What makes self-confidence, or what makes us confident with ourselves?

There are millions of things I heard in different conversations about self-confidence. One friend said it is walking in the middle of the crowd, confidently being yourself, smiling and unashamed of what you are, and instead of being abashed, you are happy with what you are. Another friend said it is like working out two hours every day and just being happy with your progress, to wear edgy dresses, even if you have your favorite shaping dress in.

I see self-confidence as a win in every little thing that I do. You see, my own journey of being confident is an ongoing battle and I am happy that it gave me the realization that it is very fine to define your own path to self-confidence.

Self-confidence for me is the icing at the end of my little things, I would say that again. I feel confident right after I wear make-up and even more when I realize the day is worth making myself up. I feel confident if I have that shaping bodysuit on because I am very fine with it. I feel confident right after I wore that heels on, the kind that it is so proper to where I am going on a certain day. I love those ’90s heels, broad and not pointy. I feel confident right after I read the entire file because I knew I was able to comprehend the document enough and respond properly.

My self-confidence journey is in the stage where I am still working out for it and that is important to know because I know in me that I have to give myself grace whenever I am on my not-so-confident period. What I should do that whether I am still at it or confidence is on its upward spiral, what I want myself to do at that moment is to give my best a tap on the back and say you will be there up again. Another thing that I will be telling to myself is “Yes, dear, buy that lip mousse, buy that strapless shapewear slips, buy that shoes if you really like it!” I think, in that small thing, that would be the start. Clearly, that start is making friends with yourself to believe in yourself.

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Needless to say, only months to go and we will celebrate the successful end of 2023. The last few months for me have been quite challenging, giving me the idea to truly invest in our health by eating heart-healthy food, more often selecting greeny greens in the community market, doing my best to free myself from unnecessary stress, and more importantly, moving more and burning bad cholesterol by doing morning exercises wearing that shapewear bodysuit I like so much, or even moving around between busy hours.

Speaking of exercising, lately, I have been walking a lot. I already missed doing yoga, pilates, and even my 6pm jog at the sports center. Different from my routine six months ago, my consistent sitting in front of my desk gave me more fat to burn. My weight went down by 47 kilos but still, I can feel that there are still extras in my waist and neck.

Dressing up is so important for my work. I meet a lot of people days in a week and weeks in a month. I converse, interview, verify facts, and monitor. Hence, I have to be my confident self most of the time. I have to dress well or else my communication process will not be so good. I learned from my Communications professor during college that in order for you to speak well, communicate successfully, and deliver outstandingly the signals that you have to send to your receiver, it is so important not to be affected by external factors, such as insecurities and having low self-esteem.

Having to realize this, I thought to myself to make sure that, I am pretty – for me and look well-dressed – for me. Hence, whether I worked out or not, I have to be my best self. It is but challenging to magic me out, but thankfully, I found this built in shapewear dress. This allows me to be the better version of myself infront and beyond my mirror.

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So, how about we plan this more cleverly? Read the entire piece to prune down your existing hoard of summer and winter clothes, and of course, buy strategically to fill the gaps.

Get rid of any clothes that don’t fit

To start with, you have to get rid of all the clothes that don’t fit you. Yes, this might sound a little difficult to do because let us face it, we are all attached to our entire wardrobes. So, take out the clothes that don’t fit or maybe never did or even the ones you don’t like. For this step, you have to be brutal. You can also consider donating them if some of them are in a good condition.

Get rid of any clothes that don’t suit you

One of the most honest mistakes we make when buying clothes is to buy something that does not look good on us. Maybe it is the right time that you discard such clothes and give your wardrobe a whole new makeover.

No matter how much you love that piece, you have never worn it and you are probably not going to wear it no matter what. So, the best thing to do is discard them.

Get some inspiration

Once you have narrowed down your existing wardrobe, you just have to think about some style inspiration. Also, make sure the inspiration is coming from the right places. For that, you will have to follow a few steps:

1. You should know your body shape and colors that suit you. Now just pick some inspirations that match these.
2. Find people who you think have a good dressing sense, people who are your style heroes. These can be anyone; friends, celebrities, or even style influencers.
3. Flip the pages of fashion magazines, Pinterest, and even Instagram to know what is in trend these days. This will help you to keep up with the trend.

