long time no see!!..

hahaa finally i am posting back on this freaking blog..
dont think i am coming back just yet.. i just googled my id and found google search engine can find me!!.. so i came in and might as well write a post.
ahhh the last post is 2009!!.. now it is almost end of 2010.. i sure messed up bad as a blogger.
now as usual cont studying for my final year at tarc..
umm cant say much now cause i have a test coming up on monday and i still havent finish studying.. see ya

finish sem study

finally i have finish studying my diploma now i just need to do that damm test and pass the hell out of it
oh yeah happy happy...
hmm well i am doing fine currently.
that day i went David archuleta so called 'concert' it was like hell..
well worse than hell actually.. sweating like hot hell...plus no aircond plus raining plus have to walk like 1 km to carpark...
damm the organizers no brain..
our malaysia have so many goddamm stadium must put at sunway and somore open air plus limited seat up to 5000 only..
damm he is the runner up in Americian idol leh...
damm brain no use la..haih plus before david there are some local peformers peform and that destroy everything.. hopeless
and can u believe it i went there with jean!!!!!
haih just broke up also can go together and that shows how much i am interested in him but that concert spoil everything..
i been reading some people blog and the are staying strong in their relationship.. well i guess she was not meant for me..
i got hit by a "break up" words about 5 times ..
yeah when i express it out what i wanna say in one message and thats it!!!!
there come the last break up i will ever hear from her...
just ONE message and thats it... plus she always say love much love she has for me...
One message
thats al it takes
and that one message
changes everything
going throught my head
and when i wake up in the morning i will find that
one message
was the message of truth
haih why like that leh??? all i want is her to know her mistake and correct it..
but i take such a milestone..
no one to blame ... i am happy now for all the hurtful feelings that is gone..
trust me if u experience what i had with jean u wont last as long as i am...
all of this is only small part of it..
i hope i didnt offend anyone but this is what i feel..
i should have listen to my lecturer on what he say..
he was right all this while
i guess experience is the best knowledge.

Life of a below normal guy????

what the hell is it??? am i that low.. haha
well i prefer it that way...
ending a relationship is a sad thing but it does not mean it is the end of the world..
there are plenty of fish in the world,....lol
i realize that love is a very special thing but its only when u are satisfied with that person will love be able to exist and flourish...
there are many things i want to say but i cant do it here because this is public...
well the question now is weather u gain from breaking up or not...
good:
1. able to study better
2. damm man!!! save MONeY!! lol
3. No hurting Feeling
4. many more

bad:
1. handphone is not so active (haha can save my phone battery life)
2. Miss the goodtimes...

well it depands on how u take it..
i guess i am lucky that i got a girl that teach me the meaning of tolerance and patience..
haha without her i would never really get that...
everything i post might have a secret meaniong.. so if u are unique u might guess it fully...
give me a PM if u figure it out

girl vs boy???? who win?

well which one will win especially in a relationship???
well using the general polls it says 67% girls win..why???
is it simply because girls like to make a fuss of all things till the boy give up?? hahah no of course not.. boys dont give up easily
boys have pride so as girls.. we just need to see which one have more pride and which one wanna state their points to archive a mutual agreement... who's point is agreeable is considered to win.. lol
hmm that sounds simple.. but when u come in to a real confrontation it is different..
most of the time girls can be a little cocky.. they tend to change topic or blame someone..
they should change on that.. it is not fair .. when we fight we fight fair.
sometimes there things people do right and wrong.. please to all!!!!
when u are fighting please dont only point the wrong doing... do point the right thing also..
because when u say the right thing the situation is controlled...
and no blaming..
well for boys normally they will not admit when they did something wrong..
they rather bury it down or change topic... to all boys then please admit when u do something wrong..
It is all about fairness ... never try to blame the other party for what u have done wrong..
and there is A REASON for every thing or action taken by people...
please dont tell me that your bf or gf will wanna do something to hurt u??
if he or her wanna hurt u there is no need a relationship...
so please everyone listen up and try to forgive and forget...
it dosent matter who wins!!!! the best is both wins.. if u lose u would likely be happy right??
so talk and listen plus discuss to avoid problems...
and one more if u are a good person... u wanna let yr love one win all the time... i tell u it is not good.. trust me!!!
she or he will be pampered if u always let them win...
and when some one is down do cheer he or her up...
a small cheer up will do a lot...it show that u are concern...
DO NOT EVER ASK THE PERSON THAT IS DOWN TO CHEER U UP INSTEAD!!!!
(this always happen if that someone is pampered and never want to lose)
well always people say "what is it about winning or losing???"
trust me no body wanna lose i tell u...if u wanna lose u wont even have the fight!!!

