Chasing Simple Dreams

Arched Cabins: an option for a tiny home that won’t kill your budget

December 31, 2017

Image courtesy of pixabay.com (and no, this isn’t an arched cabin!)

This post has changed a lot over the past few days, from discussing multiple options for “tiny” living such as park model RVs, converted sheds, etc., to just covering Arched Cabins. I’ll discuss park model RVs in an upcoming post! And just so you know, I’m not being compensated to talk about arched cabins – with my tiny blog, I would be surprised if they ever even find this post. 🙂

I prefer a studio type of layout to anywhere that I live, rather than a bedroom type situation. When you have a bedroom, inevitably one part of the house is going to get used a ton more than the other — at least that has been my experience. For example, before my roommate moved in, I hardly ever used the living room. I have some shy cats who tend to stay in their “safe” part of the house and not venture beyond the bedroom, so if I want to spend time with them, I go in there and sit with them, giving and receiving cuddles. 🙂

arched cabin photo — Finished cabin from Arched Cabin website

So, thinking along the studio-layout, I’ve come across an option which is a prefab home, but not the one you might traditionally think of. A coworker of mine had a house fire a few years ago and on their property, they are now putting the finishing touches on something called an Arched Cabin. It’s delivered and put together for you on your property but then you have to finish the interior on your own (or hire someone to help you with that.) The company is based in Texas, and they ship to 48 US states. (Their patent is only in the US so far.) Transportation fees are $2/mile for the smaller models, $2.50/mile for the larger models.

With the arched cabins, there are many sizes to choose from, with the smallest kit costing about $1,000. (I think my coworker is getting one of the biggest ones.) If you’re wondering what comes with an Arched Cabin kit, they have a lot of answers on their FAQ page, including this important one:

“Our Arched Cabin kits include a build manual, floor plates, ribs, ridge beam, standard R13 insulation, Super Span Roof Paneling, trim and fasteners needed to assemble the cabin. The kit price does not include the foundation, installation, interior, end caps, delivery, or anything that is not included in the list added above. Our upgrade options include a color upgrade on the roofing panels (choose from 26 colors including Energy Star rated colors), a fireplace thimble, insulation upgrade to R25, a custom loft, foundation (choice of pier and steel Ibeam or block and beam), stairs leading to the loft, and a quote for rough-in labor and delivery.”

Now, if I were to go with one of these cabins, I would definitely go for the upgrade on insulation! I would also likely go with a blue color (or the one that is Energy Star efficient). And I have a feeling I would be happy with one of their 12′ foot cabins – the 12 x 12 would be awesome! You would have a 12 foot ceiling at the apex, more than enough room to build a loft, especially for a little short person like me who is just five feet tall!

If you live in an area prone to high winds, they are able to withstand 150 mph winds. (I’m looking at you, Floridians!) And if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, they can withstand 30 psf (pounds per square foot). (Again, see their FAQ page for more info.)

green arched cabin.jpg — Photo of finished cabin from Arched Cabin website – notice all the windows!!

I also know if I were to have an arched cabin, I would like a lot of sunlight. You can build them with big windows on the “end caps” and if you want skylights or windows in the walls/roof, you can build them but they can’t be more than 2 feet wide due to the ribbing that you see in the roofs. I would also want a second door on the other end as a means of egress in case of a fire or some other problem.

I’ve talked with my coworker. Her arched cabin will be 24 X 40 and they will have a loft. They have lots of windows on the front side of the house and a sliding door in the back. They will have a patio on the backside of the building. She told me that working with the Arched Cabins folks was very pleasant, and the actual erecting of the cabin on their property went really quick! It was the permitting and planning stages with Bernalillo and Santa Fe counties that created the most headaches.

arched cabin on trailer — Photo of cabin on trailer from Arched Cabins website

My coworker mentioned that the company can now help you with having an arched cabin built on top of a trailer! So you could have an Arched Cabin on Wheels or ACOW (I just made up that acronym, lol.) But they can also be erected on top of a concrete slab if that’s what you want to use as a foundation. The photo above is of their 12 X 8 size trailer.

When it comes to financing, the Arched Cabins website says that most people use a construction loan or a home equity line of credit to finance their project. Getting a traditional mortgage might be a bit difficult due to most lenders wanting to find comparable properties, and well, you don’t see arched cabins every day.

