posted October 13, 2013 05:45 PM            

Just thanks both for being so patient as always. Very relaxing!

And ugh, again, that food looks delicious. And that lamb, omg. Aaaawww. So so so cute. I want to put down a towel and lay down with it. Such a cute lamb.

posted October 13, 2013 10:27 PM            

I hope I'm not crashing the party.

Story time with uncle Zander. LOL

posted October 14, 2013 03:16 AM            

I love stories, caps love digging into the past.

Lol that’s hilarious. I can just imagine you running with a line of cows right behind. Now I know that calves from the year before are called “yearlings”. Never knew that before. Whenever I think of the farms, the first thing that pops up in my mind is fresh milk.

Did you find it easy to adjust to farm life?

When I was little, my parents often allowed me to spend a few weeks in the countryside every summer. I remember that I loved the rice fields, especially when they “rippled” like waves in the wind.

Is that a lamb? I thought it was a little goat lol

Rie for a second I thought you wrote “That food looks delicious. And so does that lamb, omg”.

More food.

posted October 14, 2013 04:55 PM            

Spring rolls, right? Lol awesome. It's 9.45 PM and I'm hungry again thanks to your pictures

Ahh, noo. I didn't mean that. Hahaha, sorry sorry, that was not what I meant. It really looked like that, didn't it? I can't even tell the difference - it probably is a cute little goat.

Aww cow stories. Living on a farm sounds like such tough work. I admire the farmers who do that every day, work 24/7 and take care of so much cattle. Nah, don't worry, I invited you; it's not crashing.

Lmao I love how the longer this thread gets, the more offtopic, random stuff slips in. Comes with it I guess.

Any rice field pictures?

And I will get back to those e-mails soon. Really soon now. I've actually managed to get all the homework for studies #1 done - I have class tomorrow. Then three more days for studies #2 (lol yeah, can't decide whether I'm a masochist or just love studying that much) and getting blood drawn tomorrow too for tests. It's a lot, but I'm getting towards the end and then I can finally sit down for those e-mails. I'm pretty much only really talking to you guys and occasionally Ami or Libraschoice in Astrology 2.0.

This is blown up a bit, but it really is a big deal to me. I'm naturally chaotic, so it's quite special now I get everywhere on time again, meet deadlines, etc. Given, last year I had my surgeries - my mind really was somewhere else, but it's good. So far so good. *touches wood*

Faith, yeah, just take the compliment. They look great, I agree. Just seeing it look over the mountains and they're up there where nobody can touch them. Ahh I love it.

As always, I'd love to read it. Excited for when you feel better and can get back to us. <3

Keep taking care of yourself.

Muddy: Animals fighting? Brr. *shudders* No, let's not post them here. Not the image you want on your mind, no.

Oh, I would say yes. You've got to give me an hour or two to prepare and get there, though, if I don't fall back asleep again. ^ I could joke about this but it's too true. Then again going outside in the cold clears your mind. But yes, bonfires are fantastic. Just huddling together around the fire, marshmellows, music, pictures, singing.

The rules, yeah, I'd rather play around within those boundaries. You think the Leo/Sag shows? I'm still trying to wrap my head around it.

Ahh you're watching it again? Tell what you thought of it. Aww I'm really happy you enjoyed the fic that much. Yeah, it's more of a Mars fighting thing. True.

It's so full of good films. Enjoy the hunt!

Good on you for toning down all the wildness for your husband. It makes him happy, doesn't it? Then that's one reason to do it. Keep on keeping things so honest and balanced. You're doing good!

And... I know the fear of going too deep. Again, the only person who knows how far you can go every time is you. Don't feel like you should do it just because.

Haha aww now that sounded cute. "Make my heart sing", like with finding your passion. It feels very melodic. I could imagine you saying it in a bit of a lilt but with that playful tongue-in-cheek touch.

Time to check out that medical pharmacy again!! I doubt they'll have all of these scents, but it's worth a try. Mm rose water, oils, milk. Must be a joy. The sugar milk thing is definitely something I should try.

Pff yeah. PMS just sucks. Sugar helps, though long hot showers do it for me.