I am back!

due to some internet problem ... i cant go online...
well after the crazy car incident i went to bali indonesia!!!
for my holidays...hahah with family and father friend...
well i stayed at a 5 star hotel...
haha but have package one!!.
this is the lobby...
mysterious eh?


well when i reached the airport my name was on the calling list...hhahaha
how many of u have yr name on this type of board???
hehe well after checking in the hotel we straight away sleep ... and the next day it was paradise!!!
by the way the price of 5days 4 nights stay was 1.4 million rupiah!!
so the next morning i started to take pictures...here are some nice one!!!


after the swimming pool is the beach already!!! and the swimming pool is warm.. so midnight also can swim without worrying about getting cold..
here is a picture of me!!!hahah nice one i think
After taking this photo i swan the whole day i swam untill we went to the town (kuta)
watch this the Hard Rock cafe!!! most popular place in bali!!!

haha but FIY KFC in bali was lousy... hehe so better go to macdonals... malaysia still the best!! yeah..
then there is sunset.. i managed to take some but might not be the best

then the 3rd day we went to the monkey forest, elephant temple, umm the sultan palace ,,, and many more but cant remember...hehe visiting was not really interesting plus tiring,,..


some ponds at my hotel
some pictures at the beach
u know i just love the beach here.. it is like what u ever dream.. but u need to stay at nusa dua.. a place with private residents.. high class one,.. hehe hmmm i want to bring my honey here but she cant.. if not it will be perfect...
well as i know my lecturer also have her honeymoon here same time as me.. and she saw me!?!?!?! what??? she must be with her husband as they just married... damm ..haha well i gotta go for now... maybe update later la

An exciting and dangerous morning (a must read for all)

This is an important message for everyone especially those who always hang out late night by car...

Its a normal night where I accompany Kar Kin to fetch his fren home after work. After that we went for supper at mamak. We had chat about cars, girls, soccer, and KK's future. After we had enough of blood suckers, we decided to continue our chat at his house. Before that, we get excited and wanted to try out some high speed cornering with KK's Viva. Our first attempt is an overhead-bridge U-turn near Plaza Phoenix (we name it "X"), so we went about 70km/h hoping to hear some so called drifting sound. We manage to get it a little sound so we decided its to dangerous to do it any faster as we might overturn the car. So, knowing that his car has the ABS technology so we decided to test it out. The moment we get out from the u-turn, there is a ATOS car was cutting in to our lane recklessly, so we tot dat he was trying to take the u-turn near Leisure Mall. As he overtake us, KK decided to move to the right lane and go str8 without taking the u-turn. The moment KK looking at his side mirror b4 he turn, i saw the car in front brake, so i "OI" him and KK mange to brake in time and switch lane. Suddenly, the ATOS wanted to turn right but KK manage to avoid it again. (i tot WTF) Hedid not make it to the right as a road divider is beyond him and i taunt him saying that "How you drive, mother f**ker?!). So we continue on str8 trying to test our ABS again. When our car reach our desired speed, KK looked at his back and side mirror b4 braking to avoid any accident. What he see is a familiar car which is less than 2ft at our right. Suddenly, that guy turn left and he bang KK's car's front. KK made a slight left turn and braking trying to seek explanation. The Atos stop too, so as KK was about to put his gear to "N" and get down, i noticed smth is really wrong bcos no ordinary driver would do this so i tot that juz now i taunted him and he was trying to seek revenge. But then thinking again i might got beaten up if i get down so i decided to run. So i turn KK's steering and shout "GO!GO!GO!". He listened to me without knowing what happened and accelerate for unknown purpose bcoz he is still blurr and tot that i have some experience so its quite trustable. The guy chase after us and KK tot "WTH u bang me u come chase me ah?". After the first u-turn at the round about, the guy is still chasing at us and mine and KK's leg is start to shake. We decided to go to balai and make a u-turn in front at the desa aman junction with a sharp and successfully perform a hairpin with a bit "eek" sound. The guy folo but he turn his way towards leisure mall. He might have figured out that we are bringing him to balai so he decided to flee. There is a cop parked in front of the desa aman food court so we explain our situation to the cop. We just say someone bang at us and the cop figured out that he might wanted to rob us the moment we get down from our car just now. So we tot that we had make a best choice for the day which is to "RUN".