So yes, there is a lot of things to think about when you’re considering building a tiny home. Budget can be a main part of it, but you shouldn’t let that stop you from imagining what could be. Do your research, spend hours on Pinterest (here’s my page), read through blog posts, look at design books. And write down a list of what you really value, what you like to spend your time doing, etc. Do you want to live off-grid? Use a composting toilet? Or be connected to all public utilities or have a well? That can really help you properly plan out your indoor (and even some of your outdoor) spaces.

What do you think of the Arched Cabins? Could you live in something like that? Please add a comment below and let me know your thoughts! And as always, thanks for reading!

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What do I value and why do I save?

December 29, 2017

money-2724235_640 — image courtesy of pixabay.com

I feel like these two questions are interrelated (at least for me) so I’m going to try to tackle them in one post. When I thought about my long term goals, these questions inevitably rose up in my mind. And because I love that feeling of opening a journal and finding a blank page and then covering it in ink, I started writing a few lists.

What do I value? (not in any specific order)

independence and me-time (to create, to think, to just be content)
time in nature
exercise/physical fitness
eating food that is good for me
family
my animals (and all the other animals out there)
writing and being able to express myself creatively
reading

I just noticed something – money doesn’t show up in that list. Hmmmmm

But now here is the list of why I save:

so I can buy a tiny house to provide shelter for myself and my furbabies
so I can buy some land on which to put my tiny house
to be able to write more often and eventually be able to be more of my own boss
so I never have to face my phobia of being homeless
so I won’t have to work for the rest of my life and can eventually retire

Yes, I have a phobia (or very strong fear) of being homeless. And living in Albuquerque, there are reminders of this possibility at so many intersections, with people holding signs asking for money or food. I think the fear goes back to my early childhood, when my parents got divorced and our income was so drastically reduced at the drop of a hat. It’s a fear that came back full-force when I thought of leaving my husband back in 2010, and ultimately did. I think it’s a fear I will always have somewhere in the back of my mind. But it’s a fear that also helps to reinforce to me what I do value and why I save money with every paycheck.

What do you value? And why do you save? Do you see the two as being interrelated?

Please drop me a line below and share your thoughts. And if you know someone who might enjoy this post, please share it! Thanks, as always, for reading.

My long-term goals

December 27, 2017

Notice I didn’t call these resolutions!

person-1245959_1280 — image courtesy of pixabay.com

I came to the end of a journal I have been writing in this year, and came across a page on which I had written a list: my long term goals. I knew at the time I had written them down that it was necessary to get them on paper so I could keep myself focused at times when I might feel tempted to do something random or spend money on something that doesn’t align with those goals.

I thought I’d share my list with you.

To be able to write and educate/inspire people. To use writing as my job.
To be able to live simply, but comfortably. By comfortable, I mean being able to keep a roof over my head with enough income to be able to provide for my expenses and that of my animals.
To have a tiny house and a garden that I can tend to and grow a lot of my own food.
To live close to the water, even if it’s a short drive. While being close to the ocean would be amazing, I’m realistic enough to know my budget probably can’t support that, so being near a lake or some other large body of water would be fine with me.
Have that tiny house be somewhat close to a decent size town. Doesn’t have to have a million people in it like ABQ, but I don’t want to have to drive 75 miles to the nearest town from where I live. Been there, done that. It was so depressing to me and I felt so isolated.
Save enough money for retirement so that I don’t have to work until I’m in my late 70s like my mom did (she just retired this past year.)
Be able to save enough money so I can see my family more often.
Be able to look back on my life and think “Yes, I did make this world a better place.”

Writing down this list made me think of items or experiences on which I place a lot of value, and prompted me to write down “why I save.” I’ll share those with you in future posts so as to not clutter this one up.

Please drop me a line and let me know what are some of your long-term goals. How do you want to go about achieving them? (And as always, thanks for reading, and please share if you know someone who might enjoy or benefit from this post.)

Inspiring Stories: Don’t wait until everything is all set – take a step of faith

December 20, 2017

photography-3017253_640 — Image courtesy of pixabay.com

I will be compiling a lot of videos and stories of people I find inspiring on separate pages, but thought I might discuss some of them individually as I go along. What inspires me might not inspire you and vice versa. And what inspires me can change from one day to another. But hopefully we can find some common ground!

