Join the Fun!

Final score:

38points

Smiley!

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Mistralok 2 years ago

Not properly by any means.

7points

Deleted Facebook, Instagram and other social media accounts.

Final score:

31points

Ranger_Jay

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Tee Witt 2 years ago

I did that a year ago and only use BP now.

10points

I read.

Final score:

25points

scared but determined

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𝙸'𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚘𝚘𝚋!(new account) 2 years ago

Me too :)

5points

For self-care (mentally at least) everynight before i go to bed i look in the mirror and remind myself that i am beautiful no matter what.

Final score:

21points

Chinmayee Kalghatgi

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Mistralok 2 years ago (edited)

"I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me." -Al Franken-

5points

Read books, drink tea, have hot showers.

Final score:

19points

Michael Davison

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KC Nordquist 2 years ago

Hooray for hot showers!

2points

Cuddle with my kitties.

Final score:

19points

Rider

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Walk. It's exercise and my best healthy method to remedy stress/anxiety.

Final score:

17points

A Jones

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Tee Witt 2 years ago

I have to walk every day as I have a dog. I know I should walk more but it is so boring around here (where I live at the moment) never lived anywhere with such boring walks before.

4points

turn my music up as loud as i can and scream along to it. its strangely calming.

Final score:

16points

-logansucrose-

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-logansucrose- (Submission author) 2 years ago

if yall need song suggestions that are good for screaming along to, just ask me.

9points

For me I don’t listen to harmful comments, or overly rude remarks. If it’s something that will purposefully anger/irritate me I ignore it, and just remind myself I don’t need to be put through this.

Final score:

15points

Klorx

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Cayna Louise 2 years ago

I love this advice, I don’t need to be put through this.

4points

#10

Sing while playing my piano

Final score:

14points

bigfoot

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Tee Witt 2 years ago

I wish I could play the piano, then I would join you but in thoughts only, my voice is awful and I am tone deaf. Always wanted a piano, will get one when we have moved.

2points

#11

sleep

Final score:

13points

Cwc Connie

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#12

I remind myself that it's okay to get a 9/10 on a quiz and that grades don't matter if they are stressing you out everyday?.. I am not sure if I just explained it okay but I also draw which helps me feel calm 😌

Final score:

11points

Michalina

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#13

I do my own acrylic nails. Super intense designs with multiple color changes, Swarovski crystals. The kind that costs you $300 in a salon. And also gardening is self care for me.

Final score:

10points

Bettie-Jean Neal

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Night Owl 2 years ago

Now I'm imagining gardening with those nails (and without gloves on)

4points

#14

Play my sax.

Final score:

10points

DorkLimester6000

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#15

Go on a walk and listen to music

Final score:

10points

Nicole Marie

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#16

Warm oil (mixed) head self-massages twice every week.

Final score:

9points

DUN DUN

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Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent 2 years ago

What oils do you use? Would love to try this!

1point

#17

I have a cat

Final score:

9points

Rachel W B

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#18

Birdwatching. No, really! It's a hobby AND self-care! Okay, I have a monumentally stressful and "essential" job, and that's one way I deal with stress. Birding gets me out of the house and walking, hiking, or exploring new areas, so it has physical benefits, and the mental benefits are awesome as well. Birding requires concentration and opening one's senses, which provides a means of turning off my worries and devoting my entire mind to an awareness of nature. It's almost like meditation, or as close to meditation as I can get, and it really does relieve stress. Plus, it gives me other birders to meet in a friendly way, which makes it a hobby with physical, mental, and social benefits. Beat that for a hobby!

Final score:

9points

Otter

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Daria B 2 years ago

Plus, you get to see so many adorably cute folks. Birds are so cuuuuute ♡

4points

#19

After several therapy sessions for mental health issues and 3 suicide attempts, I started posting positive affirmations on my mirrors to remind myself that I am worthy, beautiful, loved, etc. I read them daily and one the really low days, I read them over and over again. It helps.

Final score:

9points

Lovin' Life

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Alice Landers 2 years ago

Good for you! Remember there is ALWAYS someone who loves you *hug *

4points

#20

̶y̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶m̶o̶m̶ (I’m sorry I had to). In actuality, I go on runs around my neighborhood with my dog. Also, a few years ago I specifically bought a beanbag to just punch and scream into, and it helps me get rid of my pent up anger (at the cost of weird looks from the neighbors) since I’m always angry because of something. Honestly, I bet we all are in this Russia-Ukraine crap. #StandWithUkraine

Final score:

8points

CherryPlays

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Rebekka Netten 2 years ago

The beanbag is a good idea I'm gonna try that🙂

2points

#21

Naps! Journaling, counseling, take a drive with music loud, baths.