Start Buying New Pieces

Once you know what is in trend and have got some inspiration to make it happen, you have to buy a few pieces. Shop for pieces that fill in the gaps in your wardrobe. Try to shop both ways; invest in standalone pieces as well as items that will work with clothes you already have so that you can put together great outfits.

Below are some recommendations to consider for spring and summer:
• A short, lightweight coat for cooler spring days and even showers.
• Floral midi dresses that will help you from spring to summer.
• A pair of linen pants and some tops to pair them up with.
• A versatile denim jacket.
• A cross-body bag that is enough to contain everything you need for a day.
• A pair of wedges, sneakers, and strappy sandals that will go with all your dresses.
• Mend and repair garments

Apart from purchasing a few new pieces, you can also mend and repair garments which will save you a lot of money. In fact, if you know how to mend or sew any piece of clothing, it can be easy and rewarding. You just have to keep a sewing kit handy so you can easily re-attach buttons and mend the ripped ones to make your favorites last longer. You can even add your own flair to your garments by mending a hole with an unexpected pattern or textured fabric.

So, the above pointers will help you to prepare your wardrobe for the coming seasons. Fashion is an expression of self-love and it can only be shown through amazing pieces of clothing.

Although winter is still going on you can start sorting out your wardrobe so you don’t have to waste any time sorting it later. Also, look for deals and coupon codes that can make your purchase pocket-friendly and economic.

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Exercise teaches us to have focus. Focus is about being present for that moment. You think, not for so many things but that particular exercise set that you are doing, for that period of time. Counting that one, two, three up to 15 or 30 seconds, or counting that one to 60 while planking, simple as that, we came up a focus for a minute or so.

Exercise also allow us time for ourselves. Honestly, it is one practices of observing self-love. It means loving what you do, what you are, and what you will be. It means loving your body and own uniqueness. It is about being there for yourself.

Many of us neglect self-love. Having been too present for many things and many people, we tend to forget who we are. We at times forget even the literal meaning and much more, the essence of practicing self-love. It is, when we do know it is the root of negativeness that will unfortunately to enter us and root bitterness. Hence, self-love is basic. You do it, even when you are busy. You observe it, even your 24-hour calendar is full; and one way to do that is having exercise daily, every other day or even once a week. Exercise nurtures us in many ways possible, fosters our good well-being and organizes our mind like we thought it is impossible.

However, we also know that exercise is not a one-man machine that can work all of it. It needs assistance and complement. You need to take up vitamins, have hours more of sleep, and amusing as it may sound to some, but some helpful tools such as shapewear.

I like shapewear because it provides illustration of the body that I would inspire by just seeing my own body. Recently, I found plus size waist trainer that best fit the kind of body that I have. Recently, I am very fond of calorie-rich food, especially, when I am occupied and stressed. There and then, I know I have to use all means that would help me towards a healthy body and overall well-being, in general. Shapewear makes me confident, happy and have fun with the journey I have with my body.

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Summer is coming up! Or is it just me excited for summer when we can indulge once again with out favorite, colorful swimsuits, bask under the summer sun and play with waves at the beach. Maybe, just like our amazing occassions, we can feel but very excited for the coming beach season. Perhaps because yes, it is a summer thing! 

For some reasons, I just personally love summer. First, it is a low-key vacation season. Can you feel it too? Everybody is happy and energetic during summer! People are excited for the weekend. Beaches are getting fullybooked. Children are playing happily. It is a just a vitamin for the eyes. The happiness is infectious! Second, there is so much love all the more. Going to beaches means a bonding time with family, lovers and friends. Mothers plan for recipes. Dads prepare the car. Sisters select what are the best to wear swimsuits. And children packs all their toys. Friends hang out and lovers plan their daytrips outside the town because resorts are on sale! It is such a treat, isn’t it? Third, summer feels like a celebration of surviving from the first quarter of the year that has come by and gone. This time we will say, “Ah, I can indeed survive the year. I survived the first quarter of it anyway.” 