These are the points extracted from the story above:
1. If ppl bang at u, go to the nearest balai and talk with the matter, u'll never know what his intention.
2. Dont hang out too late especially you are alone.
3. Never get down from your car before you reach balai or somewhere u think is safe.
4. Always alert when you're driving and try to aviod fight over with ppl in car (e.g. point middle finger or race with him)
5. Escape, but still consider your own safety. We wouldnt want you to end your life yourself b4 ppls do.

info???

THE SELF

[01] Real name: Tay Thye Keng

[02] Nickname:raymond

[03] Married: nope...not yet

[04] Zodiac Sign:sagi

[05] Gender:m

[06] Age:19

[07] High school: Smktc

[08] College: tarc

[09] Height:182cm??

[10] Weight: Blek :p

[11] Do you like yourself: ya of course

[12] Piercings: damm ...never

[13] Right or left: .....

[14] Are you a freak: super

[15] Hair:black

[16] Skin:brown

[17] Allergic:DUST!!!

[18] What are you doing now:doing this

[19] What will you do 1 hour later: studying

[20] What will you do 10 years later:haha...ask me personally

[21] Live with : family

[22] Siblings(included you):2

[23] Eldest: sis

[24] Youngest:Me

[25] Love/hate your family: love

THE LOVE

[26] You found your another half: yup

[27] If yes, who is he/she: jean chong

[28] If no, who you want he/she to be:jean chong also

[29] Time(s) you in relationship:4months++

[30] Ever woo boy/girl(0-100000): ya

[31] Anyone woo you before(0-100000):hmm.. even i also donno..friends say have a few

[32] Did anything wrong to your other half: ya hehe (sorry dear)

[33] What was/were the wrong you had done:between us only

[34] Ever argue with your other half:seldom..hmm donno la u should ask her

[35] You with your other half since:Aug 2008

[36] Are you straight/Lesbo:straight

[37] Reasons you love your other half:cheerful and caring plus loving

[38] You and your other half in which stage: ask her i am not so good in this

[39] You woo he/she or he/she woo you: haha pls ask her again

[40] Ever think of marry he/she: probally

THE FRIENDS

[41] Your first best friend:nela in raub

[42] Your first enemy:stupid malay punk name awie...

[43] The friend you love the most(1 only):my dear

[44] The enemy you hate the most(1 only): none currently

[45] Your most beautiful girl friend:i only have 1

[46] Your most handsome boy friend:i am

[47] The kind of girl you hate the most: arrogant, selfish, stingy, stubborn, dosent care about other ppl feeling

[48] The kind of boy you hate the most: almost the same as above

[49] You fall in love with your close friend before:hahah no

[50] Your best friend is your ex-lover: i only have 1..damm this quiz is not meant for me???

[51] If your friend backstabbing you: if that can happen it will be the friend i trust most...and he will be out of my life forever

[52] If your friend betray you:almost the same as above

[53] If your friend woo your lover:my bond with her is strong enough

[54] If your friend fall in love with you: i dont know ... never ever think of this before

[55] If you fall in love with your best friend: haha.. my best friend is a boy la...and i am not gigolo

THE STUDIES

[56] Are you a good student: sometimes

[57] You always done your homeworks/assignments: assignments yes la but hm seldom

[58] The teacher/tutor you love the most: i dont love them... just fond... Mr Kow

[59] Always late to school/college: ya...sleeping till the last minute

[60] Your class:ok la

[61] You love your seniors: why must always love leh???
love is a serious thing u know....

[62] Seniors who you love the most: shit them la

[63] Your classmates good/bad:how i know?

