(vintage sweater, Fruit of the Loom shredded shirt, Morgan de Toi skirt, Forever 21 tights, Jessica Simpson boots, Alexander Wang bag)
Photos from Friday night in my favorite sweater that there was no question I was going to bring to New York with me. It's oversized to the point of being ridiculous but I wouldn't have it any other way. Had a pretty smooth flight over here and am now trying to get things organized in my hotel room.
This week was kind of a milestone. I went up to see my buddies at RVCA in Costa Mesa and try on the prototypes for the couple pieces that I designed for them and they look so damn good..thank you so much to Kristin (sidenote, totally having a go at the "Sydney short") and PM for the opportunity to do this! Seeing my name on hang tags is one of the most surreal experiences I've had and I cannot wait to show you guys the final product.
And the other half of the news is that I signed with Next, which I'm so so excited about..the second I walked in to meet them we just hit it off. Stoked to see what we can do together.
3.29.2009
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Your life is everything that I've ever wanted to do. Congrats.
RUMI!!! This is so amazing :]
Good luck with everything!!
Ahhh, congrats Rumi! That is so awesome....
cannot wait to see your line for RVCA and NEXT, how cool!
xoxo
Congrats! Good to hear that your talnt and skills are recognised and that you get such great opportunities:)
Nothing more amazing than a slouchy, perfectly oversized sweater!
Congratulations on all of your achievements! You're such an inspiration.
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Omg you will be such a great model!
WOW. Congratulations!!
That is so amazing!!! Congrats!! I love this outfit and cannot wait to see your pieces!!
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Holy crap, you've got the life!! Congrats, you totally deserve it.
xoxo
Stephanie
www.modernantoinette.blogspot.com
congrats!!!!!! That is so amazing!! I can't wait to see your clothing line!!!!!
Stunning as always. & woah, congrats.
o wow! exciting things!!! congratulations!
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Are you going for full-time model or just occasional spokesperson? Either way, congrats!
wow congratulations! such a rockstar ;)
Hope you have a fun trip in New York!!
oh well done! next! how amazing...your fab xx
congrats! rumi, i love ur outfit flawlessly grungy shabby chic
i follow ur blog care to follow mine?
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congrats!!
congratulations rumi!
when and where can we buy your designs for RVCA?
CONGRATULATION!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
I'M FREAKING OUT SO EXCITED FOR YOU!
MUST GO BACK TO THE TOP NOW TO SEE WHAT YOU'RE WEARING- WAS
SO DISTRACTED
BY THE TEXT! ;)
I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU! AS IF THE CLOTHING LINE WASN'T THE BEST
THING EVER AND NOW NEXT!
FANTASTIC, LADY!!!
XX
Congrats on both parts of your fantastic news! I look so farward to seeing the clothes you designed for RVCA!
That's so amazing! Congrats on everything! Can't wait to see your line at RVCA.
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wow! thats great! do like always have someone come with you to take your pictures or how do you do it???!!!! its fab!
I was wondering when you'd start modeling! I'm so excited & happy for you :D
MODELING ?????????????
OH MY GOSSSHH!, amazing even more so than the line!!!! wow, first Laurel and now you! =]
xx
Your over-sized sweater is pretty amazing, and I love the bag too. In New York, are you? I'm tempted to go to the city in hopes of seeing you. Haha, stalker-ish? Hope you have an enjoyable stay. :)
Amazing tights Rumi. Loved how you've styled them
xx Take care
CONGRATULATIONS on everything!!! Can't wait to see your line!
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I have to say-- I'm so very excited to see your contributions to RVCA!!!! And I think it's great you're going to model-- you're already so enviably fabulous and knowledgeable!
-Ava
http://www.aandhblog.wordpress.com
Love the wang bag
and congrats on all of it!
I cannot wait to see more modeling from you
You look like you're one step away from homeless in these pictures. Nevertheless, nice tights! I think the skirt colors throw the look off but eh...I'm jealous of your Wang bag! :[[ It's lovely. And GRATS! :D
congrats rumi!!
That third picture = unbelievably awesome style.
... and the Sydney short is VERY popular in Australia at the moment. (Sometimes too short... seriously. Bum cheeks go on the inside, girls...)
can't wait to possibly snatch up your pieces, what an amazing opportunity!!
also, congrats on landing next.
xx
Kara
What an exciting week! Every girl's dream!!
I am in LOVE with your blog.
I love your shredded shirt (ingenious) and your boots.