Celebrating summer also means best season to restock our cabinets with new and modest swimwear! I believe it is a must because wearing a comfortable swimsuit allow us to move freely. As in, we can go run chase the waves, feel the breeze and enjoy the sunshine.

Having a colorful swimsuit will also allow us to make memorable moments. We can take pictures with our colorful swimsuits that best describe our energy at the moment! You will see, it is something you can smile on while looking at the photos in the future. I am sure, you agree when I said that!

It is also important to ensure that we have the strongest swimsuits, wearables that are made of strong fabrics yet gentle to our skin. In this way, we can enjoy the summer without being discouraged by our swimsuits.

What I also personally preferred for modest swimsuits. I am someone who is not so much comfortable of baring some skin. Hence, I am happy I finally found comfortable, best designed and modest swimwears.

Burkini and modest swimwear from Lyra Swimwear is such treat! Theirs are comfortable, made in different colors and trendy designs, strong fabrics, protective of the skin and modest, obviously made for girls like us. Lyra is created out of one woman’s creativity to produce swimwear that suited her modest lifestyle. Its vision is to reflect the beliefs and values of women from all walks of life. Further, what I like more about this brand is it support the #ThisGirlCan campaign that supports women through designing swimwears that best fits their need and increase participation is swimming. Inspiring, isn’t it?

Having Lyra Swimwear, indeed, “Summer, I am excited for you.”

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I believe make-up is an intelligent enhancement that helps women to be their confident selves. Though, I must say that having our face bare is not at all something wrong. We are all beautiful in our own natural appearance. Just to me, make-up is not a cover up but a tool of empowering women and pushing them to go beyond and pursue their passions.

Hence, I am sharing you today my beauty haul for the month of March. And I must admit, Ever Bilena’s 38th anniversary sale helped me come up with this post. (Hehe.)

1. EB Advance Glow Out Highlighter. I am not really into highlighter before but I was enticed to buy one because this helps our features be emphasized.

2. EB Matte Lipstick in Storm.

3. Careline Brighten Stick.

4. Kris Cosmetics Brow Liner and Brow Mascara.

5. EB Advance Eye Brow Kit. I have been looking for something like this and tadaaa! It just showed up.

6. EB Matte Nudes Lipsticks in Caramello. I am a “red lips” kind of person, until I found out nudes actually work on me! At first, it was really Sunnies Face’ On Repeat lipstick that first enticed me to use this color and I fell inlove with it. I had two, just in case. Hehe.

7. EB Advance Two Way Cake Foundation in Natural.

8. Maybelline New York Hyper Curl Waterproof. I know I am just a fan of this kind of mascara, and it is friendly enough to curl my lashes too.

9. Nichido True Color Collection Powder Blush in Cool Rum.

10. Mary Kay CC Cream. This is actually a new discovery! I used last the iWhite BB Cream, but to my surprise, my bestfriend’s loved product actually works best for me (Vianney offers Mary Kay products). Mary Kay complexion corrector cream has sunscreen SPF 15. It helps prevent sunburn, helps you achieve natural-looking glow and is shown to hydrate for 10 hours. My colleague even told me, “Hayag imong dagway” during the first time I used it. Hopefully it will continuously go well and compatible with my super sensitive face.

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I stated in my last two posts regarding how comforting to embrace your personal style because that is how you express yourself to the world without the need to say a word.

Before continuing this 3 of 3 posts for Fashion 2020 series, let’s go over some outfits I mustered to wear this 2020. I also included inspirations dresses that I found online. Yes, one fact about me is that when an hour feels dull, easy and plain, I look at Pinterest and search similar items through my phone’s Bixby Vision (Using this is a hack, promise!) or friends’ online shops for fashion inspo. It is a form of therapy for me and also helps me when I could finally able to visit shops, so that I would instantly know what kind I want for a clothing.

I GLADLY WORE

This is a selfie I took before attending a press club event. I wore a blouse and long skirt pair in light brown, which I bought separately in one of the malls here in Cagayan de Oro. This was the beginning of my long skirt peg at work.

This is taken during a day in the office being an office person. The dress I wore is Barbie dress in red and blue color. I like it because the design is so vintage, but the vibrant colors made the look lively.