Anyway, the other day on YouTube, I came across the story of a lifetstyle photographer named James Barkman. He’s 22 and lives in his Westfalia van and tows a motorcycle behind it so that he can save money on gas and get to locations that he might not otherwise be able to reach with the van. His website is Jamesbarkman.com.

As my brother and sister in law can attest, VW vans can have a lot of problems as they age and so if you own one, you will inevitably learn a lot about doing maintenance on it. (They are the creators behind the blog, It’s Not a Slow Car, It’s a Fast House, and are currently on an overland trip that is leading them to South America.) Everyone who has talked about living in a van and is realistic about it discusses the fact that it can be frustrating and super stressful at times, and at other times, they feel like it’s entirely worth the stress and aggravation they go through. James Barkman mentions that in his video too.

In the beginning of the video, and again at the end, he discusses pursuing your dreams before you have everything set in place. I take that to mean that you can’t wait until is perfect and you feel like you have all your bases covered to take that leap of faith. He also mentions that wherever you are, or whoever you are with, be there with all your heart. And “be whoever you’re created to be.” Don’t let fear run your life.

Looking back, I’ve done that at times, most recently, when I moved to Albuquerque without a job, but with the faith that I would bust my butt to get one (and I did!) As many of you know, I aspire to live tiny, and I’ve recently begun fantasizing again about living in the Pacific Northwest. I just really miss living near a large body of water, and I actually like the gray days we get here in ABQ, though they are few and far in between.

I found the cinematography of this video to be pretty amazing. Please let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment below! As always, thanks for reading!

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Book Review: Dude Making A Difference (by Rob Greenfield)

December 16, 2017

Those of you who love to read will understand what I’m talking about when I say how this was one of these books that I just didn’t want to put down, and gladly would have given up sleep for! I started putting little sheets of paper into certain pages because I felt that there were some quotes there that I really needed to remember. (If it had been my own book, I would have highlighted them.)

Simply put, Rob makes me want to be a better human. He really does. Yes, he takes things to an extreme (such as standing up on his bike across an entire state) to raise funds for a charity, but what he does, he does to raise awareness.

This book is about a cross-country bike trip that Rob took a few years ago to raise awareness about taking steps to save our environment. He decided on a few rules he would follow along the way:

only use electricity that was created from a portable alternative energy device (i.e. solar power), not electricity created by fossil fuels or from the grid
only use water that comes from natural resources, i.e., not from a tap or municipal system unless it’s being wasted (i.e. a busted fire hydrant, a leaky faucet, etc.)
only eat organic and local and unpackaged food (exception being that he could eat packaged foods if they were going to go to waste, i.e. in a dumpster, on someone’s plate at a restaurant)
cross the country on his bike only, so not using any fossil fuels (only exception would be if his life was threatened)
try to be as close to zero-waste producing as possible (i.e. if he bought something that was in non-recyclable plastic, it would travel with him the entire time)

Those are just some of the parameters he put in place. Pretty impressive, huh? Did I mention he also raised money for several non-profits, including Reuse Alliance, Growing Power, Solar Sister and Community Cycles, just to name a few.

Rob very rarely broke any of his rules, but of course he wasn’t perfect. The book is mainly his journal that he steadfastly worked on during the entire trip. It chronicles the many people who gave him shelter through the Warm Showers program, the many weather challenges he faced, his riding across the entire state of Pennsylvania without money. He includes many nuggets of wisdom, such as:

“If you don’t support wasting water, then take shorter showers, do less laundry and pay attention to how much water you’re dumping down the drain.”
In terms of embracing all that the earth and your life has to give you, “[i]f your neighbors are too loud and keep you up at night, it means your ears are functioning properly. If you smell nasty cigarettes at a bar or a rotting animal on the side of the road, it means your nose is doing its job.”

Another great nugget is:

“No human being has more or less time than any other. Time is not something we can buy or win. it is not something we can steal or borrow. . . .There is no such thing as not ‘having’ time for something. We choose not to devote our time to doing something so that we can spend our time doing something else instead. it’s a choice. Life is a choice.”