[64] Excellent result classmate:who cares?? i only make use of them

[65] Laziest classmate: cant comment on that

[66] Smart people: me

[67] Stupid people:cant comment on that

[68] Good looking people: me

[69] Ugly people:me

[70] Funny people: me

[71] Cute people: me

[72] Bad people: me

[73] Honest people:me

[74] Acting people: me

[75] You are what kind of people:all of the above answer saying 'me'

THE PREFER

[76] Lip or eyes:eyes

[77] Hugs or kisses:hugs

[78] Shorter or taller: normal

[79] Hesitant or spontaneous: spontaneous

[80] Nice stomach or nice arms: stomach

[81] Listener or Talker:both also i like

[82] Romantic or rich:romantic

[83] Good husband or good father:i wannna be both!!!

THE FUTURE

[84] Age to get marry: when i feel like

[85] Numbers of kid(s): when the time comes i will know

[86] Career: engineer probally

[87] Salary:enough to satisfy my taste and requirement

[88] Retirement age:when i have enough money to spend to satisfy my taste and requirement

[89] Properties value: enough to make me happy

[90] Wishes:health and happiness and stress free... money comes up second

2008 gone???

haha finally i am back to blogging..
2008 has passed????
hmm didnt realise it hahha
well there are many things going on in the year 2008
too many to describe...
main ones are posted in my blog earlier
but there is a lover in my year 2008
she was the one that kept me busy and cheerful for the later half of the year...
but we have gone through a few things that will be remembered by us for a very long time...
kinda busy now cause of exam...
and the future is still unknown...
keep yr head up all year cause no matter what happen there will be a solution to it...
see ya later

point of relationship

we all have a purpose to live
even robots have tasks that they need to complete if not why are they are created for?
hmm move on to relationship
relationship is when 2 ppl are close together and have feeling to each other.
it must come in a complete set in order to get a strong relationship
there must have sad moments and happy moments
happy moments are most of the time but the dangerous one is the sad moment..
it is very normal when the sad moments come and all the good moments will dissapeer...
no one is to be blame because we are all human...
we all want happy moment and never sad moments
but however the world is design to have its up's and down's so as relationship..
sad moments can really hurt someone and it is hard to recover it ...
but every problem must have it's cause and effect...
couple's must learn how to coupe with the moments and thus will make their bond stronger...
but too much of everything is not a good sign...
all must be in balance...
feeling is very important in relationship and couples must take care of each other feelings
one party might not say it out because they scared it might hurt the other party..
while the opposite is when we constantly say it out it might annoy someone..so the best to do is think before u act and speak...
finally, it is really hurtful when couples break up....
especially when it is sudden.. it could effect yr life for some time...
try to spare if possible cause after a big disappointment , bonds might get closer and stronger...
but when things go the other way
never discriminate anyone although they have done wrong's...
maintain a friendship if possible cause there is no need to quarrel over split milk

a day in kerling (925m above sea lvl)

hah
another trip to nature
this time is river...
haha
well it was on saturday..
we started out journey around 2.30pm
on the way we passed batu caves and follow the old and trunk road..
then half way.. my friend who organised this trip, his car broke down...
so we have to transfer all of his things to a storm which is luckly big enough to fit...
so we cont our journey...
well this is my friend that drive the storm...
well on the way up the hill...
the road was bumpy and rough...
hahah kl ppl if u go pls bring along a plastic bag...
hehhe cause u might trow up...
we cross 2 river... the truck i am sitting had no problem because the car is modified ...
but the behind one's have a little problem... hahah
there is also a video.. the car was stuck ...mud covered the whole tyre .... luckly the driver is experience so they got out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7G3PikyF8Y

when we reached there is about 7 pm..
so we started to set up our tent and mat before it is dark..w
we did it in time... after the tent
it is the food...
and I am the COOK...
hahah
i cook for all along with two girls...
one from china and another from phil....
hehe ...


haha
well then we have our dinner...
and we sat there and chat untill 2 am...
haha
we drank chinese beer with 62% alkohol..
what the !!! i drink two small cups and i am drunk...
haih so sap pai...
hahha...
then when it is time to sleep....
i also sleep but without sleeping bag...
so when it is around 4 am ...
the temp is around 11 degree..
damm cold till i wore 3 shirts and a long track suit also can shiver...
so i cant sleep and took a pic or them sleeping...
they all have comforter and sleeping bag but i dont have... so i shiver till morning..haih... hehe
when it is morning my friend cook maggi and we all eat together...
after that we decided to go for a swim...
the water was freezing... haha

and we went for fishing also but was not sucessful at all.... ha ha
then we decided to go in the water..
it took me half an hour to get used to the water temp before i can completely go in... haha



hehe was cold man....
after that it was lunch time again... hahah
after eating all was resting and relax...before going back...

