Random Abandon

It can be difficult sometimes to do the right thing.  We all know that, but not all of us have to make choices at critical times.  Even though we have moral compasses, sometimes it's hard to follow the needle to Polar North.

We've heard the criminal allegations about the former coach at Penn State.  We've also heard what the Penn State officials did not do.  The former coach will have to defend himself against some truly horrible charges.  He's innocent until proven guilty (and let's hope he is innocent because this is truly despicable stuff).  However, the other charges are not alleged.  Those things really did happen.  The Penn State officials really did do nothing.  In this case, that's a bad thing.  In the face of a criminal offense, it's a person's duty to act in some way:  Either step in and stop the crime, report the incident to officials or call 911.  The other participants in this story actively worked to cover this up.  If you stand by and keep quiet when you know something wrong happened, that something wrong could be prevented and you kept quiet and encouraged others to do so (by saying "we'll handle it, and let's not talk about it any more), you are just as guilty as if you committed the act.  You allowed it to happen.  Yes, these people are participants because they aided and abetted a criminal.

It's truly a shame that this is happening at all.  For one thing, the children who have suffered (if the allegations are true) are scarred for life.  This kind of act is soul destroying.  It eats you up and leaves a shell.  You live the rest of your life not only thinking that you deserved that act that happened to you, but that any future bad things are deserved.  You live thinking that your life is supposed to involve this kind of violence.  They live thinking that they do not deserve to be loved.  It's truly horrible and no one should ever have to feel that way.  Many of these people cannot function, and they do try to kill themselves.

For another, it's a shame that the people who had a chance to show real character and morality did nothing.  It's also a shame that they had a chance to be examples for their students and their community, and they utterly failed.  Of course, there will be those who will be afraid for their jobs.  They may even be afraid that their careers will be affected.  Let's make it simple:  Nothing compares to another person's life.  You dive in to the water to save the drowning victim, or you get help for that person.  You do like the people did with the motorcyclist when he was trapped under a car and you band together to save him.  You do like the UN peace keeper who risked her life and her career to save women from human trafficking. You just do it.

It's a shame that it happened at such a storied institution.  When people cry, "This is Penn State!" it actually means something important.  This is a college whose students once famously stood up against racism.  This is an institution that has often been at the forefront of positive change and quality education.  This is not a college where you'd expect men who supposedly have great moral character fail at the most important moment for whatever reason.  (Some have postulated that money was at the root of it.  Football is a big deal, after all.  Let's wait and see.)

It's a also a shame because we just know that the NCAA will do nothing because they can cover issues about improper donations and insisting that players not get even a stipend to cover books and food, but they have nothing that covers this.  Don't expect them to do anything any time soon either.

On the other hand, it is a good thing that it happened at Penn State for two other reasons:  We NEED to have a conversation about the power and influence of sports in schools, and only when these things happen at a place as important as Penn State will this get any attention.  The other reason is a simple one: Penn State's history points to a legacy of morality, ethics and class.  Except for a few people who clearly had little to none of these qualities, the school is a separate entity.  I take comfort in that they recognized that no one is too big to fail and to fall, and no one is exempt from scrutiny and penalty.  They want to get to the bottom of this, and they will.  Not because we are watching but because "We are Penn State!" means something.

TTYS

Note:  I am not an alumna of Penn State.

Some illuminating reading about people who did the right thing:

Proud chants now drowned out by buzz of scandal - article about Penn State's 1948 encounter with SMU where players stood up against racism

We Are Penn State Slogan Origins - article on Penn State standing up against segregation

UN Whistleblower, Kathryn Bolkovac - one of many interviews about her experience

Bystanders Lift Burning Car to Save Motorcyclist - article regarding motorcyclist who was saved by good samaritans

We live in stressful times.  No news there.  We hear on the news every day about some crisis, war or chaos somewhere.  Add to that the fact that we live in a wired society where we almost can't turn off.  If you add up all the cell phones, computers, tablets and other toys, it's a wonder we find any down time.  Unfortunately, some people don't find that time, and it can really wear you down.  To make matters even worse, we've gotten into a rut, or we've stuck ourselves in a job or even a career path we didn't want or didn't envision because it helps pay the bills,  Chalk another one up to soul destruction.