My favorite quote of his is the following, and I think it’s because he exemplified this throughout the entire book. He remained happy in the face of downpours, lightning strikes, you name it. He CHOSE to be happy rather than miserable. So I will leave you with this quote.

“Life is a matter of perspective. Change your perspective today and you’ll be living in a new world tomorrow.”

I strongly encourage you to read this book, however you get your hands on it. I borrowed mine from the public library, but it is also available through Amazon (this is an affiliate link) and the book publisher’s website – New Society.

As always, thanks for reading, and if you have a comment, or a suggestion on another book I should read, please write me below! And if you think someone can benefit from reading it, or Rob’s book, please do feel free to share it!! And thanks!

The Power of Two!! (Milestones)

December 14, 2017

I am very happy because this week I have hit two milestones. My retirement savings have finally hit the $200K mark (between my two accounts). And I finally have over $2000 in my online savings account. Yes, I still have debt but there is something comforting about looking at that number and seeing it again. It’s been a long time.

I used to think that you needed to save $1,000,000 if you were going to be able to retire comfortably. Of course, I used to think I needed the house, white picket fence, 2 cars and a garage to be happy. My, how times (and perspectives) have changed!! It’s comforting to know now how much less I can survive on and still feel happy.

To many of you, that may not sound like a lot to have saved in my basic savings accounts. Some folks try to save $2K per month. But in the grand scheme of things and relative to my very low income of about $24K per year (not counting the transcribing I’ve been lucky to get thanks to my friend Elaine), it feels good. I’m saving 7% pre-tax and about 13% post tax to fund various savings accounts (or sinking funds, as some like to call them.)

And I’m almost up to $1K in my tiny house fund. Yes, I have a long way to go. But as my friend Dan says, I’m determined, and he knows there’s no stopping me when I set my mind to something.

Now that I’ve set my mind to something, I see opportunities opening up to me. I was offered the chance to make some overtime at work, at another animal hospital that is undergoing some staffing shortages and I’ve taken them up on three extra shifts. Overtime, baby! And a co-worker of mine was scheduled to work Christmas morning and she has a three year old kid. I offered to work her 6:30-12:30 shift. It’s a win for both of us. She gets to spend the holiday with her kid and I get paid 2.5 times my regular rate. And the more my paycheck is worth, the more goes into my 401(k) for that paycheck because my contribution is based on a percentage, not a set dollar amount.

Last night, on my way home from work, I passed two people pushing their shopping carts full of their only belongings. It makes me very sad to see so much of that in this city.

It makes me even more determined to not let that happen to me. I might not want to work the next two weeks in a row without a day off, but sometimes you have to make sacrifices, and like I said in an earlier post, sometimes you just have to say to yourself, “whatever it takes.”

What kind of milestones are you reaching for? What kind of milestones have you reached already that have made you feel awesome and even more motivated??

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Seeking input from you, the reader!

December 12, 2017

One of my wishes is to really grow the community of folks who read this blog. I mentioned in my last post I have been making changes to the blog behind the scenes, gradually. A suggestion that I received the other day from my faculty advisor and another student was to add a page called “How do I?” or something to that effect to my blog. Now this can take many routes!

I have a background as a reference librarian and a legal one at that. I miss helping people learn skills that can help them be better researchers or critical thinkers or just helping them find information that at one time may have seemed elusive.

Ideas I’ve come up including the following:

tiny house resources
“how do I find zoning or building codes for my area?” (goes along with the tiny house resources, already in progress!)
find tiny house plans for free or at very little cost?
how do I find salvaged materials with which to construct my tiny house?
find out if a charity I want to donate to or get involved with is strategic and responsible with its resources?
what are ways that I can reduce my ecological footprint?
are there any ways I can learn to stretch my budget even further?
where can I find scholarships to apply to so my debt burden isn’t so high?

I know people read my blog for various reasons, so I’d really like your input on things you would like to learn more about, etc.

I’m also going to start adding book reviews, and the first one will be on Rob Greenfield’s book, Dude Making A Difference, which I finished in two days and the only reason it took me that long was because I had to go to work! All I can say is, he is such an inspiring, positive guy and I really want to be a better human being after reading his book.

Please drop me a comment below and let me know what kinds of posts you would enjoy reading or what might be some helpful “How do I?” pages.