My yearender post outfit on Instagram. I like it because it’s like a mermaid tail at first glance.

STYLE INSPO

Photo from Google

This is a flora puff sleeve wrap around dress from Trytree 2020 Summer Dress Collection. I so love the piece when I saw it in a sale, but sadly missed to buy it at first. I went high and low to look for this dress online. I checked Lazada, Shopee and everything and finally not so long, I got one at a discounted price. I wore my thrift find during our Year-end Church Service.

Photo from Google

This is the result of me Bixby-ing most of the dull times. I love its puff sleeves (well, I always love puff sleeves) and ruffles at the bottom. I actually acquired similar dresses since I found this online but were not able to wear those and take photos. I will share it here when I finally can. But see, the inspo dress is so beautiful!

Indeed, fashion affects our mood in the background. Hence, I am so glad to share to you my new go-to website. I said it is a hack, but no need for Bixby Vision on the phone and browsing for hours to finally “add to cart” your fave style or blouse wholesale because Feelingirldress shop is just a click away.

Feelingirldress offers a wide variety of fashionable dresses, cheap cardigans, and outdoor shirts for all occasions. Whether you want a perfectly tailored blazer for a Zoom meeting, a Little Black Dress for an evening date or picnic-y outfit for your upcoming holiday or weekend trip, Feelingirldress got it covered. They even have a holiday sale still on!

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Fashion as an Expression

I also mentioned that long ago, I was into short skirts, body con dresses mixed with cardigan, and the like. These are big no-no to me already. Perhaps because I changed over the years. I have changes in my perceptions, beliefs and ways to express myself. Maybe because I want to improve how I see myself. Then surely because I want to feel good about myself and develop a positive aura and I believe I respect myself more if I dress that way. Moreover, the way I dress may also depict how I want society view me. It is a way of telling them that this is who and how I am, though I am not truly afraid about the judgments, just because.

Fashion as a Form of Self-love

True and I am sure you would agree with me that 2020 is something that it marked its identity in the history, and I am thankful that 2021 is coming over to hopefully provide healing from all that happened. I am hopeful that 2021 is a year of hope and reset of 2020.

However, from all that happened, I have learned to value my peace, self-reliance and self-love. I suffered mental stress that made me realize how important it is to keep these three things and to put attention to myself, to always check how I am at the end of the day and to clear my mind before I sleep. Indeed, you cannot give the bestest of yourself to something that you want to achieve and to people you want to serve and give joy to if you are not in your best self. That is why I have learned to breakdown all the matters that affect how I feel about myself.

That self-love radiates even on your outside, reason that I have to stress fashion or dressing up to self-love. True, once a woman applies lipstick, she can make a better world. Good shoes will bring you places, and that same to dressing up. It is an involuntary form of support you will get when you decide to step up and face the whole world with you.

I always wanted to look good for what I wore. I always wished to not get problematic over not having a size for me because of my bottom body, but for now, that is still a wishful thinking for me though. Recently, I was struggling to put on dresses that I want because I am mostly bloated due to stress. Thanks Goodness, I found a kind of waist and thigh trainer plus size from Shapellx Official.

Shapellx Official has an inspiring words for us women, reminding us again to always nurture self-love. Their mission is helping women to declare, “WE ARE SHAPELLX. WE ARE STRONG, SEXY, AND UNSTOPPABLE.”

Shapellx is a forerunner for waist trainer for women and other related products. Shapellx even said it is the new way to love thy body, and seeks to help women rediscover their inner beauty. They provide premium collection of products and services. In their website, they said, “Fashion should be for everyone, no matter what age, shape or size you are. Striving for inclusivity, we make comfortable, trendy clothing that allows our customers to feel their best, all the time.” Indeed, a very positive declaration.

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Personally, I view fashion as an important aspect in my daily life. I think, most of us are. There are just times that we feel it is an activity in the background, but honestly before we go to work or anywhere else, we try to have a glimpse in the mirror to check how we look and what can we say about our fashion for a day.

