
Hi! I’m Olivia (she/her), and I’m so happy you’re here. :)) Here’s a picture of me with a book in front of my face, because that’s somewhat of my natural habitat (although I also can often be found dancing under sunsets or wherever there’s a lot of chocolate).
Reading has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and my passion for books led me to start a book blog back in 2014. Years later, I’m still here, screaming about my favorite young adult contemporaries on my little corner of the Internet. Getting to talk about books I love with the amazing people in this community is one of the best things ever, and I love this space so much.
A few things about me~
- INFJ and an enneagram 2w1
- Christian
- Former dancer (always a ballet dancer at heart)
- Hopeless romantic & idealist
- Taylor Swift is perpetually on repeat
- Making Spotify playlists and Pinterest boards are my love languages
- My favorite book of all time isΒ Anne of Green Gables
- Would fall in love with Harry Potter, Gansey, or Mike Wheeler if given the chance
- Loves going to coffeeshops but always orders hot chocolate
- Rainy days speak to my soul
- In love with rom coms and period dramas
If you stick around, I guarantee you’ll learn a lot more about me, but I hope this was a somewhat decent introduction. Thank you again for stopping by! I look forward to fangirling together about books and everything else, too. <33

Hey there! Your blog looks super interesting, I’ve really enjoyed the content so far ^-^
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Hi, Ruby! Thank you so much- that means a lot to me. π Your blog looks wonderful as well!
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Wow you’re so cool!!!! I love your blog soooooo soooooo much so far and I’m sure it’ll just get better and better
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Thank you so so much, Poppy! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my blog. π Thanks again!
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Your bible journaling is BEAUTIFUL.
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I actually have to give all the credit to my bible! π I have this one: http://inspirebible.com/ and it comes with pre-drawn verses on some pages, and then you can color them in however you like. Thanks for commenting, Annie!
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Oh haha, oops. That’s a super cool bible! Your welcome. π
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I highly recommend it! It has a lot of space for journaling. π
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Okay thanks!! Journaling is the best.
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Fellow Anne Shirley lover here. ππ
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A kindred spirit.π₯° I adore Anne Shirley!
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Me too! I’m actually volunteering at an Anne of Green Gables summer camp at the end of July, haha! I even dyed my hair red– something I’ve been dying (no pun intended) yo do for years. My hair was really dark though so it only ended up auburn.π
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Oh my gosh, that’s so awesome! I didn’t know Anne of Green Gables summer camp was a thing, but now I feel like I’ve missed out.π I’m sure the auburn looks amazing! xx
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Lol! A couple of friends of mine founded it, and then it took off from there! I’m so excited to be doing it!
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So do I!
Great blog!
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Ahh, cool! Thank you!
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OMG your blog is so pretty! Anyways, I love you posts! Btw, I LOVE Percy Jackson too! I’m a daughter of God as well.π
xoxo-Brooke Jade
itsbrookejade.wordpress.com
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Thank you so much, Brooke Jade!πYes to Percy Jackson and, more importantly, Jesus Christ.β€οΈYour blog is so pretty as well!
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Thank you! Did you know that Percy Jackson’s birthday is tomorrow?π
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Haha yes, I read it on Clara’s blog.πBlue food time!
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π oh ok!
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Hi! I just discovered the blog and I can’t wait to read more! You can find mine here: anotebookonepenandme.wordpress.com.
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Hi, Saanvi! I’m really happy to have you here. π Your blog looks great, and I can’t wait to look at more of it.
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Thank you!
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Is that your Bible Journal? It’s lovely! β€
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Yes, it it! And thank you so much- though all I did was color it in, the image was predrawn into my Bible.π
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Great colouring! π
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Hello, I was wondering whether you’d be interested in a Canva vs PicMonkey post on my blog? All you need to do is write about which one you use, why and some tips for using it. If you are interested, please email: wildslifeblog@gmail.com
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Hi! Thank you very much for thinking of me.πUnfortunately, I am not allowed to email other bloggers. (My parent’s rule, which I respect!) I’d love to participate, so if there’s any way I could do it over a blog comment, I’d love to! But I understand if not, so just let me know. Thanks for asking!
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I completely understand that and respect that rule. Unless, are you allowed to use the contact form on my blog to submit your response?
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Or you could comment your response and then I could delete the comment once I have finished with it?
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Thanks for understanding! I don’t think I can do contact forms either, since they require an email. Would it work for me to comment my response on your blog, then you could copy and paste it into your post and delete my comment? π
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Yes, that would be absolutely fine! I completely understand. You can’t delete the comment but I can so I will make sure to delete it. Thanks for getting involved!
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Great, thanks!πSounds good. Just let me know all the deadlines and stuff!
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So, if possible could you comment your response as soon as possible. I am not sure when I am going to get the post up, but it will be in October some time.