Thanks as always for reading!

The Little Things: A Matter of Perspective

December 10, 2017

This photo reminds me of the West Coast and the ocean, which I’ve begun to increasingly miss more and more (image from pixabay.com). Also, it’s a matter of perspective – these monoliths can also extend downward into the water for hundreds of feet!

Woohoo! I’m done with my first semester of the Masters in Humane Education program I started this past fall! It’s been a while since I’ve taken classes in something I feel passionate about, and it makes all the difference. We had what we call our “Capstone” salons this weekend for each of my classes, where we meet with the professor and other students via zoom and share projects. In one of my capstones, I got some great ideas for how to develop my blog!! I really want this blog to also become an educational tool, not just me simply blathering on about my life. 🙂 (Although there will still be some of that, lol.) It was so cool to see people you’ve been in contact with on Blackboard but never seen their face!

So last night it was so relaxing – I sat there and was reading Dude Making a Difference, by Rob Greenfield. I love this book so much that I’ve already put it on my Helpful Books page. He has some great pearls of wisdom in it and he makes me desire to be a better person. One of my favorite quotes is on page.156:

“Life is a matter of perspective. Change your perspective today and you’ll be living in a whole new world tomorrow.”

His book has been published by New Society Publishers, and they specialize in publishing books that provide solutions for those who want to make a difference – I can’t wait to see what they have in their catalog!!

crown-2782858_640 — you all know how much I love taking pictures of trees from this vantage point – love the sense of perspective in this photo! (image from pixabay.com)

So, before I get into the meat of this blog post, I hope you will take a look at my newly revised About Me, Helpful Books, and NEW page on Animal Welfare and Rights Groups. Oh, and I even created a Hire Me page!There are more new pages in progress, including Inspiring Videos and Inspiring Stories, to come in the near future! The more I write, the more creative I feel!

So I thought I might suggest some little things that we can thing about anew, and feel more positive about our day, especially if it’s a crappy day for whatever reason – weather, people being grumpy, etc.

These are some of the little things that have helped my weekend to be a good one:

that perfectly brewed cup of coffee first thing in the morning
the cat that insists on sitting on your lap and putting his head on your laptop screen as you are trying to type (ahem, happening right now – I remind myself that it’s because Max loves me, as shown by his loud purring now taking place)
waking up in the morning and realizing today is what you make of it. You might have to go to work, but only you can decide how to react to things, events, and people
a good conversation with a good friend
seeing your roommate start to flourish in this new town, meeting new friends and joining a community of like-minded souls
joining in a free(!) webinar with other interested souls to learn about building your own tiny house from this guy, Ethan Waldman
hearing from another writer whose work you really admire that your blog is one of her favorites (check out Sal’s blog at One Empty Shelf – her writing is so calming)
sitting in silence enjoying the beauty of your first Christmas tree in a few years
on a cold night, having a roof over your head, a comfy bed to sleep in, and a very cute dog named Snuggles, well, snuggling, at your side, knowing he is safe and loved
realizing the notebook with the cover “My Brilliant Ideas” that you recently bought for $3 was a great use of your money

What are some little things that help to center you and ground you in a positive perspective on life? Please share them below – I’d love to hear them and get a good conversation started!

As always, thanks for reading. And please, do check out my newly revised and created pages and let me know what you think!

And thank you to those of you who have recently used my Amazon Affiliates link and Ebates Referral link! (Every little bit of income helps, so thank you!!)

I’m Still Here! and Looking Forward

December 6, 2017

open the future — Image courtesy of pixabay.com

This is my last week of the semester and I have two presentations due this week, plus I’ve been given the gift of some extra transcribing these past few weeks, so I’ve been a busy girl! Also, two of my cats have had dentals performed in the past week, and so I’ve been worried about them and their recovery, which takes me away from other duties. (Poor little HoneyBun – check out The Herd page – she’s my beautiful orange/buff colored beauty) has a cone on her head now. But she remains her extremely loveable self, even rolling onto her side so we can rub her belly.) But I want to let you know I’m still here and plan on getting back to posting twice a week once this week is over.

