving too slowly or too fast?
Too slowly at the moment. But I should be pleased about this.
15. Do you prefer to stay in the shade?
Yes.
16. If you could have any mural on your ceiling, what would it look like?
Probably the moon and the stars.
17. Do you enjoy the countryside?
Absolutely. I don't get out there enough.
18. Are you a romantic?
Yes, but please don't tell anybody.
19. What is your favorite historic subject?
I'm a big fan of English History. Love the kings and queens.
20. Do you prefer landscape paintings?
More an abstract and watercolour sort of girl.
21. Are you interested in social issues?
Yes. Absolutely.
Now getting the weekend blog out the way. Questions from Bev at Sunday Stealing. Great questions again, Bev.
1. Do you look forward to the spring?
No, because it means daylight saving, heat and hayfever.
2. Which area of the sciences do you enjoy the most?
I loved chemistry at school. Biology is pretty good too.
3. If you could own a classical statue in the form of any figure from myth, religion, or even modern fiction, who would you choose?
I'd love a copy of the Nike of Samothrace. I can stare at that for hours.
4. Do you have a good relationship with your mother?
It's not overly loving or close, but it is not bad either.
5. What is your favorite mythological story?
I loved The Odyssey when I studied it at uni.
6. If you put on a big feast, what would you serve?
Roast Lamb, veggies, mint sauce and all the trimmings. Then my version of boozy cassata.
7. How do you have fun? (What is your favorite 'Earthly Delight'?)
I read and watch movies as a rule.
8. Do you often look for hidden messages and meanings?
All the time.
9. Have you ever received an award or special position?
Nope. Team member of the week is about as good as it gets with me.
10. If a revolution was about to happen in your country, would you be part of it?
At the moment, hell yeah. The government are crap.
11. Have you ever planned an act of revenge?
No. Revenge is a waste of time.
12. What is the most dramatic thing you have ever done?
I moved overseas by myself at the age of 23. That took a bit of guts.
13. Do you care about your weight?
Yes.
14. Is your life moving too slowly or too fast?
Too slowly at the moment. But I should be pleased about this.
15. Do you prefer to stay in the shade?
Yes.
16. If you could have any mural on your ceiling, what would it look like?
Probably the moon and the stars.
17. Do you enjoy the countryside?
Absolutely. I don't get out there enough.
18. Are you a romantic?
Yes, but please don't tell anybody.
19. What is your favorite historic subject?
I'm a big fan of English History. Love the kings and queens.
20. Do you prefer landscape paintings?
More an abstract and watercolour sort of girl.
21. Are you interested in social issues?
Yes. Absolutely.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Something Different
It's birthday weekend, so I'm a bit rushed. Also trying to get the paperwork ready for the tax accountants tomorrow.
These are great questions, Bev. Thanks to Sunday Stealing for providing.
1. What is a normal thing that took you an embarrassingly long time to learn?
Using scissors. It appears the only way I can use them is the left handed way.
2. In what ways are you old-fashioned?
I iron everything. Nobody does that any more. And I bake from scratch.
3. What is the best sandwich you've ever eaten? Where did you get it? What made it so delicious?
I love a smoked salmon and salad sandwich from Urban Kitchen on Lonsdale Street. Everything is so fresh. They're wonderful. Anything with smoked salmon can't be bad.
4. What are you currently not bragging about that you should totally brag about?
I've nearly finished my masters.. but I don't want to crow yet.
5. What food have you never tasted and are most interested in trying?
I have South American friends - yerba mate sounds interesting.
6. What history facts were you surprised to learn because it was never covered in school?
Pretty much everything about the Catholic Church. Fascinating stuff.
7. What is something that you waited entirely too long to start or stop doing? What made you say "Why did I wait so long?"
Going to the gym. Should have started that ten years before I did. Love the gym.
8. What socially expected thing do you hate doing the most? What thing about polite society really grinds your gears?
Not speaking your mind.
9. What is something about your city that I should know if I'm going to visit? What is the hidden "must see" that you always tell friends and visitors to not miss.
I love the Shrine - the big war memorial in town. The Museum in the basement is awesome.The art gallery is great too.
10. What do you miss most about childhood?
Sleeping with my dog.
11. What "fact" did you learn in school that is not true or no longer true?
Bob Hawke is no longer Prime Minister. There is no place called Yugoslavia any more either.Or Burma for that matter. Or Kampuchea...
12. What's your favorite piece of useless trivia?
Just one piece of useless trivia? Daddy Cool played with Black Sabbath and Cat Stevens at the Myponga Music Festival in 1971.
13. What's your best go to homemade "lazy" meal.
Beans on toast, or cheese on toast. Love both of them.
14. What's the title of this current chapter in your life?
The Blessed One
15. What is a habit or practice that you learned from your childhood that you didn't realize was "weird" until you were an adult?
Probably ironing everything...
These are great questions, Bev. Thanks to Sunday Stealing for providing.
1. What is a normal thing that took you an embarrassingly long time to learn?
Using scissors. It appears the only way I can use them is the left handed way.