And signing with Next!?!?
That's major and freaking AMAZING!
Good luck to your future endeavors (:
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thats my girllll ahah
you look cute rumi, and i cant wait to see your rvca pieces+ see you in a magazine, you were made to model
wow. congrats!!!! that is quite an achievement. can't freaking wait!!!! m
huge congratulations on both the designs for RVCA and also the signing with NEXT! AMAZING!!!
everything is combined so perfectly!
-overpriced balain + balenciaga
marni
marc jacobs engaged
Christian Lacroix for Gola
on
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wow what amazing news! we all knew about the clothing but not the modeling...congratluations rumi!!!
congratulations Rumi! Designing clothes and modeling...it seems like all of your dreams are coming true :-)
You look beautiful and I adore that sweater! I hope you love NY as much as I do (live here).
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Amazing news, Rumi. Congrats!
OH MY GODDDDDDD
i don't even know what to say, i'm so unbelievably happy for you right now! your life is just going fantastically, and i'm jealous. tell us your secrets?
r, congrats on the great news. :)
let me know when you need the contracts reviewed. ;)
c.
This is absolutely amazing! I can't wait to see what the future had instore for you!
A modeling contract and a clothing line all in one trip? Amazing.
congrats squared!
AND i love love love your outfit.
as usual.
naww congrats on the rvca designs, i can't wait to see them!!! you've achieved a goal many would aspire achieving! you look great!
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wOw!
congrats, Rumi!
you deserve it.
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Lucky you, you must be thrilled! And I'm sure you can handle anything that comes your way. :)
Aw, I wanted that bag too but in black. It looked so good when I saw it at Co-op. Anywho, MAJOR CONGRATS TO signing with Next! awesome!
i'm so happy for you rumi!
can't wait to see what you've designed - and excellent about next too!
that is incredible. really really incredible.
congratulations!
Wow well I was just waiting for all this to happen for you, congratulations on both the RVCA and NEXT, how exciting! So so happy for you, cant wait to see whats in store for you in the future, and cant wait to see the pieces you designed.
Congratulations, Rumi!
WOW, maybe one day I'll get the chance to do some of this. Hahah this is really corny but you kind of bring optimism and hope for me to see. : ) Congrats!
Go Rumi!
I love your purse. I totally have been wanting it and particularly in white too.
whoot go you!
let us know what's up w/the modeling!
lol
omgg!! i cant believe you signed with next!!
Congrats rumi!!! im glad your blog is taking you places!!
Congratulations. Next. WOW.
what a life you are living right now lady!
can't wait to see the rvca pieces and your future modelling career xx
Congrats on modeling AND designing! You are definitely going places, and fast!!
-Ashley
http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com
Wow, congrats! No surprise there though, you're gorgeous.
I was just thinking last night when i saw those photos how you should really model.
I am a profit.
Can't wait to see the line
Your tights remind me of the ganja...
Congrats!!!
took you damn long enough to get signed lady!
you look hot. can I have your bag pleasE?
The update on the events happening in your life are amazing! So wonderful to hear about all these good fortunes going your way. This is only the start of more to come!
INSANITY, RUMI! INSANITY.
an infinite amount of well wishes and good luck sent your way all the way from GU!
thanks for always sharing with us =]
<3
Your outfits are so wonderfully put togethe, yet in a chaotic way that makes them interesting
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! congratulations!!!
i would probably sleep, eat and bathe in anything you design.
start your own line, and count me as customer numero uno.
Don't forget the little people!
You deserve everything great coming your way. You've paved the way for the rest of us bloggers =)
-Juley
Congrats!!! U always make us jealous!!! I know that U always wanna be a model tho. Finally your dream came true. Woo hoo!!! Asian version of Erin Wasson. GO GIRL!@!!
Yes, please have them do something with your hair.
I love how you manage to get 3 different prints to go well together.
Wow, congrats, seems like everythings coming together for you! xx
holy buckets, rumi. a million and sixteen congratulations - - - you totally deserve it. seems like the world is going your way! promise me you'll still rock f21 and fruit of the loom when you're super famous?
By the way, what is your ethnicity? Its always been a mystery to me!
ohhh can anyone tell me what's the name of those jessica simpson boots!!!???
Congrats!
please don't abandon your blog when you become uber famous!
this topshop latice back bodycon would look great on you :)
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&productId=1100523&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=
rumi x rvca? can't wait. congrats!!
congratulations!!! i think you deserve it, and i´m looking foward to see the results (do you understand me? i think my english sucker!!)
i like the tights, not much the skirt... ;)
Congratulations! Can't wait to see the clothes.