Cute quote. Yes, it's so Neptune, but they make the best stories. Some things are nice to dream about.

E-mails will come later. Talk to you all again soon. This is so nice and cosy.

posted October 14, 2013 07:20 PM            

What nationality are you if I can ask?

I have a Vietnamese friend who's wife posts a lot of pictures of food too. It looks similar to me.

This one good friend of mine. He's older than me by quite a bit.
His parents are Chinese. He grew up in Laos but in a Vietnamese neighborhood. He lived in Paris and now here in the US for many years.
So he speaks, reads and writes Laotian, Vietnamese, mandarin Chinese, French, and English.
I just think that's so cool!

posted October 14, 2013 07:37 PM            

I'm so angry! You will reply right now!
No I'm kidding.
You're good. I don't think anyone could grumpy about it. You have a TON on your plate!

posted October 14, 2013 08:24 PM            

The other day I heard baaaa-ing in the woods between our field, where our house is, and the dirt road we live on. There are all sorts of animals in our woods but never a random goat or lamb! As it turns out, our eccentric neighbor just got some new animals, and they must've run loose. But I haven't visited our neighbors yet to see if these are goats or sheep. They are just the mysterious singing animals for now.

I'm endlessly behind here...sorry as usual. I just made a vow to myself an hour ago that I am going to stop making excuses for myself...or else I would have repeated my same excuse from last time.

'Just wanted to point out that as I was reading these comments I was eating a soup that looks just like this one on top:

So I was like

Synchronicity!

muddy, did you make all of these dishes? They're so fabulous! See, I keep trying to tell people that Cap is an artistic sign....

posted October 15, 2013 01:23 AM            

I'd post pictures of my food but it's not purdy. I cook some but it pretty much just gets the job done. As long as I'm not hungry, I'm happy. HAHAHAHA!

posted October 15, 2013 01:44 AM            

Lol no need to say sorry, you know how my mercury plays trick on me.

Good luck on your blood tests. I’ll see if I could find some rice field pics.

Oh I found something even better, a video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvogG0UCN9k

quote:

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Originally posted by meissieri:

Oh, I would say yes. You've got to give me an hour or two to prepare and get there, though, if I don't fall back asleep again.

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Lol Rie does this mean that you're one of those people who take forever to get ready? (Yes 1 hour *IS* forever). I'd give you 10 mins max and after 10 mins I'd break down the door and drag you out -> Impatient moon, Pushy sun lol

Zander I’m ethnic Vietnamese. I was born in Japan, my parents and I lived there for a few years. We moved back to Vietnam when I was 5-6 year old. I usually just tell people that I was born and raised in Vietnam. I spent a few years in Australia. Got married and moved to Canada.

Your friend’s story sounds interesting. It’s amazing how he picks up languages that easily. I can speak a bit of Japanese and when I watch Japanese movies I can roughly understand what they say. But that’s about it haha I’m thinking about taking lessons coz I don’t want to lose little skills that I have.

Planets in the 9th are cool. I’ve met people with sun and/or moon here and they are often high-minded, philosophical and they don’t hesitate to voice their opinions. Hubby has sun and mercury in the 9th, he has an intensely inquisitive mind.

Faith <cry> unfortunately I have to say that these are among the simplest of many traditional dishes. I pretty much just follow the instructions. My husband feels nostalgic about our home land sometimes, and under influence of his mini virgo stellium, he likes rabbit food. And bless his libra soul, he likes his food to look pretty. So yah, the King gets what he wants lol. Ever since we got married, my cooking skill has improved significantly.

If you guys ever find yourself in a tight situation where you have to craft "fanciful" looking flowers to satisfy demanding people, here are some instructions. HAHAHA.

posted October 15, 2013 03:38 AM            

quote:

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Originally posted by Zander916:
As long as I'm not hungry, I'm happy. HAHAHAHA!

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This. You have the right idea. LOL I'm the same, give me a slab of meat and I'll be happy.

posted October 18, 2013 05:38 PM            

My blood test went badly, but at least it's done. Now I'm just waiting for the results.