by the time we were packing our things to go back.. my phone battery runs out..
so no pic from here...
then it was 3 pm we leave and journey through the jungle again...but this time we stopped at the hot spring and have a bath... hahah... this was damm hot,,,,... hahha
after that we start our journey home .... i reached home about 6.30 pm.... was very tired because didnt sleep properly last night...
heheh

5 issues when having a gf

haha..
basically there is not much but i did some research and have some idea....
so,
1.time management- u need to spend time with her... and trust me u will be bugged the whole day if u dont replay...haha so just manage yr time properly and u will do fine
2.$$$-money is also another problem... but if u spend wisely like less cyber and games... u should do fine....
3.always keep yr head low...haha girls never really like bosty boys... so keep yr head low man!!!
4.sacrifices- hmmm i bet many boys hate this..well sometimes u cant tell all things to yr gf although there must be no secrets between both of u...but sometimes keeping problems to yrself is a better choice...u will understand it very soon...haha
5.keeping her feel good ,comfy ,all the time...well dosent seems to be a big issue but still if u neglect it things can be bad...haha
now blurr ady... cant think
haha so will update if have more

5 good things having gf

1.U have a girlfriend!!! haha
2.someone is caring for u all the time....(except those who play play la)
3.u feel more confident about yrself when u are alone...cause last time i feel like no one ever like me....
4.u can experience the meaning of loving and caring someone u love.
5.u r training yrself to be responsible for yrself and yr lover.

ha ha

Ha ha 1st time posting with I phone...ha ha
hey all there is a new blogger...
PLs visit lilfootsteps.blogspot.com...
haih...pets stuffs...ha ha..
well can see that she still havent adept things properly yet...
hmmm...well there is always a guy waiting for her to adept...

How to ask or accept a girl to be yr gf???

well this is totally for the boys...
girls pls scroll down or press the x button...
haha...
so u wannna ask her to be ya gf...here is some tips...
1. Make sure u read my blog!!!!
2. Ask yrself "are u ready???"
3. if yes, then ask her out and MAKE sure u are alone!!! dont bring a friend or former gf or parents... that will give her the excuse to say "haiya have ppl around la"...oh ya and make sure she is alone too... for me if i wanna ask and have ppl around i ask them to get lost!!!...and DONT wait for the right time... no such thing...just ask out of surprise ....eg. hey is the food nice? i hope we can come here more often together...and she say yupe...then pop out the question...
4. Do something for her... either comfort, or safety.... like bring her to a restaurant that she like..but dont ask ya...figure out yrself...(well most of the time if a girl likes u she will feel comfortable if u are comfortable)...so actually it is for ya comfortableness....hahaha
5.make sure it is in the night...although afternoon also can but when night u all cant spend time much.... u must let her think what u say....dont ask her and hang out with her whole day... she might change her mind...cause they get super attentive after u ask...she will find every reason to cheat herself to delay the confirmation... so say it when it is goodbye time... where she can remember only yr good things..haha..she cant find any bad reason to reject u..so that she will think the whole night...hahah..oh ya and dont wear yr best yet ...
6.dont message her after u ask her... talk to her face to face...cause message can bring u all back to the 'friend' feeling..
7.if she answer u on the spot that is bullshit.... no way... or play play with u only.....so the next day approach her with a good look... eg . a dinner of birthday party...
not school or college time.... ask her again and she will replay u with her answer...if she say wait that means NO!!!!dun cheat yr self saying that she needs more time...haha
8. if she say YES....!!! then smile and give her a hug... for extra (a kiss on the forehead).. then act that u all like couple but dint tell anyone yet...she is still not able to get use to her surrounding with a boyfriend...Dont ever shout or do something like u won olympic...she can change her mind quickly...
9. Try more physical contact from now onwards...such as hold her hand ...hugs...
10.Have fun and be with her to make her happy not u....hahha no la.. but yr job now is to make her life happy ... and if u are not happy with anything dont tell her yet.... wait till everything settledown 1st then only u can tell her...
hahah tats all for now... will update if have more