For a second then I thought you'd done your hair in pigtails in the first picture! Congratulations on signing with Next.
I like the tights and the skirt a lot.
Congrats on next!That's so exciting.
Congratulations! It really seems like you're going to have an incredibly exciting and promising life :)
Oh fantastic ! well done!
Stunning photos as always!
you're not even that tall or skinny enough to be a model.
I like your white ripped shirt!=)
Hey Rumi, congrats on landing a good agent... It's so funny that you fell into this now, as I've been following you for only a month or two but since then EVERYTHING's been happening and I'm just so excited for you... Also started a new blog, quite appropriate to your situation. You might have a good giggle at the pics too. Thanks for commenting on sexyredframe! x
AMAZING outfit !!
cograts my dear! america's next top model/blogger!
rumi this is amazing!
cannot wait to see what you've done for RVCA... it must be exactly what i'm looking for!
i hav a couple of grungy things in my vintage shop on etsy that totally remind me of you!
omg rumi! as a long time reader i feel like you've deserved this!! it's people like you that succeed.. work hard and earn it soon enough :) your time with your outfits and blog have really motivated a lot of people and i think you so deserve it. i'm so going to buy anything you design! just please sell it to us for affordable prices ;) congratulations with everything!!!!!! don't forget to blog about everything!!
congratulations on your agency. sounds amazing. cant wait to see what jobs you get to do! adore your outfit.. the tights are smashing and so is the bag-(yum) and the shredded shirt goes perfectly with the outfit
oooooooommmmmmmmmmg. my favorite thing about fashion (that people, including myself cant accomplish) is mixing fucking prints. officially because my new god.
omg rumi. i can just say congrats. for everything. amazing.
geez you're flying high! congrats! :)
Congratulations on everything! I'm stoked to see everything...
xxx
congrats! it all sounds so exciting! love the tights, shredded tee, and alexander wang bag! perfection!!
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Such great news! I am so happy for you! I have been following your blog for about a year now and I really think you deserve everything comming your way. It is so fun to see everything you have acchieved so far. I can't wait to see where this is going.
woah! that sweater is crazy amazing!
congratulations on getting signed! cant wait to see pictures of the work you do :)
i love your blog so much!
i feel kinda "typical-starter-blogger" saying this, but would you like to exchange links with me?
Its basically a blog about how I, a 15 year old Londoner, am making it into the fashion industry (hopefully) and all the outfits and thoughts along the way!
www.fashionistadujour.typepad.com
xoxo aindrea
I've been following your blog for a few weeks now and i finally decided to start up my own fashion blog after much needed inspiration from a bunch of fantastic fashion blogs, such as yours. Congratulations on signing with Next. I'm sure you deserve it. All the best with modelling and design. Keep up the great work on your blog.
FD
wow! congrats on signing with Next and your RVCA line! must be so exciting for you!!!
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as if you don't deserve it all :)
don't forget about us little people!
girl your a model!!! amazing. And so exciting about the RVCA designss, can't wait to see what you've created!! xxx molly
Oversized is nice!=D
Rumi Neely, you are amazing, and my fashion icon number one. You make cheap outfits look like a million bucks! I love how you combine cheap clothes with more expensive, and make everything look fabulous. Your beautiful shots just make my days. I'm in love with your style - and can't wait to see what you've designed, but I'm already certain of one thing; It's gonna look awesome. Congratulations on everything - you really deserve it. Lots of love - Marlene. (ps. I'm Norwegian, so I'm sorry if my English isn't too good. Still reading and loving your blog, though.)
You're going places! :)
that sweater looks supercosy!
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Congrats, Rumi! I'm actually kinda surprised that you didn't sign with an agency sooner. Your pics are always amazing!!!
xx, carrie
www.mybarestyle.com
aw, bless the one or two haters :) how cute they are!
congrats rumi, please don't give the blog up once you become famous!
x
Congrats Rumi!!
I just hope they won't let you loose some weight because your current figure is ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!
Keep it up.
Very nice sweater and tights.
Love from Paris.
Congratulations! who knew a blog could bring you so far =)
Congratulations, the hard work is paying off!
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Amazing look! great skirt <3
Love your tights...
xx,
Sam @PrettyLovely
Everything sounds like it's going great. Good for you! =)
Love the shredded top by the way! And also the oversized cardigan.
so cool!!! kiss xx
In Buenos Aires was the Feria Puro Diseño 2009.