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Okay! Thank you.
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hi, Olivia! I also LOVE dance, reading, and writing too! and I’m a Christian as well. :))
what kind of dance do you do? I do ballet. your blog is super pretty, btw! xo
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Hi, Carol!πThatβs so cool we have so much in common! I do ballet, jazz, modern, composition, and sometimes lyrical. I love ballet! And thank you very very much, thatβs so sweet of youβ€οΈ
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WOW that’s a lot. how much time does it take up in a week?! I hope I can do lyrical modern, hip hop, and tap one day maybe. and you’re welcome!! xo
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Yeah, haha! Iβm usually there 10 hours a week, though some of that is rehearsals, not just regular classes. Lyrical is so fun! I hope you get to do it someday. π
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WHAT?? that’s a lot of time… you must be so fit. xD haha yeah I hope so too! xo
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Love your blog. I am also a dancer, reader, sister ( to many π ) and a Christian. So glad to have found your blog. π
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Thanks so much, Maddy! I love finding out what I have in common with others out here on the blogosphere. π I’m glad you found it, too!
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Hi Olivia! Happy to have found your blog! I love the layout, the style the contentβ¦everything! Iβve read some of your posts and I canβt wait to read more! Looking forward to following you π
Lisa | http://www.fromdreamtoplan.net/
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Hi there, Liza! Thank you so much for your encouraging and kind words, it means a lot to me!πIβm glad you found your way here. I canβt wait to check out your blog as well!
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My pleasure! Oh thank you, co nice of you! π
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i am also a Christian and secretly attend Hogwarts and camp half-blood π have you ever been to harry potter world in universal studios?
i love your blog! i’m following now and i look forward to reading your future posts :))
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mckenna | https://tothestarsandneverback.wordpress.com
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Hi, Mckenna! I’m happy to hear we have so much in common. π I have never been to Harry Potter World, but I hope to someday. For now it just lives in my imagination, and through the movies.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kindness, and it has made my day that you enjoy my blog. I will be sure to check yours out.π
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Hey, Olivia! I have your blog button up…I just forgot to follow you! I love your blog!
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Hi, Ariana! Thanks so much, you are so sweet. π I’ll definitely check out your blog!
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Awesome! Thanks:)
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Hello! I’ve nominated you for The Awesome Blogger Award!
https://annapastelle.wordpress.com/2018/02/24/the-awesome-blogger-award/
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Thank you, Anna! π
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You have a wand?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
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Why yes, I do. π I got it at Barnes & Noble!
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Aww π¦ It’s okay, I have sticks *dies of laughter*
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I tagged you for the love the skin you’re in tag! https://caroleidoscope.wordpress.com/2018/04/04/love-the-skin-youre-in-tag/
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Thanks so much Carol! I commented on your post. π
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Hi Olivia! I was wondering if you’d like to do a collab sometime?
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Hey Anna! Iβd love to. π Do you mind emailing me so we can talk more about it?
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No, not at all!
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But it might take a while… figuring out email stuff right now.
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No problem! Let me know if I need to email you or anything. π
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I just found your blog and wanted to say I think it’s super cool how open you are about religion–I’m Catholic and I think Jesus is pretty amazing too.
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Thank you so much, Cailin.β€οΈThis comment means the world to me! Yes, Jesus is definitely the best.ππΌ
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Lovely blog! Following now! Also… howβd you enable comments on your about page? Curious! Rhiana xxx @ https://marshmallowharmonies.wordpress.com
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Awe, thank you so much, Rhiana! I will definitely visit yours as well. πTo enable comments, you go to edit the page, then go to page settings, then click the drop-down option More Options, and check the box that says ‘enable comments.’ Let me know if that makes sense!
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Your blog looks super cute, Olivia!! And ahhh you love HP and Jane Eyre, but most importantly, Hamilton as well!! β€
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Awe, thank you so much, Lily! I’ll definitely check out your blog as well. And YES to everything you said…HAMILTON AHHπ
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I’m so excited to have found another Hamilton fan!! What’s your favorite song? π
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Ahh, same! Oh my, how to choose…πI really love Non Stop, Satisfied, The Election of 1800, The World was Wide Enough..ALL OF THEM, it’s so difficult to pick XD What about you?
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I love Dear Theodosia, it’s so beautiful, and alos My Shot, Guns & Ships, and Alexander Hamilton. π
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All of those are amazing…Honestly, I could just write down every single song.π
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Thank you so much, Olivia! πΈ You’re so sweet & I’m so, so excited to scream about Hamilton and our mutual faves with you. π
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Me too, Lily!β€οΈ
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I love Hamilton and Percy Jackson too!! And Anne of Green gables was my childhood!