I’m excited because next semester, I will be taking two classes: (1) Animal Protection and (2) Writing for Social Change. These are two classes that I already know will be near and dear to my heart. The latter is one that is usually taken in your second year of the program but my advisor thought it to be a good idea for me to take it now, earlier on.

I’m looking forward to using my blog to include some of my humane education efforts, but for those of you who read it (maybe to cure your insomnia?!) to follow along with my life, don’t worry, I won’t abandon writing posts to discuss my life, decisions, hopes, and of course, simple dreams, etc., so please keep with me!!

And in case you are looking for some good books to read, or maybe to even give as a gift, please check out my newly improved Helpful Books page, which I’ve recently changed and plan on updating regularly.

As always, thank you for reading! What’s been keeping you busy lately? Drop me a line below!

And to any of you who have used or plan on using my Amazon Affiliate or Ebates Referral links for your shopping this holiday season or just in general, thank you!!

And remember to always . . .

enjoy today — Image courtesy of pixabay.com

Feeling Contentment (Without Spending a lot of Money)

December 2, 2017

image courtesy of pixabay.com. The ocean and nature, what could be better?!

This holiday season, if you shop for holiday gifts online, via Amazon, would you kindly use my Amazon Affiliate link? It will cost you nothing extra but I will earn a small percentage of your purchase! If you’re looking elsewhere, please use my Ebates referral link – I will get a small referral fee, and you can save money on something you were going to buy online already it can even be airline tickets or hotel reservations, etc.). Please!! And thank you!!

As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been getting daily emails from Mrs. Frugalwoods of the Frugalwoods blog. Today’s email asked the following at the end:

When are you most content? When you are spending money? When you are spending less money? Can you be content with fewer material possessions?

The first is an easy one for me to answer – I’m content when:

I am with my animals (The Herd) watching them all sleep peacefully, knowing they are safe and sound, and they will not go hungry, wanting for another meal.
I’m writing (blog post or otherwise) and I feel like I’m “in the flow.”
I’m reading a good book that I just can’t put down! (Check out my Helpful Books page for some of the most helpful to me.)
I’ve just finished an awesome run or workout at the gym. I don’t smell like a rose but who cares?!
I’m spending time in nature, feeling at peace and just “being.”
I’ve just finished up a transcription or other type of project, or accomplished all the goals I set out to complete on a certain day.
I help someone over the phone at work, and feel my inner librarian coming out, and they tell me I’ve been very helpful with all the information I’ve provided.
I check my retirement accounts and see that the balance is growing! It’s hard for me to save right now with such a low salary, but I’m trying to sock away 7% into a 401(k) and $95/paycheck for my Don’t Touch (emergency) fund, my insurance premiums and travel/tiny house funds. (I just calculated that $95 savings amount to be roughly 13% of my after-tax salary!)

As you can see, I’m perfectly content to spend my time in activities that cost me very little, or nothing, and in some instances, actually earns me some money. Also, I can definitely be content with fewer materials possessions! When I moved from my Boston apartment to Utah, to live in the fifth wheel travel trailer, my car held everything of value I owned (and my animals who I don’t own as they are living creatures and my family). All except for one painting of a coastal setting, which I ultimately gave to my friend Michele back in Kanab. I just had this feeling that she was the right person to receive it and her reaction to it confirmed that.

packed car better.jpg — **You can only see two pet carriers in the photo, but there were five of them inside, plus Osito on my lap!**

These days, I don’t buy much. When I do, it’s usually something I have thought about a lot, such as my first Christmas tree since 2014. Someone told me that Hobby Lobby was selling all of their Christmas stuff at 50% off, so I bought a 4.5 foot tall tree and ornaments. It makes me happy to look at it, and I feel like it makes the house more of a “home.” When alone over the holidays, it can be very easy to feel down. Believe me, I know. And it’s small enough that I can put it up in a tiny house later on!

callie and tree.jpg — **My first Christmas tree in three years. A whopping 4.5 feet tall. My baby girl, Callie, approves! Yes, one of the ornaments is a tiny, vintage travel trailer!**

When do you feel most content? When shopping or indulging in retail therapy? Or some other type of activity – exercise, etc.? Tending to a hobby? Reading a book?

Please drop me a line below and let me know! And as always, thanks for reading, and if you think someone else would like or benefit from reading this post, please share it!

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