I'd been told not to eat anything before the test, so I didn't. Turns out I didn't have to for these tests. Ugh! It had to be done twice and so I became so dizzy. They were really sweet, though, and I got this really thick kind of lemonade. I don't know for sure what it was. But it was good stuff and I could get back to my feet. It was a bit scary, but not as much as you'd think... I have a really low blood pressure and veins that are hard to get, so I'm used to it. I nearly always feel faint and shaky afterwards.

I've started on getting back to the e-mails and the posts here will be next! Soon!

posted October 18, 2013 07:49 PM            

I'm doing fabulous though, since you ask. Working, making money, new (to me) car, vacation next week. (not doing anything really special but excited anyway)

I know that you are INCREDIBLY busy and have a lot of stresses happening. It's just amazing to see you remain so positive.

No pressure to reply to anything soon.

posted October 19, 2013 04:46 PM            

Yeah, I totally believe that! Going strong. I have my holiday this week, actually. More coincidence.

Thanks, Zander. That means a lot to me, though I can't really see the optimism right now. At least you do.

posted October 23, 2013 03:17 PM            

I just love how your posts all showed up when I was waiting for the nurse getting my blood drawn. That was so sweet! And yesss synchronity - to quote Faith.

Zander, your friend sounds very wise and intelligent. He's got a knack for languages I bet! And please keep writing those books hehe. Totally no personal gain here lol.

A whole family of animals. Yeah, I believe you, getting so attached to the life there. Shame it's hard to keep it running.

Faith, that's so cool. You and Muddy have a psychic connection~ At least for food.

Yeahh yay for not being hungry. I need my food too. Muddy's being too modest with her slab of meat! (Thanks for your lovely e-mail, by the way, I want to reply to it as soon as I can!) For now:

The more often Mercury turns retro, the more I feel for you having this natally. You're a stronger person than I am!

Sure, just don't complain when I'll be doing my hair and make-up in the car on our way over. ^^ *Flicks hair* I'm a Libra Rising, I have to look good.
Lol now I want this on video, the whole bursting down my door and everything.

You weren't kidding about moving a lot! If you could you'd travel the world, wouldn't you? Your man and his pretty food. Aww. That's cute. Cool, you're really improving on cooking. It does look yummy.

Thanks for the link! Those fields are so green and fresh. Then the wind... so soothing.

posted October 24, 2013 07:46 PM            

I think Zander quit the forum. Sorry to gossip, but does anyone know why? I'm so curious.

I also just wanted to drop in and say that I found the Secret Language astrology books free online: http://www.thesecretlanguage.com/check/birthdate/

You have to enter a date pretty fast or else it times out and asks you to sign in with Facebook. Since I'm not on Facebook, I have no idea what happens if you sign in, so I just work fast on that part.

Do those descriptions match either of you, do you think? My report matches me...although some of the negative stuff is difficult to swallow and I honestly don't think I'm guilty of it...like it says this:

quote:

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Several difficulties may arise for January 6 people in the course of their explorations. Perhaps the most obvious of these is that they will see proof for their ideas everywhere, and come to believe that everything that happens has to have special significance for them. Another is that they may feel a great need to be followed, worshiped, even adored for bringing the “light” to others. Finally, they may prove too demanding for some who prefer to take life more casually and have little or any need to be “taught” or to subject their observations to the constant verification process demanded by January 6 people.

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But here I am, trying to persuade you to *verify* whether or not you think this book describes you, so it's partly right!

That's all for now, ttyl =)

posted October 25, 2013 11:59 PM            

LMAO honey I’ll do whatever it takes to get you out of the house and into the car. Lol there was a time I tried to do my makeup in the car and ended up smearing my lipstick all over my face.

Love that hair flick. So leonine, and Libran at the same time haha.

Making those flowers puts my life at stake and I run the risk of losing several fingers. But you know, whatever it takes to please his Highness.

I hope you’re doing well. How’s your blood test? And how’s your dog?

Faith, it’s good to see you. Are you now settled at your new place?

Your report is interesting, I'm reading it now haha.