I love your blog BTW. I’m obsessed with your posts π
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Ahh, all of those are just so amazing! All three were my childhood, too.π
THANK YOU so much! That truly makes my entire day, you’re too sweet.πDo you have a blog? If so, I’d love to check it out.
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I love Harry Potter too – currently listening to the audio books and I am loving it!
ella xx
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Ahh! Harry Potter is so amazing, I’m so happy you’re listening to them all. β€οΈ
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yes! i’m up to the second one now! xx
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Ahh cool! They just get better from there. π
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I didn’t know you read Land of Stories too!
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YES! I love Land of Stories so much!
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Me too!
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your blog is so well put together!! the new pictures & updates abt glee look so good π
I am a Hufflepuff as well, and a PROUD one:) my favorite book series is the harry potter series, and my favorite childhood books are The Gollywhopper Games and The Candymakers and the Dish series!! huge KUDOS on how professional and nice everything is- it is evident you have worked hard!!
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Thank you! I’m glad you like it.π€Of course I had to mention Glee in there!
Oh yes, we are fellow Hufflepuffs.ππMuch love for Harry Potter, The Gollywhopper Games, The Candymakers…OH MY GOODNESS I FORGOT ABOUT THE DISH SERIES. XD Those were so good, all the mems are coming back now…
THANKS SISTA!
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You read the Land of Stories too? Uh, hello, big fan here?
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Yesss, I’m a big fan too!
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Are we twins? I’m an ice-cream eater, blogger *duh*, Christian AND INFJ too!
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Ahh, that’s so cool! We have so much in common, wow! π
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I just found your blog and I love it so much!! Keep up all the great work. I can’t wait to see more posts from you! π
-Rose β€
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Thank you so so much, Rose!πAwe, you’re too sweet- I really appreciate you stopping by!
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Hi!
Your blog looks really great! I’ll look forward to reading more! (And like you, I quite love my books(: )
~theJunebugblog
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Hi there! Thank you so much, I’m really happy you stopped by.βΊοΈAnddd I’m happy to hear you love books too, because books are just amazing!
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Aren’t they, though? (:
~theJunebugblog
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#1-I love ur blog
#2- I never looked closely at ur pfp and now I’m v happy because mbs and hp and land of stories and mother daughter book club and series of unfortunate events and all that amazing stuff π
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#1- THANK YOU, aww, you’re too kind!
#2- Oh yes, I featured a lot of my all-time favorite novels from childhood in that photo, and it alway makes me happy to look at. π
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omg i loved land of stories too !! your blog is so nice π
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Land of Stories is so good! And thank you so much.π
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[…] -Olivia […]
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Hello, Olivia!
I just found your blog and it looks awesome! I can’t wait to see your content! π I enjoy reading books, too! I hope to become a more avid one, though. I plan on reading 20 books over the summer, too! I’m a daughter of the King (most importantly!), somewhat of a writer, blogger, online homeschooler (I like school a lot! A little strange, I know π), AIO listener, and much more! π
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Hi, Heaven!
Thank you so much, you’re so kind.πGood luck with all your reading goals for the summer! Haha, I don’t think it’s strange to like school…I like it too, just not all the homework and stress part of it. XD Again, thank you so much for such a kind comment! π Your name is beautiful, by the way.
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Yay, I’m not alone about liking school! π Aww, thank you!
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Hi there! I nominated you for the Liebster Award. No pressure, but you are nominated if you’d like to do it(: https://thejunebugblog.wordpress.com
~theJunebugblog
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Thank you so much! I’ll go check it out right away.π
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I love your blog [and that picture of you holding all those books]. I love reading and writing, too. I like dance, quite a bit. I’ve seen a little of Glee, and I like it. You’re a Hufflepuff? Cool, I believe I’m a Gryffindor. Oh, I LOVE Harry Potter.
McKayla
http://www.crazycountrydolls.blogspot.com
http://www.thetalesofatriplethreat.blogspot.com
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Thank you so, so much, McKayla! You’re so kind.πYay for loving Harry Potter, dance, reading, and for having things in common! I’m so happy you found your way to my blog. π
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I’m so happy, too! Wait a sec: you love pastel pink? That’s one of my many favorite colors!
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YES, pastel pink is amazingπ
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I know! That’s partly why I love the ME! music video. Obviously I liked it since it was a Taylor Swift song and it had cats and pastel colors.
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So excited to have found your blog from Kat’s post on the Book Bloggers Awards, and it’s so nice to meet a fellow Christian!! Your blog looks adorable, and I’m so ready to follow you & read your content!
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Aww, I’m so happy you found your way here! Ahh, that’s awesome that you’re a fellow Christian. I hope you enjoy my posts, and thank you for following along!π
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Hey Olivia! Just wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Here’s the link: https://aninvinciblejoy.home.blog/2019/08/03/sunshine-blogger-award/
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Thank you so much for the nomination!
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Of course!
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