WARNING!!!
-Do not shout to everyone when u ask her...
-rehearsal dosent work..sure will go wrong
-be clean and tidy

Gf??!?!?!?!? are u ready???

hahaha
back in gf action...
well gf...hmmm,, been thinking...why the hell i gives tips when i dont have gf yet...
haha nvm but still i find it quite useful...
the question is are u sure u are ready to put someone in yr life time table...
if say put in heart no problem la... easy... cause no one in yr heart ma...unless u have many gf..
strict remainder !!! : never let the girl u like to view this blog....cause if u use the tips she will know...
like me so charm...but there is still some that i kept it...haha
well things u need to consider to have a gf:
1. $$$
2.TIME
3.$$$
4.$$$
5.freedom
6.$$$
7.$$$
8.future
9.$$$
10.$$$
hahha so u sure u want a gf????
no la.. money is not the main problem la...
it is yr lifestyle that might have to change...
cause it is really hard to have a gf and doing the things u usually so when u dont have...
it can be good and bad...
but for me more to good la..
cause if i dont hang out with her i will be in my room dating with my comp...haha
well thats all for now...cant think more cause of the stupid exam la...
haha

BIB !!!!

back in blogging....
sorry ya long time no blog ady...
more of lazy than have other things to do...
hahaha
gat a few things happen these 2 months...
crazy months in my life ...
hahha
now having exam period but still after the 1st test like over mood ady
cannot must study back (after blog)
hahha
well have u all ever heard of cheer leading?????
i think so...
but have u ever experience it???
ever learn how to do it????those silly jumps and moves...
haha
well this idiot blogger have...dont believe it??
haha.. cant imagine a big buffalo can do cheer le.....
nvm must show it to u all la
but dun laugh so much la...

well there is video .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3BWA-sAEdw
but u cant see me clearly in this video la
hahah...
and u know what my team got champion for that competition in my college...
hahah cant believe it ... all of us like blurr on the 1st day but on the competition day..
all of us like professional cheerleaders...except for me ..haha
some of them sucks in practice but when competition time ....they beats the odd's..
haih such an enjoyable moment and crazy period in my life...
untill now i still think why i joined this damm thing...
there are more pictures but for my eyes only...
hahaha

sorry la long time no blog ady....

hi long time no meet

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i am practicing silent blogging
hhaha
no la.... umm quite long i never blog ....
because of
1. game
2.sick
3.after sick dun wan touch computer
4.now only starting to touch computer

well i have a question..
do u think yr teacher/lecturer is a good adviser about yr future?
i would say yes but not all...
because lecturer/teacher is a person that teaches people but does not really know the situation of the outside world...
so if u would ask for a opinion from anyone...pls think twice and made comparison with your thinking...
this is just a reminder to all of my friends...
believe in yourself and make the right decision...
dont worry if it is wrong.. just face it...

Guess Guess it is Putrajaya

hahah
long time already i never blog
sorry ah a little lazy but somehow someone motivated me
ok la this time i went to Purtajaya to have some view on our parents and rakyat money which is used to build it
at lease it serve its purpose by letting me look
but more of it is i entered the government office
haha secret and only me can enter haha
i went to the rural development office and the place was gosh!!!!
one menteri room is like one class room (not including the bathroom , eating room and meeting room that is all in a big room)
haiya i think next time i work with government la...
here is some pic
that is aunt... (going to be Datin)

this is the outer building.....well this is the compound for all the ministers to see only... what a waste of $$
for inside le it is like 8 star hotel

i think 1 floor only for 20 to 50 ppl working
sigh....
i managed to get the pic for the minister room toilet...
well after that i went for a ride all over putrajaya and took some pic
yala that is a mosque for a very little people to pray...

one of the best architecture bridge build in malaysia

well they also plat like Australia...

well thats the Prime minister office
well thats it for now
i got finish off the next post

Technology time????

............. lazy la to post ....some more no pic la........
because my phone kena water and cant repair already
too kau the damages... so i decided to buy iphone(crack ver)
lolz i think should be no problem la
RM2150 and it is expensive.... but nvm la pay deposit already
so umm i might be shifting to sg long as my father is going to buy a condo there
so i will post the ASAP
wait la when i get must lansi to all the college fren
now they say my phone is the most lousy among all of them
see la
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