If you can give yourself a moment to step back, though, you can find that silver lining.  What you have to remember is that you do have dreams, goals and ambitions.  You do have ideals that propel you.  You have to reconnect with that and make it work for you.

Embrace Change

Sometimes we follow a path which we are convinced suits us, but something gets in the way to derail our plans.  I had a friend whose childhood dream was to become a doctor, but he had one pretty big problem:  He was a horrible test taker.  The poor guy knew the material backwards and forewards, but when a test came around, he somehow got totally thrown.  People call it "Test Anxiety."  Basically, you get so worked up about the exam that you freeze mentally and go into a panic.  It happens to the best of us.  And let's face it:  the MCAT is a wickedly hard exam.  For people who have no problems taking exams, this is a major brain breaker.  So, he gave up (after several tries) on becoming a doctor.

One day, however, a friend asked, "What kind of medicine were you going to practice anyway?" Turns out he wanted to be a physiatrist.  Some people call this "physical medicine."  These are the doctors who design and manage rehabilitation programs in hospitals.  They learn about body movement and devise strategies for rehab or for coping with injury or permanent disability.  As a follow-up his friend asked if he had considered Physical Therapy or becoming a physical trainer, and he admitted that he hadn't thought about it.  Once he learned more, he discovered that his pre-med training had already given him a lot of the preparation he'd need to get started in this career.  What's more is that he'd get to do what inspires him which is healing people or helping them to heal and cope with injury, disease or disability.  He could still practice what he loves, but he'd just be doing it in a different way.

Sometimes you have to modify the steps you take to get to your goal.  There are many ways to do something you love and satisfy your ambition.  All you have to do is keep an open mind and embrace change if it comes.  Yes, it can be scary, but it's worse to do nothing or give up.

Sometimes you have to zig before you can zag

We all faced the dilemma of paying our dues.  You have dreams of becoming this awesome magazine editor, but you land a job in that powerhouse magazine you like as an admin.  This is not a bad thing.  OK, it's not how you thought you'd start, but the truth is that very few people start at the top anyway.  (Those that do are called business owners or entrepreneurs.)  You have to learn somehow, and there's nothing worng nor unusual with starting at the bottom.  Depending on how well you learn and how you perform, you can be out of there pretty quickly.

Look, no one expects most admins to stay in that role for more than a few years.  Especially if you're in an industry where it's the natural stepping stone and entry point in to the company.  So, you have to pick up the dry cleaning, get lunch, do some personal scheduling and manage the office affairs, too.  It's all part of the plan to get you where you need to go.  It'll be over.  Remember The Devil Wears Prada?  Andrea Sachs, the heroine and harried assistant to the sadistic boss, Miranda worked hard, learned a lot, and made a ton of connections that eventually helped her to get out and move on to better things.  You can do the same.  One of my friends who worked in such a place eventually met and impressed a designer who brough her over to his marketing team once he learned that she had a degree and was looking to work in the industry for good. Now, she runs their communications.  Not bad for someone who once had to cancel a date because she had to "stand in" at her boss' child's recital when the boss couldn't make it.

Sometimes we have to take those small steps to the side in order to get around the boulders that fell on the road.  This is not a horrible thing, and the trip tends to be short in comparison to the time you'll spend at your ultimate destination.  Don't sweat it.  Just remember that it's all part of the plan.

Get in touch with what inspires you

We all have those bad days, moments of doubt, setbacks and hard times.  The thing to remember is that even in the middle of crisis, there is some room for hope and for calm.  They may have put a bad spin on things, but somewhere there are still people playing and having fun.

Just because you chose a paying career instead of the life of the starving artist does not mean that you have to give it all up.  Keep painting, playing that instrument, teaching a course, planting the community garden or helping people in need.  This will motivate you and give you a balanced and healthy perspective.  Think:  Yes, your work, but it's financing the fun stuff you want to do.  Not too shabby!

TTYS

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Sometimes in the course of doing your job, you find yourself at a loss or at a crossroads and unsure how to proceed. It happens. No need to panic. Everyone has these experiences. So, what do you do? Simple: Ask for help. This does not mean that you pass the work off to someone else, and you should never feel that this is the impression you are giving. Look: No one expects you to know everything under the sun. So, if you are confused, have doubts or need some input feel free to ask. Your colleagues are there to help you. Chances are that they have questions, too. Brainstorm. Collaborate. Discuss. This is part of working and doing your job.