2. In what ways are you old-fashioned?
I iron everything. Nobody does that any more. And I bake from scratch.
3. What is the best sandwich you've ever eaten? Where did you get it? What made it so delicious?
I love a smoked salmon and salad sandwich from Urban Kitchen on Lonsdale Street. Everything is so fresh. They're wonderful. Anything with smoked salmon can't be bad.
4. What are you currently not bragging about that you should totally brag about?
I've nearly finished my masters.. but I don't want to crow yet.
5. What food have you never tasted and are most interested in trying?
I have South American friends - yerba mate sounds interesting.
6. What history facts were you surprised to learn because it was never covered in school?
Pretty much everything about the Catholic Church. Fascinating stuff.
7. What is something that you waited entirely too long to start or stop doing? What made you say "Why did I wait so long?"
Going to the gym. Should have started that ten years before I did. Love the gym.
8. What socially expected thing do you hate doing the most? What thing about polite society really grinds your gears?
Not speaking your mind.
9. What is something about your city that I should know if I'm going to visit? What is the hidden "must see" that you always tell friends and visitors to not miss.
I love the Shrine - the big war memorial in town. The Museum in the basement is awesome.The art gallery is great too.
10. What do you miss most about childhood?
Sleeping with my dog.
11. What "fact" did you learn in school that is not true or no longer true?
Bob Hawke is no longer Prime Minister. There is no place called Yugoslavia any more either.Or Burma for that matter. Or Kampuchea...
12. What's your favorite piece of useless trivia?
Just one piece of useless trivia? Daddy Cool played with Black Sabbath and Cat Stevens at the Myponga Music Festival in 1971.
13. What's your best go to homemade "lazy" meal.
Beans on toast, or cheese on toast. Love both of them.
14. What's the title of this current chapter in your life?
The Blessed One
15. What is a habit or practice that you learned from your childhood that you didn't realize was "weird" until you were an adult?
Probably ironing everything...
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Freckles and other oddities
It's a quick one tonight as I start a new job in the morning and I've just submitted a 20000 word paper for uni.
Questions, as always, from Sunday Stealing.
Do You Have Freckles? No
Do You Sleep With Your Closet Doors Open Or Closed? Closed - but the windows are open.
Can You Whistle? yes. My grandfather taught me when I was four, much to my parent's disgust.
Did You Wake Up Cranky today? No, just a bit stressed. Assignment completion day.
Zodiac Sign. Leo/Virgo, Capricorn Rising. Moon in Cancer.
What Is Your Eye Color? Dark green
Take A Vitamin Daily? Yes
Do You Sing In The Shower? Sometimes.
What Did You Have For Lunch? Something out of the freezer. No time to cook today.
Do You Watch The Olympics? Not any more. Sometimes the gymnastics and the diving.
Do You Prefer To Swim In A Pool Or The Ocean? A pool, though I love the ocean.
Bottled Water Or Tap Water? Tap water which is then filtered.
Do You work Better With Or Without Music? Without, though I can work to classical music.
Can You Curl Your Tongue? Yes
Is There Anything Pink Within 10 Feet Of You? A couple of book spines.
Have You Ever Caught A Butterfly? Yes.
Are You Easily Influenced By Other People? Not really.
Do You Have Strange Dreams? Sometimes
Do You Like Going On Airplanes? Yes
Name One Movie That Made You Cry. Barney's Version. That is an awesome film.
Peanuts Or Sunflower Seeds? Peanuts
If I Handed You A Concert Ticket Right Now, Who Would You Want The Performer To Be? The Pixies. They are awesome live. Ludovici Enoudi would be fantastic too.
Are You A Picky Eater? Not really
Are You A Heavy Sleeper? Not really
Do You Fear Thunder / Lightning? Only when it is really, really close.
Do You Like Your Music Loud? For short periods of time and at my own bidding.
Would You Rather Carve Pumpkins Or Wrap Presents? Neither. I'm not American and pumpkin is what you have with roast dinners. Don't like wasting food.
What’s The Next Movie You Want To See In Theaters? Maybe The Big Sick.
Been On The Computer For 5 Hours Straight? Yes. it's assignment weekend.
Do You Like Meeting New People? Yes.
What Are Three Things You Did Today? Had breakfast with friends, went and saw Blarney and Maow Maow and finished my assignment.
What Do You Wear To Bed? Nothing.
Do You Wear Jeans Or Sweats More? Jeans.
Name Something That Relaxes You. Reading and watching tattoo shows.
Questions, as always, from Sunday Stealing.
Do You Have Freckles? No
Do You Sleep With Your Closet Doors Open Or Closed? Closed - but the windows are open.
Can You Whistle? yes. My grandfather taught me when I was four, much to my parent's disgust.
Did You Wake Up Cranky today? No, just a bit stressed. Assignment completion day.
Zodiac Sign. Leo/Virgo, Capricorn Rising. Moon in Cancer.
What Is Your Eye Color? Dark green
Take A Vitamin Daily? Yes
Do You Sing In The Shower? Sometimes.