Final score:

8points

Suzi Q

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#22

Clarinet practice and rehearsals.

Final score:

7points

HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN

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DorkLimester6000 2 years ago

Yeah! Fellow band mate! I play alto sax.

2points

#23

Dance. I'm a professional ballet dancer (when I'm not studying for college), and I use my garage as a studio (sort of, i have a barre)

Final score:

7points

Legolas Greenleaf

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#24

I crochet!

Final score:

7points

Jellie Snijders

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MadFox 2 years ago

oooh, same!!!

4points

#25

I get a bath bomb from Lush and then I take a really long bath. Another thing I do is talk to my girlfriend, they're really supportive and help me feel better about myself.

Final score:

6points

ChickenNugget

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#26

Read books , paint and listen to my fav songs

Final score:

6points

Maddie (Mad+Huja)

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#27

Going to the gym with some good music. Ultimate self care for body and mind.

Final score:

6points

Veronica Sjöberg

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#28

from Saturday night, say 10pm till Sunday night, I switch off my phone and binge watch movies.

Final score:

6points

Ike Nneka

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Rembrandt Q. Einstein 2 years ago

I need to start turning off my phone on Saturday - Sunday night. That's a great idea!

2points

#29

Withdraw...sometimes I can't deal with people and just need to be surrounded by silence.

Final score:

6points

Missmic

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Olivia St. John 2 years ago

YES

0points

#30

Not be around people.

Final score:

6points

JustinTime

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#31

I make a cup of hot tea with honey and I snuggle with one of my kitties. Never underestimate the power of a good cup of tea.

Final score:

6points

Zaziana

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Pharmtechgurl 2 years ago

or a good kitty

6points

#32

Practise to be patient.

Final score:

5points

Piet Puk

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#33

Pick good friends and go to church

Final score:

5points

Reagan Maher

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Jingleheimer 2 years ago

I recommend the orchard on Green Street for fresh, ripe, pick-your-own friends.

2points

#34

It's strange, but pastel pink. Wearing pastel pink, pastel pink bedsheets, and pastel pink stuffed animals! Especially bunnies ^^ I know it's probably not considered self-care, but what's weird about me is dark colors, even in small quantities make me sad for some reason, so I basically have to wear pastels!

Final score:

5points

(っ◔◡◔)っ blush

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Otter 2 years ago

Whatever works! For me, the most calming room I ever had was a bedroom with deep blue walls, the color of the evening sky, but if pink works for you then use pink.

2points

#35

I take off my shoes and socks and walk around barefoot on the rug and make fists with my toes.

Final score:

5points

Tim

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September 2 years ago

YIPPEE KI-YAY

-3points

#36

Play my instruments, sing, read, and sleep. That’s all I have to say

Final score:

5points

Elyce

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#37

I feed my small fish in my little pond, I look at how all my plants are growing. I go for a very fast long walk by the ocean.

Final score:

5points

Rhonda Gestos

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Klorx 2 years ago

Love fish, fish ponds, and gardening despite not doing any of these things 😅

3points

#38

I eat the best I can 95% of the time. I exercise a lot mountain biking, walking, hiking. I stay away from people! Get 6 to 8 hours of sleep per day although my schedule is all over the clock. I listen to music all the time and do plenty of singing, dancing, and whistling in Solitude. I draw cartoon strips and write in an ongoing saga (by hand). I stay away from drama and set rock solid boundaries for my own safety and peace of mind.

Final score:

5points

September

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#39

It may sound simple, but I started owning my accomplishments, and praising myself when I deserve it.
Many people beat themselves up when they mess up, but when they do something good, they just brush it off like it doesn't matter. It leaves people with poor self esteem and low confidence.
So now I say, "I did a great job, I'm proud of me!"

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Final score:

5points

Lalalaina

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#40

Try empty my mind. Don't allow verbal thoughts.

Also, keep my phone permanently on silent. If you need me, text. If you are phoning, it's just an emergency that YOU think is an emergency. If it's work, no, it's not an emergency. If it's life-threatening, well, it will take me at least 30 minutes to get there so you'll be dead by then... so ... no there really is no point to phoning.