As women, we are often knocked for our social natures, but this very nature is what can get us through the day, through hard times, and away from confusion.  Men are notorious for not asking questions, and this leads to the seemingly endless driving in circles or taking 45 minutes to travel a 15-minute route.  Women are not afraid to ask questions, and we should not be.  Look, everyone asks questions.  Put simply, science and math are all about asking questions.  How have we gotten to our major technological, scientfic and industrial adavancements?  Someone asked, "What if we do this...?" Some doctor pondered, "If people who eat a lot of red meat get heart attacks more often, maybe there's a link. Hey, maybe I should check that out?"  There is no harm in asking.  In many cases, it leads to discovery; at the very least, it leads to more knowledge.

Of course, you do not want to overdo it and ask something every time you are about to start a project or a task. At some point you have to make a decision. Also, you can consult other sources such as online media, texts, etc.; so, you don't always have to consult a colleague. Plus, it's good practice to try find the answers yourself if time allows. Part of working is personal growth and education; so, you should expect to turn to educational and informational resources to solve problems or clarify situations.  Listen to what people tell you.  When a mentor, advisor or colleague gives you advice or shows you how to do something, commit it to memory.  Don't be the one who constantly needs someone to bail her out or show her for the hundreth time how to do something.

The point is that you have many tools and resources at your disposal, and your colleagues rely on you to make decisions and to get the job done. Being part of a team involves providing guidance and support, but it also includes getting that same guidance and support when you need it. When colleagues work with each other and provide backing for each other, the team can work more efficiently and more proactively. Everyone wins because everyone is part of the solution. So, don't be afraid to ask for help or consult resources. It's good business practice to enhance your intellect and broaden your business spectrum, and your team will thank you.

TTYS

I was checking in with a friend who wrote that she was feeling overwhelmed by the all of the negative and sad news she was seeing in the media, and it got me to thinking about the fact that most people probably feel the same way and don't know how to handle it.  You can feel overwhelmed about anything.  It doesn't have to be the news.  People have so many things going on in their lives these days that it's hard to step back a moment, take a breath, calm down.  It's hard to find the time because our days are so full of things we have to do: chores, work, appointments, upkeep, socializing, web surfing, making dinner, taking care of the kids.... The list goes on and on.  Where can anyone find the time?

Well, no matter how full that schedule is, you have to make the time.  Human beings are not machines.  We are not made to go at full speed for days at a time.  You have to have time to decompress, rest and destress.  Every person has a different way to decompress and relax, but the important thing is that you do actually take the time.  Make an appointment if you have to, but make sure you get that time.

2010 Australian Open - Day 5 Of course, we know that we should find some down time, but what does "down time" mean?  Well, it can be anything you want as long as that definition includes or implies "rest."  Where most people have a problem is in understanding what "rest" means.  So, let's break that down.

Sleep

"Sleep is the body's rest cycle." (from www.MedicineNet.com)

Every human being needs to sleep every 24 hour cycle.  What this means is that you close your eyes and go into unconsciousness either during the night or during the day, depending on your profession.  During these periods you may dream; so, you have not completely switched off your brain.  In fact, your brain is pretty active while you're asleep.  You simply have gone into a state where you're no longer actively engaged in something, and your brain has a chance to rest and perhaps catch up on mental activities it didn't get to do while awake and focusing on your waking routines.  Physiologically, your body is using this time for rest and restoration.  It's a time for healing and perhaps rebuilding.  Ever work out so hard that your body conks out at the end of the day, and you sleep like a log?  Well, your body uses that time to repair any damaged tissue, provide calm and basically prep for the next day based on what it just had to endure.  It also uses the time for hormone activity which is linked to proper growth and cell or glandular function.