I think I’ve taken that test before, and I took one for my husband as well. Neither of those reports matches us. I'd like to see Rie's report too, and to know whether she thinks it matches or not.

My report describes me as the kind of people that I have little in common with. http://www.thesecretlanguage.com/report/personology/?r=19901226

It paints me and people who share my birthday as some kind of hardass authority figure, obsessed with honesty and trust, like Ned Stark or some kind of honourable warrior/lover like Rhaegar — 'Rhaegar fought valiantly, Rhaegar fought nobly, Rhaegarfought bravely. And Rhaegar died.

I’m confident to say that it doesn’t match my personality, the good points and the bad. If I were as how the report describes, with the life I once had, I’d have turned out like headless Ned. I’m neutral/indifferent to most things. Stuff like absolute allegiance and honour, decency and trust don't interest me. I do what I like, sometimes it turns out good, sometimes bad, but I never scold myself too hard. Win some, lose some.

I tell different "versions" of the truth and half-truths. Some call me sly and deceitful. "It depends" is my favourite thing to say.

I work with/around people. The only time when I take a hardass stand is when my well-being is threatened. And even then, it’s the last resort.

posted October 26, 2013 06:11 PM            

You have a bunch of Cap planets though, and being in the 12H, that has to color everything differently.

AcousticGod who shares you birthday matches the profile better, I think. I mean the negative parts of it (sorry to gossip!) But he dislikes me and I doubt he'd care if he read that, otherwise I wouldn't say it.

Still, I would also like Rie's opinion on her reading!

To answer your question, yes we're settled in this house...my husband hasn't been around much, he's been sailing and doing boat stuff. He's not here now.

We're leaving for a corn maze soon...in case they don't do this in other countries, this is a maze cut into a big field of corn. People pay to wander around in it in the cold autumn air and despair of ever finding their way out. I would be able to enjoy it, actually, if I didn't end up lugging my two smallest children who will be constantly tripping over fallen corn stalks and complaining that it hurt...

I'm actually stressed out thinking about all the work involved, so I'm hanging around here to settle my nerves! (You people are so comforting even when you're not exactly here!)

But a group of our friends are going, and my kids are all excited...so here I go, martyr mom, into the maze. Ttyl =)

posted October 26, 2013 10:12 PM            

Let's blame retro mercury. I have it natally so I use it as a scapegoat way too often

I think that those reports (like many other things), only work to a certain degree. But it doesn't mean that they don't have any merit at all. I can be a bit melodramatic, when I read my report I was like "NOOOOOOOOOOOO IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE ME, AAAAAAAAA". But now that I've calmed down lol there are certain points that fit my personalities, like:

quote:

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People born during the Month of the Supporter are most difficult of all the Personology months to characterize, since they embody widely varying personality types. Yet it seems that these people do all share a sense of fatalism, which grants them a sort of acceptance. These folks admit trial, difficulty, even suffering to be part of life’s package. Perhaps they are most suspicious when things seem too easy or to be going too well.

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This part is very true. Well I'm not suspicious when things go well, just slightly bored. Lol I've just lamented to some member the other day that I want to get back into the karma wheels coz things are too peaceful these days.

You've probably seen me saying things like "Such is life" - I do accept pain and sufferings, annoying people, betrayal..etc.. as a part of life. I don't expect others not to hurt me just because I don't go out of my way to hurt them. Thinking that way makes it easier to move on.

posted October 26, 2013 10:21 PM            

quote:

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Originally posted by Faith:
To answer your question, yes we're settled in this house...my husband hasn't been around much, he's been sailing and doing boat stuff. He's not here now.

We're leaving for a corn maze soon...in case they don't do this in other countries, this is a maze cut into a big field of corn. People pay to wander around in it in the cold autumn air and despair of ever finding their way out. I would be able to enjoy it, actually, if I didn't end up lugging my two smallest children who will be constantly tripping over fallen corn stalks and complaining that it hurt...

I'm actually stressed out thinking about all the work involved, so I'm hanging around here to settle my nerves! (You people are so comforting even when you're not exactly here!)