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Wow talk about trying too hard. Everyone in PB wears flip flops and tank tops..not nylons and heels..
I lovee the mix of prints here.
And congratulations on both pieces of news!!
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Wow, when you started this blog, did you ever imagine it would take you so far?
Congrats, and I hope you continue to include us in all your endeavors, we live vicariously through you :)
Love these tights....
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i love your look;)
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Congrats on everything rumi!! You are living such a perfect live that i guess almost every girl out there wants to have. :)
Hey, love your blog. Check out Neon Youths!
oh my god, you are amazing.
Congrats love, you deserve it. You remind me of Mimi from Rent in this outfit, tres lovely.
To the anon a few comments above: Why the fuck would anyone have a style blog if they dressed like everyone else? Loser..
I love your tights !!
love this.
the bag is nice.
x
lovelovelove.
Wow coongrats for all those acheivements, you go girl! can't wait to see the RVCA clothes :-D loving the tights and jumper. gorgeous As Ever!
xxxc
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Love the tights. Have fun in NYC! http://isnotfashion.blogspot.com/
all great news! plus i love this fantastically layered outfit. definitely one of my faves.
Gratz Rumi, I'm probably one of your oldest readers, all I can say is you totally deserve it, I'm glad the fashion world discovered you. Talent does shine through :)
love beach pics. ;)
XX!!
today is a good blogger karma day dude.. garance shooting for elle, sea of shoes on kanye's blog... it's nice to read all this happy news
PS first comes YOUR OWN BRAND (this may or may not be a product someone can buy, it is the intangible)- then comes everything everyone wants you to do for them- hopefully not until ~45 years of staying true to yourself- see the Valentino movie.
fame comes from having your face in a lot of places etc. but the riches (spiritual and otherwise) come from building your own brand first
While you're there check out MNG by Mango in Flushing NY! I mean, excuse the rattiness and utter asian-esque of Flushing if you do go but the little Mango mall they have there is fantab!
WOW!!! I'm completley out of word!!!! Absolutley jalouse of coures, but at the same time very happy for you!!! It's so exciting! I guess congratulations are way in order!
Can't wait to see the results of thoes photoshoots you mentiones!
xo
Wow, congratulations!!! Things are really taking off for you. Have fun in NY!
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You've become a professional model? ABOUT TIME! Your pics on the blog has always suggested that!
Now all we need is for someone to recognise Colin as a world class fashion photographer and sign him up!
Warmest congrats Rumi!
GORGEOUS as always!!! I love your skirt.
xx
Congratulations, Rumi! I'm not surprised at all. I can't wait to watch your progress x
rumi
your life is a fairytale. i hope you are grateful because DAMN girl! haha, seriously though, congrats. all sounds incredible and exciting and inspiring.
x
egotrippingatthegates.blogspot.com
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
wow, you'll get to work in the same agency as Anja Rubik...that is SO amazing!!
ps. loving the way you work jessica's boots!
-adalia
Has anyone sen this?
http://blondenotebook.blogspot.com/
She looks familiar!
WOW! Congratulations sweetie!! I'm so excited to see your designs...do your loyal readers get any kind of sneak peak
And congrats on NEXT! We all knew it was only a matter of time before someone snatched you up! ;)
I have a random question for you if you have time to answer us...
HOW do you organize your closet? You have what seems an INFINITE amount of clothes, shoes, and accessories, and I'm just PUZZLED as to how you keep your closet organized. I have an organization problem ;_; so I'm always on the lookout for new innovative and space saving ideas for closets. I loved the post you did on your shoe rack...so please, if you get a tiny chance, please share your tips with us! :D
Oh, that is awesome! Congrats! Can't wait the results although I don't have the posibility to get them...
All I can say is "WOW!"
I've been following your blog since...well almost the very beginning(!) and I can't believe how far you have come. You're such an inspiration! It seems like this blog has turned you from just another fashionista into a minor celebrity in such a short time. No doubt you'll be an A-lister soon! Congrats on all of your success!
Hmm aren't your legs too short and muscular for modelling? But I'm still jealous of them! Your face is pretty cute though. When I saw this outfit I was like, this is one hot mess! Rumi, you can do much better than this! Your previous outfit at the beach was great! Btw, you should be a modelling duo. Colin should model too if he isn't already!