Bottom line is that we need sleep in order to survive (www.eMedicineHealth.com, "Sleep: Understanding the Basics").  If we don't get enough sleep, we simply cannot function properly, and if we continue patterns of deprivation we can stop functioning altogether.  Lack of sleep affects every aspect of our lives, and your body will fight you in order to get the sleep it needs.  Without enough rest, a driver will start to get drowsy and may even fall asleep at the wheel. A student's cognitive abilities are decreased, and she can't understand class instruction.  An office worked will be distracted and unable to perform basic functions well, or he may completely screw them up.  Want to lose weight? Get sleep.  Studies have shown that sleep is tied to metabolic function which controls weight.  Doctors are still studying this, but one hypothesis is that lack of sleep is tied to our ancient defense mechanisms; so, no sleep means there's some kind of disruption, and your body either needs to hoard energy or make you leaner in order to help you with a quick getaway.  You can read more about the benefits of sleep and where to get help for sleep disorders at the National Sleep Foundation's website.  Sleep affects so many areas of our lives, that you should never ignore it.  Get those zzzzz's.

Hobbies

Of course, after sleeping we have to consider other forms of rest and relaxation that help us decompress from the day's grind or that give us a moment a moment to disconnect, and these can take many forms.  Some people like to read or listen to music.  Others, like to do some gardening or some form of home improvement.  Still others will write or play music, paint, maybe go for a stroll or do some window shopping.  Some simply get a mani/pedi or go to the spa for extra pampering.  Any distraction is good.  Take some time to do something that entertains you and distracts you.  When you get back to the daily grind, you'll find that you're refreshed and looking at things from a fresh perspective to boot.

If you're at a loss for what kinds of hobbies to do, think about things you'd like to do but haven't had time to do.  Don't make it a big project.  In other words, home reonvations are not hobbies or distractions.  In fact, they might give you even more stress.  What you want is something that fulfills you.  It may even challenge you.  It will definitely stimulate you, but in a different way from what you're accustomed.  Think:  Do you like to doodle? Maybe you can take an art class or some painting class.  If you like making things, maybe you can take up sculpture, cooking, baking.  Maybe you want to lie back and do nothing.  So, try reading or grabbing headphones and simply listening to music.  Go to the museum, and take in a chamber concert or look at the art.  Your local museum or arts council will have a list of activities, or check out Patch or your local news sources for community events in your area.

5 minutes

Whatever you do, don't pressure yourself over it.  In other words, don't make it another chore or obligation.  The point is to take time for yourself.  It's not a competition.  There are times during the day when 5 minutes of doing or thinking nothing or doing or thinking about something else is all you need.  Take a walk to get a coffee or to visit a colleague on another floor.  Go out and get some flowers for your desk.  Walk over to the nearest magazine shop and get something that satisfies that guilty pleasure. Walk around the block simply to get some fresh air.  The only rule is that you must do something that make you disconnect.  You have to get up from your chair and move.  That's all.  Five minutes will make a huge difference.

You can even build that into your work routine.  Have to talk to your colleague about an accounting issue?  Go over to her desk, and if she's on another floor use the stairs.  It'll be a brief burst of exercise that'll energize you.  Need more file folders?  Walk over to your supply people and fill the request there.  Not only do you get a few minutes of a break, but you also socialize and engage people face-to-face.  That's a refreshing break from the phone.  Want some more tips?  Check out Fitness magazine and Health magazine for more helpful tips on how to destress and relax.

Fitness

"Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from your daily worries." (from www.mayoclinic.com, "Exercise and Stress: Get Moving to Combat Stress")

Regardless of what else you do to destress, make fitness a regular part of your day.  It's a proven de-stresser.  Aside from the fact that you can exercise for fitness or to lose weight, you also disconnect from everything else; so, your brain gets a break.  As you workout, you strengthen your body in a variety of ways, and you give your body a chance to ease up from the tension of the day.  How many of us just love a kickboxing class because we get the chance to visualize a person or situation that irks us and we can beat the stuffing out of it?  How many of us imagine we're on some road in France biking through a sea of sunflowers?  How many of us run while appreciating the fact that we're not in the hot office reading yet another report?  Your brain gets as much of a kick as your body does by doing exercise.

Another boost from exercise is that we can improve our sleep.  Studies have shown that regular exercise helps us with getting to sleep faster and having deeper, more restful sleep periods.  Chek out WebMd's article.  The endorphins we release while we exercise help to improve our moods, but the healthy sleep adds even more health benefits as our hormones get to take advantage while we sleep as well.  Let's not forget that when we work out, we do some wear and tear on our joints and muscles, and they can use the time to heal and to get stronger.  They can't do that while you're doing 20 oher things, too, or not as well as when they can rest while you sleep, read or otherwise decompress.