But a group of our friends are going, and my kids are all excited...so here I go, martyr mom, into the maze. Ttyl =)

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LOLOLOLOL I love the way you talk about the maze. I can see capricorn dry wit right there lol.

I've never been in a corn maze, I've only been in a regular maze. And yes, I was so excited to get in, then I got bored coz I couldn't find the way out. And then I panicked and started to scream for help. Man. With retro mercury I can't find my way out of a wet paper bag, let alone a maze.

posted October 26, 2013 10:28 PM            

I like this image of saturn better than the one where he eats children.

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Saturn (Latin: Saturnus) was a god in ancient Roman religion and a character in myth. Saturn is a complex figure because of his multiple associations and long history. He was the first god of the Capitol, known since the most ancient times as Saturnius Mons, and was seen as a god of generation, dissolution, plenty, wealth, agriculture, periodical renewal and liberation . In later developments he came to be also a god of time. His reign was depicted as a Golden Age of plenty and peace. The Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum housed the state treasury. In December, he was celebrated at what is perhaps the most famous of the Roman festivals, the Saturnalia, a time of feasting, role reversals, free speech, gift-giving and revelry. Saturn the planet and Saturday are both named after the god

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I wonder if this is why saturn is exalted in Libra?

posted October 27, 2013 10:16 AM            

Thanks for laughing about the corn maze, OMG it happened exactly the way I predicted. I carry my three-year old in an Ergo Baby Carrier on my back when we go for long hikes and he was happy there, but then my five year old...wait for it...tripped over a cornstalk, hit a rock, ripped his pants, and ended up whining that he wanted me to carry him the rest of the way. So I picked him up. My husband is amazed when I carry two kids at once but one thing motherhood has given me are Hercules arms. They are still kind of skinny so it's like this magic trick I can do, pulling strength out of twig arms.

Unfortunately, we couldn't continue through the labyrinth like a three-headed monster for long, because my children started arguing about whose head belonged on which shoulder. So I had to put my bigger son down and he just complained for like an hour straight.

Once we got out of the maze, we were in a field with a pile of huge cylindrical hay bales set up for a playground. My kids were ecstatic. Even though it was cold and windy, all of them were bouncing around so much they refused to wear jackets. My one son was just wearing a long-sleeve t-shirt! I was so cold standing there talking to my friends that I wanted to try and wear all my children's jackets at once! Funny how much action can warm you up.

As for the astrology reading, I didn't think you sounded like a p*ssed off crazy person at all! In fact, I totally understand~ I sometimes feel like "HOW DARE YOU EVEN THINK THAT ABOUT ME" when I read astrology profiles. Like the one I quoted above, where the author says I want people to worship me.

Aside from saying I'm an actual criminal or murderer, is there anything worse you can say about a person?? "Oh, she just wants people to bow down before her, make little statues of her and keep them on altars in their living rooms. Don't be surprised if she asks you to pray to her specifically."

Crikey! Oh well...sometimes astrologers are just wrong. I mean totally wrong. I also have moon square Mars so everyone knows I hate women, right? We're all on the same page about that. So....naturally I am just pretending to like the women here (you and Rie included) because I cannot like women with Mars square moon, it was written in stone the moment I was born.

^ sarcasm

Of course I love you, the astrology is just not fitting me. Maybe because my moon is in Pisces, and my Mars opposed Neptune, I am exempt...love/Neptune conquers all!

My children are waiting for me to make them a big brunch now that I have played on the computer while I should have been making muffins for breakfast, as I planned.

Bye! <3

posted October 27, 2013 10:21 AM            

quote:

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Originally posted by 12muddy:

I've never been in a corn maze, I've only been in a regular maze. And yes, I was so excited to get in, then I got bored coz I couldn't find the way out. And then I panicked and started to scream for help. Man. With retro mercury I can't find my way out of a wet paper bag, let alone a maze.