I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!! YOU ARE SO PRETTY AND STYLISH!
the third pic is perfect.
congrats and looking forward to seeing your rcva designs!!!!!
and to the person who said "bless the haters, they're so cute"--LMAO
SO TRUE
Lucky lucky lucky! Awesome skirt. :-)
WOW!!!!!!!!! congratulations girl!!! It's so inspiring to see all those things happening to you! I remember when you had just started......a few pics with a simple camera and now this! Good for you! all the best wishes on your career!
this is such great news, rumi!
congrats!
i always thought you would be a great model. you are unique. like kate moss, you kind of defy all requirements to be a model yet it completely works. this isn't meant to sound insulting but somehow your less than towering height, toned and non-emaciated body, and lateness coming into the modeling game totally mesh! and your personal style that inspires designers across the globe doesn't hurt ;)
anyways i wanted to show you these shoes.
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=10&id=16450439&parentid=W_SHOES_SANDALS&sortProperties=&navCount=21&navAction=poppushpush&color=21
they're so up your alley. high and uniquely sculpted wooden wedge, leather, braided and studded details in gold AND silver
oh, and duh they come in black
i hope i'm not completely wrong in my vision that you would look bitchin in them!
Rumi Darling, That is FAbulous news! Girl Congrats!!!!! Can't wait to see you doing campaigns. You are so beautiful and have a great sense of style!
Your friends at Heights of Fashion adore you
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Congrats on getting signed! Well done. You deserve it, your gorgeous. Cant wait to see what amazing things you get to do
Please click here to visit me at Vintage Tea!
x
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That Alexander Wang bag! And congrats to getting sign with Next. Damn, you are so lucky.
hey rumi,
is the color of your a wang bag called bone? the bone bag on shopbop looks more tan, and yours looks white but i think they might be the same color.
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you are so self made and i love that. everything you have, you deserve. keep on blogging so we fellow fashionistas can keep living vicariously through rumi neely. <3
i love the shredded shirt and tights. i love all your outfits they are so unique!
XXXOXXO
Libby ~ www.fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com
great outfit, that sweater is fab!
but you dont look like a model at all.
you look awesome....
Congrats you've done well you do owe your success to all your fans an haha fanatics but I know it's bloody hard work to keep a blog like this one going.
The outfit though...er...each piece is good put together...you look terrible.
well done . .
awesome dress up ~!
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your face looks so good in the 2nd photo.
congrats!
Lovely !
i love that vintage sweater, it looks so good!!!
lucky you ;)
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Congrats on everything!! It's so exciting to see how you've evolved and to see all the exciting opportunities coming your way.
Fab. I'm loving the sweater. Good look with your new opportunities x
cool.congratulation:)im happy for you!GO RUMI!
Congratulations on signing with Next!!
Kisses from Paris!
xoxo
www.chicsetera.com
Lovely urban pics !!!
Congratulations Rumi! That's great news, looking forward to seeing you in an editorial :)
Also, the day you get tired of that oversize sweater, just let me know lol ;)
totally an eighties look
sexy shredding
ooh wow, congratulations x
aw, congrats, rumi! hella stoked for you...can't wait to see everything unfold. :)
Congratulations!!!
Those are amazing opportunities! And I love that when great things all happen at the same time... you worked hard, and enjoy it :)
xx
always so beautiful!
congrats on signing with next! and Im drooling over that shredded tee
Lovely and cool!
Zepequeña.
but you're so ordinary...
this is not a good clash of patterns. those tights, seriously?
whoa, totally weird, but i went to high school with Abby from the LA location
she's absolutely sweet :)
Congrats on the signing! Realisitically speaking, I can't... really imagine you becoming huge like Georgina Stojiljkovic, considering your height and face, but I can see you being commercial, maybe more like Kemp Muhl. That is much more than nothing and a nice job to say you have!
Lovely look, we follow you...
Your style really inspires our lives...
Have a look to our blog if you have some time!!
Hasta la vista, Mademoiselle
wow as if!
ypur amazing rumi!
xxx
Your life is what I dream of! You've got great style girl and a great blog as well!
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You were made to model pretty clothes. Congrats..
Ps. this sweater looks like it's the comfiest thing man ever made!
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Rumi, sometimes i think your letting all this attention you've been getting.. get to your head. Your a beautiful girl and you have good style most of the time but this outfit is awful. I really don't like that sweater, the shirts cool, the skirts cool, the leggings are cool, but all together it looks sloppy.
But congrats, on the modeling contract and the rvca line. I guess hard work really does emount to something. Great job!!
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