Fashion is evolving, and so as our personal style. Just like my experience. Seven years ago, I like to wear jeans and polo shirt wherever I go. After that, I have been wearing mini office skirt, a blouse and cardigan. Then now, I cannot even imagine myself to wear those skirts again, that it was put in the most cornered part of my closet. Currently, I have been sporting midi to long dresses, and even so long that mostly reached my ankle and so much that a lot of people noticed, appreciated or mocked my personal style, I like the way it is. I like myself because I dress like that and it makes me happy. Then surely yes, fashion makes me happy.

Yet, whichever we choose to be and however we dress ourselves, we are thankful for brands that produces us outfits that best fit our choices, interests and yes, supports our happiness.

As for me, I prefer the style and cloth quality rather than the brand. Most of my clothes come from cheap online clothing stores. That is why I am happy that Wholesale 7 supports women around the globe on their fashion choices. Wholesale7.net offers wide selections of clothes whether you want a twinning outfits during holidays, fallmaxi or bodycon dresses or even wholesale plus size clothing.

What are your fashion choices? Do you have plans for your closet by 2021? Please share it down below.

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But today – well, when you read this, it’s July 13 and it is my 27^th birthday. 27 years, and this day is exactly 2 months since I lost my beloved Father. He’s not with me to celebrate this day he prepared so much, that it cuts deep. It’s been the saddest – ever.

It’s indeed true that I have silent cries on the night, I have regrets that haunt me every time I start to smile. However, it is still true that I have a lot of memories with my father to cherish. I am glad I was able to hug my father when we are riding in the motorcycle from church, tell him some of my funny moments at work, tell him about my life outside work, things that I have discovered and telling him someday, I would be able to pursue something, I just have to wait. He never pressured me, he just smiled. He does that, all the time.

These moments let me live. I may no longer receive answers to some of my questions to him but the memories already complete the puzzle.

And, that is why in my birthday, I am also somehow grateful.

There are things that we tend to forget because we are occupied with our intense, deepest emotions, but whenever I pray to the God above, I realize there are so much.

Firstly, are the memories, for the last beautiful years with my father, for the years that Lord God let him to spend time with us. I just remember swimming with him in the river when I was young, hunting some wild birds, collecting gold fishes he brought for me from a cousin in Cugman, listening to his funny stories, preparing his coffee when I get home, or just simply eating together in the warm night in our place in Alog. I missed most of those young years when I do not need to be so far away from them. I really miss those, that if I can turn back time, I would spend more of my Sundays there.

Then, my family around me. There are words that I cannot utter but being feeling better even just for hours just comforts me and it would not be possible if it’s not because of my cousins, aunts and uncles, my family.

My bestfriends, friends, brethren at our Church and colleagues who are just a phone call away. I am beyond grateful for having people who are always there for me, listens to my stories and helps me in different ways possible. Life is even colorful when you have a lot of people who colors it with you, and I am so, so thankful I have several people in my life.

Life for the last few weeks

More on that, I know I have been away from Facebook — well, of course except Facebook Stories and Instagram. I just need to share less but I really did not opt out. I just need to be little away to relax my mind, to embrace the reality and to know what it is that I have to do from now on (not because it is what I saw and learn in social media). I know I move at my own pace, I have my own timeline and all that I need to do will only be realized by me. Social media can be so much toxic, can be a stressful tool comparing lives with others, comparing how you deal pain with others and can eventually cause misery. For me, it’s not the way I need, I have to ponder it myself.

I am getting better, by the way. My mental health is better. I am just thankful that I was able to find ways to cope up with my situation and firstly is that I pray.

The stress brought about the coronavirus disease has caused anxiety to me too, even before I lost my father and I learned from Learning and Development webinars that PIA provided to its employees to fight stress brought about by the pandemic, that one effective way is to strengthen our Spirituality and even before I realize so much of that, I am thankful I have been working on strengthening my faith for as long as I can remember.

