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Euodia posted an update 11 months, 2 weeks ago
@smiley @highscribeofaetherium @freedomwriter76 @keilah-h @esther-c @mineralizedwritings @savannah_grace2009 @hybridlore @acancello @rae @whalekeeper @lightoverdarkness6 @loopylin @calyhuge
Hey guys! So before I go into my longer explanation I thought I would just get out the main news I’m informing you all about. For an indefinite amount of time, maybe forever, idk, I’m going to be stepping away from KP. It’s been something I’ve been wrestling with for awhile now but after my church’s gathering yesterday morning I felt like God was making it quite clear what he desired me to do.
We were discussing idols and how they are subtle and tricky to see. One thing I struggle a lot with is a desire for peace and an attempt to avoid all conflict if possible. That overflows into a lot of other things like people pleasing, control, etc. But I believe that that has subtly snuck it’s way into my time on KP. I’m comfortable here because we all affirm one another and there isn’t a lot of critique, not that any of that is bad, but personally I just don’t think that’s what’s best for me spiritually (as it’s feeding into this idol of mine) or practically (for my writing i need more critique and “conflict”) right now.
I’ve loved getting to know you all and getting to hear about and read everything God has put on your hearts to write. God has gifted each and every one of you guys, don’t forget that!! I am so thankful for the opportunity to be here and it’s hard to leave (very hard, i put it off for awhile which was not good XD).
I’d love to continue talking with you guys if anyone wants to through email. 😀 Just lmk!
I love you all and am cheering you on even though I’m not going to be here anymore. <3I will probably “officially” leave by the end of this week so I can still try to reply to everything.
I get that!! I’ll miss you, but definitely, that makes sense. I would love to keep in contact though! My email is gataan4@gmail.com (I think I might already have yours?)
@hybridlore
I’ll miss you too!! Awesome, i shot you an email. 😉
I’ll miss you so much!! 🫶 But I totally understand. May God bless you for your obedience. ❤️ Praying for ya, girl. 😊
@esther-c
Thank you so much for the prayers, I really appreciate it! And I’ll miss you too! ❤❤ I hope to one day be able to read about Ami, Ev, and Aletheia one day. 😉
Aww, thanks so much! 😊 It’s definitely a project that’s going to take a few years. 😉 Can’t wait to read about all your wonderful characters one day as well!! 😄
Of course! Haha, it may take awhile but that’s how you know it’ll be good… because a lot of effort was put into it.🥰 And thank you!! I’m excited to see where my characters take me.😆
I’m sad to see you go, but I understand the decision. Putting God first is never easy and I admire you for being able to do it. I’ve enjoyed our conversations here and I hope that your writing continues to grow.
Feel free to contact me through my blog if you would like.
Just know that this has inspired me, knowing that there are things in my life that I need to step away from.
I’ll miss you girl, but I’m glad you’re doing what the Lord wants you to do!!
@smiley
Thank you so much Miley for saying all of that. It means a lot to me. I’ll miss you so much and hope your WIP and fanfics (I’ll miss those too XD) go well!! I’ll for sure contact you through your blog.❤❤❤
Do what’s best for you girl! I personally love critueqing and giving advice, but I’ve had some negative experiences with it here on kp. Not everyone wants advice, and I don’t like accidentally hurting feeling… Idk. My church also had a sermon about idols that was really convicting, and I really respect you’re dealing with the issue. I can’t really share my email online, but if you have insta I’d love to get connected! No pressure if you don’t though, people come and go but the impact they leave stays 🙂 we’ve enjoyed having you here! 💛💛💛
@mineralizedwritings
Yeah, that all makes sense. I figured that was one of the reasons there isn’t much critiquing on kp. I do that too, not saying something for fear of hurting someone, and I realized that that environment isn’t what’s best for me rn. 😊 I don’t have insta… but I could share my email then you don’t have to share yours, just email me directly, but I also understand if emailing isn’t something you’re comfortable doing. 😉 Thank you for the encouraging words, Min, I appreciate it. ❤
I’m a tiny bit confused about what you’re trying to say about the conflict thing, but what I gathered is you’re leaving KP because you think God wants you to, and I definitely respect that.
I’ll definitely miss our talks!
@keilah-h
Thanks Keilah!!
And were you confused about the part saying I need more “conflict”?
A bit, but it’s ok, I don’t need an explanation if you’re not comfortable with it.
I think maybe a better word choice would’ve been ‘challenging’? Like I need more challenging words than encouraging? (that sounded horrible and idk if that made sense. XD)
Ok, that actually makes much more sense.
Okay good!😅
I understand your decision. I’ll miss you so much! And thank you for all your encouraging words throughout the year I have been on here, you have helped me start my WIP and continue with it. You wouldn’t believe how much you have helped me. 💗 💗 💗 I follow you in Pintrest, so if you feel comfortable we can chat through there if you ever want. Thanks for all you have done, Ill miss you!💗 🤗
Also, Merry Christmas!