Final score:

4points

ZAPanda

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#41

Weirdly its not me but the cat. Every evening, once work has finished, dinner is eaten and then tidied up, the kids are put to bed. I lie on the sofa and the cat curls up on my chest. Thats my unwinding, de stressing time. That little fluff ball has now idea how she helps me!

Final score:

4points

James D

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GenericPanda09 2 years ago

I used to love that when I had cats. The rhythmic purring and padding are just soooo relaxing.

0points

#42

read books, watch anime w/ french vanilla and all that calm shiz.

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

Final score:

3points

abeer s.

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#43

I try a new craft and usually fail. it's just cathartic to create and not hate imperfections

Final score:

3points

Katrina Whitmell

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#44

i watch yaoi (gay hentai)

Final score:

2points

Lil Neeagor

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ZAPanda 2 years ago (edited)

nice! I appreciate honesty.

2points

#45

I have so many sayings i can't keep track.

Final score:

2points

Pamela Chen

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Klorx 2 years ago

Why comment this? No offense but this isn’t useful in the slightest, and comes off as humble bragging.. also even if this is a joke, not really a good place for it, best of luck improving in the future.

0points

#46

I love baking because it really clears my head. Sometimes extravagant, sometimes just plain cupcakes with droopy frosting. It's just really fun for me and I like to listen to music while I do it.

Final score:

2points

katiecat

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#47

Listen to music, Read a book, play with my dog, or take a hot shower.

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Final score:

2points

Monika Swanson

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#48

I'll run a hot bubble bath with some nice scents, light some candles, and plan on a long relaxing soak with my kindle and a joint....however, my idea of a 'long' soak and how long I can sit in a bath for are two different things so i'm usually out in 10mins - but it's not about the time in it, it's more the mood setting that chills me. Well, that and the joint xd

Final score:

2points

GenericPanda09

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Alice Landers 2 years ago

;)

1point

#49

Pray. When faith seems low, I read Galatians and Ephesians. Faith comes by hearing. Hearing comes by the word of God.
To lift my grief over this messed up world, I look at gem stones and semiprecious stones. I look them up on the web or hold the stones I have. I think of the Lord creating everything. And I marvel at the detail He put into these pretty little stones. He cares more for you and me than we can imagine. And we are more precious to Him than these precious stones are to us. I especially enjoy holding my mother's gems and jewelry. Each piece was a gift. We could never give enough to match her grace. I'll be with her soon enough. Together, we will praise our God beyond the limit of time and space.

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

Final score:

2points

Olivia St. John

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#50

I try to write in a diary every night before I go to bed. If it’s been a crappy day, I can rant about it. If it’s been a good day, I congratulate myself or talk about how happy I am. But mostly, I try and write it in a positive way so that if my future self or my future offspring were to read it, they’d be proud of current me for just keeping going. This also helps me to frame negative things in a better light and not to dwell on the crappy stuff. It clears my head of worries before I go to sleep, it’s kind of like free therapy, and often reminds me of things I’d forgotten. If I miss a day or have nothing to say, I’ll write some song lyrics on that page, some quotes, or just decorate the heck out of it with stickers and doodles and stuff because, why the hell not. I’ll add in tickets or leaflets if I’ve been somewhere interesting that day.
If I miss a day or 6, I don’t give myself a hard time about it. I’ve been doing this on and off since I was about 11, and am now mid 30’s. It also feels special because you’re not doing it for anyone else, it’s just for you, and you absolutely do not have to worry about anyone judging you or having different opinions. Which lets you be way more honest with yourself.
Sometimes you start just writing the facts of what happened today in general, and you don’t really realise or clock something was important or note worthy until you’re writing it down, and it really helps you appreciate the little things. Also, if you’re feeling crappy or like you haven’t achieved much recently, you can look back. If you’re feeling like you’ve literally only worked and slept, go through it. Little things like, oh actually, I have done other things. I had a great catch up with so and so on the phone, or, I walked home and the sunset was great / I managed to get that task finished I’ve been putting off / I watched a great movie / I had a great dinner/ so and so made me laugh / I went out and met new people, / saw something cool. Even - hey I got out of bed got dressed today. Sometimes even that is an achievement. I sometimes even push myself a bit further in day to day things because I know that I can then say in my diary that I achieved something. It’s such a small thing and can take as little as like, 10 minutes out of your day. But it absolutely improves my mood, helps remind me I’m doing my best, helps me appreciate the small things, learn from the not so great things, and means that when I’m older, I can look back and remember small victories or things I otherwise may have forgotten. I could not recommend doing this any more highly!