I also checked on Psychology institutions. Yes. It is because disturbances in us is possible when we are grieving. I remember I dreamed bad things; I dreamed about different premonitions (Because I am scared of this!) which really affect my way of living and I was always afraid for possible turnout of events and scared that things will happen again. Plus, I met a motorcycle accident weeks ago. After that, I was beginning to be scared (and still am) of riding vehicles! My muscles tremble and I cannot breathe when I am riding in a rushing vehicle. It was really bad and sad moments of my life that my aunt asked me do I have not faith at all for letting such kind affect me. Thus, I let professionals explained to me why things are happening such and they told me, pain is still fresh and I am still in a grieving stage and it is but normal. The important thing is I am doing my daily tasks, I work normally just like before that dreading day, that I am waking up each day still living the life even it feels different. That is why I still go to work and deal with work and any other businesses to keep going in my life. Until now, I have been trying to be consistent. There are days that I don’t feel like getting out from bed or going to work but I told myself if I would not do my best, then what is life ahead, more so that I still have many family around me.

Then, I started dealing with my Mama Ding’s question, that if I think lots of negative things, what kind of faith that I have. So I prayed and told God, “You hold the wheels, Lord, and I will go wherever You drive me to.” Those days, and even these days, when I cry any time of the day, even in the middle of doing a report is truly a test of faith and I am here, being sure that my faith will push me through.

What else have I been doing?

Before I wrote this blog, I was occupied arranging my earrings in a mini accessory organizer that Ma’am Jam, my officemate, gave me as her advance birthday gift and I admire it a lot. Small things that brought us happiness.

Earlier, when my mom is about to go to our town market, I asked her to buy me a 3 feet-long cloth for a backdrop as well. I set up a mini-studio in our little house for my product shoots. I have been receiving a lot of collaborations lately. Long ago, I told myself I will stop from what I am doing and just live quietly. It brought peace somehow, but it is not even helping me all along. I need a therapy and I realize I just have to progress even a little. Plus, I have been receiving a lot of sensible comments and it made my heart big. It comforts me at some point. Hence, these seldom posts I am publishing.

I accept collaborations that I like to do (mostly women dresses) and learned to reject those which I cannot do for now. When my pace is slow and the project is big, I am sure I cannot give my all and it will affect the performance and will just cause me disappointment, thus of simply saying no to it this early.

I am also planning to put little repairs and improvement in my Lola’s house (My mom currently lives here with me) to make my official little studio possible, and it still give me headache how to start on that. LOL. But let’s see for the coming weeks.

I also do journalizing and collecting art and crafts materials. Recently, I am so hooked in a sticker printer I found online. Thus, if you know local stores who sell kiss cut printers and stuff, please let me know.

In addition, I am also into flowers these days. I do visit Father during weekends, reason we likely purchase flowers during Saturdays or Sundays. I bought mine for my place at home and it’s quite a therapy.

I did mention of therapy and that, I have been working on my sleep. I recently listen to Mindfulness Meditation therapists suggested to me. I currently listen to music from a Soothing Relaxation channel. You can found them in Youtube if you like.

I was also doing shopping therapy online. Well, not really that much since I am on a budget but online shopping therapy really got me. I am just thankful Zalora always put my wishlist on sale (I never bought something which was not on sale!), that I was able to avail up to 80% discount. (This post isn’t Zalora-sponsored, just a disclaimer. Lol.)

Nothing much really changed when it comes to my interests. Aside from what I wrote, I am still into K Dramas, still hoarding stationeries and colored pens. I am also progressing with my online classes. Currently, I am in the Module 3 of my Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing class. I missed a lot of lessons, that I need to do rescheduling and as well as postpone my class on Smartphone Photography for some other time, but I guess, I don’t have any choice.

I have plans and I do intend to pursue them. I also wish for me to be better at work, so that I can settle where I am.

Plans are what kept me going as well, and these make me happy. I have so much love around me that even though this birthday might be different, less happy, felt lacking, but the love that I have been receiving is so much and overpouring and that, made me grateful. It let me focus on the things that matter and no longer on those people I have been angry with, have hurt me in the past years and have caused me stress.

My 27 years is not all-happy but I won’t have it any other way. With all that I have experienced for the past few weeks, I have learned to step on my own ground and reflect, to let go of so much hate and instead receive the love that I have been given, to ignore negative people and appreciate those who stay with me, to be satisfied and most of all, to be grateful for all the blessings.

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.” (Psalm 28:7)

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