Rest Is Your Friend

A lot of people mistakenly think that if you're doing some extracurricular activity or otherwise relaxing, that means you're slacking or goofing off.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.  Taking time for yourself is necessary not only for your physical and mental health, but it makes you a more interesting and more engaged person.  You're a part of the world, taking part in all kinds of adventures and experiencing new things.  You get to open your mind, and you can take advantage and learn something.  By disconnecting or finding other things to fill your life, you help lighten your mood and release stress.  You also give yourself a chance to step back and that can boost your problem solving.  Sometimes simply walking away for a few minutes gives you just the refocusing you need to see that problem in a new or different way and solve it.

You have nothing to lose by taking care of yourself, but you have som much to gain if you make taking care of yourself one of your priorities.

...TTYS

I was channel surfing the other night, and I came across one of the new sitcoms about a supposedly "together" and successful woman who lives with her boyfriend, following all the "hilarity" that ensues in her everyday life.  It had its high points, but it fell flat for me when it managed to fall into the well of stereotypes.  Once again, the seemingly rational and secure woman fell apart because she could not handle one very simple and harmless thing.  And it irked me.  Why?  Because many of my girlfriends do the same thing, and it has to stop.

Ladies, please stop selling yourselves short!  Although many women pretend that that they are secure, self assured, respect themselves and don't compare themselves to others, the fact is that many do.  This phenomenon rears its ugly head when they encounter The Head Turn.  Also known as the Furtive Glance.  When a pretty or even gorgeous woman walks by, a man will turn his head or do a double-take.  Its normal.  It happens.

Before you get on the Crazy Train or jump on that High Horse, let's look at this rationally and consider:  We do it, too!  Come on:  How many of you have invited over the cute neighbor to help you move or fix something?  How many of you have invited that good looking guy from across the hall for coffee?  Raise your hands if you've taken that spin or yoga class because of the hot instructor?  What about the time you went to see that awful movie something like 7 times because your favorite and gorgeous actor was in it?  Uh-huh.  We've all done it.  Admit it and grow from there.

What's truly disturbing is that you don't see a problem about you doing it, but global nuclear warfare will ensue if your guy notices another woman.  Global, because everyone in your general radius will hear about it, and news will travel across the social media-sphere. Nuclear, because you have a complete meltdown of emotions and senses. Warfare, because a fight starts.  There's no logical reason for it.  You lose your ever-lovin' mind.

Why does this have to happen at all?  Look, unless he whoops it up like some bad contruction worker, he's not doing anything harmful or threatening to your relationship.  Except for the few high school guys I knew who were still learning to walk upright, I have never encountered a guy who doesn't act politely or subtly when noticing a beautiful woman passing by.  There might be a head turn or a lowering of the sunglasses, but he doesn't carry on like some cartoon wolf.  Hey, he's not dead!  Enough with the persecution.

Enough Already!

The facts of the matter is that you're forgetting some very important things, and once you remember you will kick yourself in the shins.

What are you? Chopped liver? You are employed at a job where you make good money, and you manage to take care of yourself and your home.  You're moving up the career and corporate ladder, and your colleagues like and respect you.  You have good credit, and people look to you for advice and company.  In a crisis, you're one of the first friends to call and give support. And you do all of it while making it to the gym, cooking delicious meals or knowing the best take-out and looking generally marvelous.  You have a man who loves, respects and cares for you and wants to share your life.  Yet, you forget all of this in a fit of Momentary Frontal Lobotomy.  When a pretty walks by, you lose it.  It's official: You have sold yourself short.  Stop that.

Who was that person anyway? Funny fact: Men turn their heads when they see a beautiful woman, but they also do it when they see a Ferrari.  I assure you, he's not going to jump from the table and go after it.  He won't chase the woman either.  For one thing, he has no idea who she is.  In some states, depending on the action he'd get arrested for assualt or stalking.  Guys know this.  You should, too.  Dig deeper, and you'll realize that he wouldn't make a move anyway.  No, not because you're right there, but because he was just looking.  We all will take a second look when we see something pretty or nice, but that doesn't mean that we drop everything. We aren't going out of our way for something that was just worth a look.  Relax.