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Final score:

2points

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Olivia St. John 2 years ago

This is such great advice. When I spent days in an ICU waiting room, the staff encouraged me to write a little description of each day in a journal or on a calendar. It helps keep the days from smudging together in your memory. It also helps you to see progress. The small progress is daily. When you look back over a week or two, it helps you see things are improving.

1point

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#51

read inspirational quotes every day, say one good thing about myself to work on mental health, read and self reflect

Final score:

2points

Bobbi Johnson

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#52

I snuggle with my adorable doggies!!!

Final score:

2points

Polar_bear_lover

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#53

I write music. Some with words, some without. Just being in that mindset is...good.

Final score:

2points

Rockstar

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#54

Attend employer mandated self-care training. They insist drinking and smoking don' count 🤷

Final score:

2points

lmrbsb79

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#55

hey guys i dont know what happened here, but this is not what i posted. i dont know what happened, and if you look at the description it says share your favorite part of your house. this was originally something else, but i dont know why the title ended up like that. someone please tell me how to close this.

Final score:

1point

️ ️~ lefty libra️ ~

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September 2 years ago

I hadn't noticed that. Well, I live in a studio apartment. It's one big room and a bathroom, so I would say the big room is my favorite.

1point

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#56

It's strange, but I mail myself passive-aggressive postcards from places I've never been. I tell myself "Wish you were here!" or "Nice town. Be a shame if something were to happen. Nah! This is Vancouver."

Final score:

1point

Jingleheimer

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#57

The 3 'F' & crafting --- depending on what type of self-care is in need at that specific moment. And yes - sometimes 'f'ighting also is a form of self-care

Final score:

1point

Show thyself

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#58

Eat sleep have fun repeat.

Final score:

1point

Mystery

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#59

I take time to myself everyday and read or listen to music and write a story. Just to help relax myself so I don’t get too stressed

Final score:

1point

Midnightwolf

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#60

i stopped telling my self that who i am today is enough. Get out of my comfy changed everything

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Final score:

1point

Jerry b

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#61

Reading, writing, or journaling.

I especially love reading fantasy, escaping from my world with problems into a different world with even bigger problems has always made me feel better. I've found friends among the characters.

When escaping into an already made world isn't enough, creating one of my own works too! I love spending time with my characters.

And when I'm having meltdowns, I always go straight to my journal, I've had it since I was 8 and its full with all sorts of rambling of some kind.

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Final score:

1point

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#62

I listen to my favorite songs on spotify and blast them until my ears hurt.

Final score:

1point

katekat_1

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#63

Cuddle with my dog and listen to music.

Final score:

1point

IlovemydogShilo

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#64

Change the top theme comment/explainer, it differs from the title. Your title says self-care, your explainer says "favourite part of your house".

Final score:

0points

ZAPanda

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Ellie 2 years ago

ik, this is not what i posted- it changed for some reason

4points

#65

I enjoy smoking weed either weither while reading a book or catching up on a show soh so to unwind and distress from other negativity and hard times we facing

Final score:

0points

Kushlove0420

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#66

Huh… What’s self care…

Final score:

0points

LilyGranger

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#67

I sleep alllllll day

Final score:

0points

Evelena Woodworth

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#68

Sports. Possibly too many

Final score:

0points

Del#52

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#69

Leavy my telephone in the kitchen to charge overnight so I cannot pick it up when I wake up.

Final score:

0points

Grampa Peter

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#70

Art, coffee, music, target practice, and...."personal physical activities".

Final score:

0points

Rembrandt Q. Einstein

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#71

Color

Final score:

0points

Samantha Pray

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#72

Cat. That’s all you need. Currently, my self care is lacking. But I have 4 kitty antidepressants and they’re bound to start working any day now.

Final score:

0points

Kyndal T

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#73

I save all those pre-paid return envelopes from junk mail . . . after I have 5 - 6, I write letters with my true feelings and post them. Some letters I am angry about something, when I am depressed and need to release I write that, when I love someone but it will never happen I write down all the details, when I am depressed and want to end it then I write how I got to this point. Somebody in the mailroom of these bothersome companies is getting an eye-full!

Final score:

0points

Octavia Hansen

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#74

Living room.