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!!! Bored to screaming...yep, that's how life goes in a maze!

posted October 27, 2013 11:06 AM            

It's so weird, I got really frustrated, moaning at my mother, "There's something wrong with me, I just know it!". Two days later I got the flu and I got it bad. Still recovering. So something was wrong after all. I'm happy it's Autumn break over here, so I'm not missing any classes over it, but the constant sleepiness is driving me mad. At least I'll be rested when classes start again I bet.

So now I get the flu and suddenly you guys start talking again! I'll catch up.

posted October 27, 2013 12:13 PM            

At nearly every post. I've been laughing so loud at them.

Faith, you can cancel that membership to the gym now. Carrying children is a much better workout!

Surprised about your report. But you can admit all of the negative? Respect! That takes a lot of guts and it's good to know those things about yourself. I think the paragraph just sums up the Aquarius Mercury, but some of it is worded a bit extreme for my liking. I've seen you in some debates - a while ago I came out as a fulltime Sweet Peas Lurker - and I haven't really seen you go out of line yet, only gotten a tad harsh out of frustration at times. Which was understandable, I can't even imagine going back and forth on a debate like that for over an hour without being tired. <3
There's one topic in particular that I agree on your points with, mostly as I am the type of person they keep complaining about. (Or at least I was when I was younger and didn't realize my boundary issues.) I think you know which one I mean. You have my support!

Lol yes, everyone knows having Mars or Pluto squaring a feminine planet means you'll always have trouble with women. A friend has Venus square Mars, the classic "woman hating" aspect... except that she's a lesbian. So that would be a problem. :| Sun square Pluto, trouble with men - how did you even get married, then?

Good point on Neptune/Pisces. I think this really softens up the harsher aspects for us. I'd be more worried for men with this kind of imbalance, as they can reject their softer side in order to get along with the guys.

No offense at some great astrologers, but sometimes I wonder how many of these interpretations are written by people who hate Capricorns or Leos. It's always those two, isn't it? *grits teeth as sun/moon combo*

Never heard of maze adventures over here, but it sounds like sooo frustrating and sooo much fun at the same time. As long as you don't get too lost and blisters on your feet! No, please vent and chill out over here as much as you like! Aww you solved the arguing pretty well still. Wow, they are like, how did you call it again? Noisily demand your attention, was that it? Glad you got to enjoy some of it, though, when they were excited.

Enjoy the brunch <3

posted October 27, 2013 12:45 PM            

Aww there's always navigation. Paper bag aww. Can't you do things on instinct as it's in your 12th? Maybe that'd be better than messing around with some bad map all afternoon. Shame you got so lost...

No, you weren't b*tchy about it! Listen to Faith, there's going to be stuff you can't relate to. You prepare for disappointments and that can make things easier when they hit. There are times where being naïve gets you nowhere. Yeah, I've ran my head smack into a wall with that pleeenty of times. >_> Surprised my back's not totally finished yet. ^

But seriously, there's nothing melodramatic about not liking or seeing something some report says. You're still your own person with your own life experience and upbringing. It'd be way scarier if everything fits.

Nearly every report rubs in how dominant and much of a tyrant I must be with my Sun square Pluto in Leo and Scorpio. Except that with each offender, there's always a victim too and the charts often match each other. Someone acts out the power, the other gets it done to them. I ended up as the latter. I have so much people-pleasing going on with Neptune, 12th house, Chiron, Libra and Virgo that I take on that role. If I hadn't constantly attracted the dominant/bully/abusive/user kind of people in my life, I may have taken the abuser role myself and yes, there have been times I was tempted to use my power over others. Stepped over the line a couple of times and I did not like what that made me.

So if you can't relate at all not even after thinking about it for a long time, it may just be that you have things in your chart that cancel it out.

Your retrogrades are interesting at least. Sorry it drove you so nuts for a while, though.

My dog's doing okay. She's one hell of a tough cookie, she even eats despite the tumour in her mouth - lol, gobbles up everything. So I'm keeping hope. I've been giving her medicines dutifully and pfeew, at least she's not in pain. That's the important thing. And yes, it's that disease. She's had a good life so far, but 14 is still too young for me. She's been with me since I was 10.

Half truths, hmm. A lot depends on, well, a lot. Haha.