Hello? Aren't you two together? Ladies, relationships matter.  They not only mean something to you, but they mean something to your boyfriends. You've invested time and emotions. You like the person you're dating.  You enjoy being with him. He's there when you need a hug, He's there when you want to run ideas by him. He may go to the mall with you, and he may comment on how nice you look in your new dress.  He's proud to have you on his arm when you go to the company event.  He shares an apartment with you, and he's home every day after work or after the gym. You two are a couple, united. You're together through thick and thin. It matters. To both of you.

What's really bothering you? There are many reasons for being upset with someone, but taking a passing look at someone should not be one of them.  If you turn into a raving, stark-mad lunatic when this does happen, you have to figure out why that happens.  You are insecure about something, but you don't know what it is.  Maybe you have abandonment issues.  Maybe you have deep insecurities that force you to find ways to push people away in order to fulfill an idea you have.  Maybe your guy did do something once, and you have't gotten over it although you swear you did.  You need to find out.  Get help, or analyze it yourself, but get to the root of the matter.  Believe it or not, these anxieties have ways of affecting other parts of your life, not just your romantic relationships.  Deal now or pay later.

Dogs need leashes. Evolved men don't. I hope that you can tell the difference. Listen if you have the misfortune of being with a guy like Alec Baldwin from Working Girl, get out now.  On the other hand, if your guy is more like Damon Wayans, Jr. from Happy Endings, you have a keeper.  Again, this may be something you need to examine.  It could be that you are with the wrong kind of guy, and you keep on doing that.  He could be perfectly well-behaved anyway, only taking respectful looks, but you get insecure anyway.  Again, try to determine what's really bothering you, or you'll never be free of the anxiety, never relax, and never be truly happy.

The Time To Act Is Now

Ladies, you can be part of the problem or part of the solution.  It's within you to fix it.  You can, and you should.  Everyone deserves to be relaxed, content and happy.  Remember that you have a lot to offer, and you need to stop selling yourself short by buying into insecurities and sterotypes.  Secure is sexy.  Self confidence is sexy.  Work it.  That head that turning?  It's turning your way.

TTYS

Whenever anyone starts an exercise campaign - whether for weight loss, fitness or rehab - stretching is left aside.  This is a big mistake for a whole host of reasons.  Make flexibility part of your fitness plan, and you'll reap great rewards and help avoid injury.

One reason why stretching is important is quite simple.  Muscles tense after exertion or when people are under stress.  One of the best ways to relieve that is by stretching.  In most cases, stretching is enough to relieve tension that can result in muscle strain, restlessness and injury.  You do movements that provide relaxation and ease tension in the muscle.  The muscle slowly calms and lengthens.  Instead of being a bunched up mess, it begins to unbend and loosen.  As soon as that loosening occurs, the pain or tension goes away.  Many times, no pain killer is necessary afterward; so, you save a ton of money on medicine.

Stretching is also helpful with expanding range of motion which will help with your performance.  As you use muscles for an activity, you may find that certain muscles are tight and don't move as far as you'd like.  Consider bowling or tennis.  If your muscles are tight in your hamstrings and in your back, you'll find that you have a limited range of motion when you bend.  If your shoulders or triceps are tight, you can't lift your arms high enough for a serve or you don't have a enough range for a good follow-through.  Stretching helps with elongating the muscles and getting them to tolerate a longer range of elasticity.  Consider:  A rubber band that's too tight will break if it's pulled too far, but one that has a lot of elasticity will allow itself to be pulled farther.  Your muscles are similar.  The more and farther they learn to move, the more you can move.

Stretching and movement programs like yoga, pilates, Barre Method and Core also help with issues like arthritis and poor circulation.  Since the muscles relax, blood flows more easily.  Joints move better, too. You avoid injury by keeping the muscles loose and able to move a little farther and avoid a pull of tear.  A light stretch as part of a warmup helps get the blood flowing and preps your muscles, and stretching after a workout will help calm the muscles down and and let them relax.

There are plenty of studies on the issue, and Yoga Journal just released a comprehensive article on the subject.  It provides info on the latest research, stretching tips and advice on proper form and resources for more information.  It's a really handy guide for those who want to learn more.  FitSugar also have some good articles; so, take a moment to visit the site here and bone up on the subject.  Whatever you choose to do, make flexibility one of your goals and add stretching part of your routine.  You'll see positive results in your overall practice and in your life.

TTYS

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