What Did You Have For Lunch? Something out of the freezer. No time to cook today.
Do You Watch The Olympics? Not any more. Sometimes the gymnastics and the diving.
Do You Prefer To Swim In A Pool Or The Ocean? A pool, though I love the ocean.
Bottled Water Or Tap Water? Tap water which is then filtered.
Do You work Better With Or Without Music? Without, though I can work to classical music.
Can You Curl Your Tongue? Yes
Is There Anything Pink Within 10 Feet Of You? A couple of book spines.
Have You Ever Caught A Butterfly? Yes.
Are You Easily Influenced By Other People? Not really.
Do You Have Strange Dreams? Sometimes
Do You Like Going On Airplanes? Yes
Name One Movie That Made You Cry. Barney's Version. That is an awesome film.
Peanuts Or Sunflower Seeds? Peanuts
If I Handed You A Concert Ticket Right Now, Who Would You Want The Performer To Be? The Pixies. They are awesome live. Ludovici Enoudi would be fantastic too.
Are You A Picky Eater? Not really
Are You A Heavy Sleeper? Not really
Do You Fear Thunder / Lightning? Only when it is really, really close.
Do You Like Your Music Loud? For short periods of time and at my own bidding.
Would You Rather Carve Pumpkins Or Wrap Presents? Neither. I'm not American and pumpkin is what you have with roast dinners. Don't like wasting food.
What’s The Next Movie You Want To See In Theaters? Maybe The Big Sick.
Been On The Computer For 5 Hours Straight? Yes. it's assignment weekend.
Do You Like Meeting New People? Yes.
What Are Three Things You Did Today? Had breakfast with friends, went and saw Blarney and Maow Maow and finished my assignment.
What Do You Wear To Bed? Nothing.
Do You Wear Jeans Or Sweats More? Jeans.
Name Something That Relaxes You. Reading and watching tattoo shows.
Music Music Music
I'm still writing this paper, which is due next Monday - but this is a great distraction.
Questions, as always, from Sunday Stealing. As this is a music quiz, and I am Australian, I am putting in clips as I'm sure the international audience will not have heard of many of these songs.
1: A song you like with a color in the title
I see Red by Split Enz.
2: A song you like with a number in the title
Nine Crimes by Damien Rice
3: A song that reminds you of summertime.
4: A song that needs to be played LOUD
Turn Up Your Radio by The Masters Apprentices
5: A song that makes you want to dance
Private Idaho by the B52s
6: A song to drive to:
I drive to this album all the time.
7: A song about drugs or alcohol
8: A song that makes you happy
This song always makes me smile.
9: A song that makes you sad
This always makes me cry.
10: A song that you never get tired of
My favourite song in the world.
11: A song from your preteen years
Ah, seventies Australian music, is there any better? Rest in peace, Shirl.
12: One of your favorite 80’s songs
I love the Violent Femmes. I especially love this.
13: One of your favorite classical songs.
14: A song that you would sing a duet with someone on karaoke
This - and happily.
15: A song from the year that you were born
1968 had some great music, including this:
16: A song that makes you think about life
This is a song about war. It is profound.
17: A song that you think everybody should listen to
Everybody should listen to this just once in their lives. Annie Lennox is amazing.
18: A song by a band you wish were still together
Oh, I so wish the Hoodoo Gurus played more often.
19: A song by an artist no longer living
Something from Bowie. I never knew I liked him so much.
20: A song that breaks your heart
This version of this song.
21: A song by an artist with a voice that you love
I love Rodriguez. He's amazing.
Questions, as always, from Sunday Stealing. As this is a music quiz, and I am Australian, I am putting in clips as I'm sure the international audience will not have heard of many of these songs.
1: A song you like with a color in the title
I see Red by Split Enz.
2: A song you like with a number in the title
Nine Crimes by Damien Rice
3: A song that reminds you of summertime.
4: A song that needs to be played LOUD
Turn Up Your Radio by The Masters Apprentices
5: A song that makes you want to dance
Private Idaho by the B52s
6: A song to drive to:
I drive to this album all the time.
7: A song about drugs or alcohol
8: A song that makes you happy
This song always makes me smile.
9: A song that makes you sad
This always makes me cry.
10: A song that you never get tired of
My favourite song in the world.
11: A song from your preteen years
Ah, seventies Australian music, is there any better? Rest in peace, Shirl.
12: One of your favorite 80’s songs
I love the Violent Femmes. I especially love this.
13: One of your favorite classical songs.
14: A song that you would sing a duet with someone on karaoke
This - and happily.
15: A song from the year that you were born
1968 had some great music, including this:
16: A song that makes you think about life
This is a song about war. It is profound.
17: A song that you think everybody should listen to
Everybody should listen to this just once in their lives. Annie Lennox is amazing.
18: A song by a band you wish were still together
Oh, I so wish the Hoodoo Gurus played more often.
19: A song by an artist no longer living
Something from Bowie. I never knew I liked him so much.
20: A song that breaks your heart
This version of this song.
21: A song by an artist with a voice that you love
I love Rodriguez. He's amazing.
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