I’ll miss you! But I understand. Follow God girl! ✨✨
And I’d love to keep in touch!
@rae
Thanks Rae!! ❤❤
Great! How would you like to keep in touch?
@acancello
Aw thank you Allison!! That means a lot! I’ve loved getting to walk with you as you’ve started your WIP! Stick with it, you’re a very talented writer! ❤ I would love to chat on Pinterest!!! Merry Christmas and I’ll miss you too!!!
Thank you so much!! 💗 😊
Aww I’ll miss you! But I totally understand that you need to do what God is telling you, and that’s amazing!! Thanks so much for helping me with my writing journey and I have really appreciated our chats. I’ll miss you! <3
@savannah_grace2009
Thanks Sara!!! ❤ And you are very welcome! I’ve loved being able to read your writing!! You are very talented!
@euodia-vision
Aww thanks, that means so much! <333
I think that I understand. It’s good to be aware of when something becomes an idol.
We’ll miss you! Keep writing well for the glory of God!
@loopylin
Well good, I’m glad you somewhat understand. I was struggling trying to communicate everything going through my brain.😆 Thanks Loopy!! ❤
@freedomwriter76
I’ll miss you too Freedom!! Thank you so much for the prayers, they mean a lot. ❤ I NEED to know when you let out Freedom’s Fire, idk how you’re gonna tell me but you need to figure it out. XDDD. I wish you all the luck with your writing. Don’t torture Riker too much plz, or Bucky. *hugs them both*
@freedomwriter76
your comments aren’t showing up but I got notifs about them so I’ll just reply. XD
I don’t have Discord atm, but I shared my email below for a temporary amount of time if you want! if you can’t email then I shall consider making a Discord account. 👀😉 And I love your username 😂😂 you shall be easy to find. XD
*sighs* do what you must with them, but be gentle with them… okay? pwease. 🥺
@whalekeeper
For some reason you comment isn’t showing up but I got a few emails that you did. 🤔 but anyway, thank you SO much!! I’ll miss you!!❤️
❤️!!! Glad you kinda saw them!
@euodia-vision Oh girl!! ❤️
I completely understand your decision, and I admire you for recognizing that KP could become a distraction and something that could end up affecting your relationship with God and others. I’ve been thinking about how much time I was spending here and that’s one reason I haven’t been on as much lately.
I’ll miss you SO much!!!! You’ve inspired me in my writing and been a big part of my writing journey, and have positively affected my life more than you know. I can’t wait to one day read about your wonderful charries 🤗
I’ll be praying for you!! ❤️
And I’d love to keep in touch! I’d rather not share my email on here but I can if needed😅😄
Love ya girl 💖💖
@lightoverdarkness6 Thanks Light, that means SO much to me!!! Thanks for being so encouraging and I’m proud of you for seeing that you needed to take a step back from KP too!❤️ I realized you were the first KP person I met… before I even joined KP!😂
I can share my email with you then you don’t have to. 😉❤️
@euodia-vision Awww of course!!! ❤️ Aw thank you 🤗 Hahaha yess! I remember I was SO excited when you joined KP😂 That was so cool ❤️
Speaking of that, are you going to do CWW again?
And thank you!! Oh and I sent you an email :DD
Or is it YWW…I can’t remember😭😂
@lightoverdarkness6
Haha yes, that was so fun!! And yes, I’m planning on doing CWW (YWW is the other program that you pay for 😉) one of my close friends is apart of YWW and she helps plan CWW! I think she’s a leader this year! But anyway, are you?
@euodia-vision Oooh cool! 😍 That’s awesome!
And YAY!!! I’m doing it as well!! I can’t wait :DD
@lightoverdarkness6 and @mineralizedwritings (just in case you wanted it 😉)
I’ll delete this once you let me know you got this!
my email is… emgirl9205@gmail.com
@euodia-vision I know you’ve basically entirely left KP, but I had to pop on here to give you some news…my BFF has officially gotten me to read LOTR…I’m 12% into Fellowship of the Ring (an Audiobook, mind you😂)…and
I love it so much
and I got 12% into it in one day fyi XD
@freed_and_redeemed
HIIIIII, long time no see, erm, talk lol. Yeah haven’t been on here in foreverrrrr but I still notifs when tagged! So thanks for tagging me XD
Anywho…. AHHHHH THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! Are you by some chance listening to the Andy Serkis audiobook, hmmmm??😂 (cuz i’m listening to that rn and it’s the best) BUT I’M SO GLAD YOU LIKE IT! Usually ppl think the beginning is so boring and stop reading it but I’m always like “It gets SO much better, just persevere!!” Anyways, thank you SO much for telling me, it made me very excited. Hope you’re doing well, I miss y’all!
oh also, briedly stalked your profile and saw the update on your books! that’s SO exciting!!
TYSM!!! Yesss, I’m soooooo excited!!! 🥳🎉
Yw!! EEEEEE, YESSSSS, IT’S SO MUCH FUN!!!! (erm, no, I’m listening to someone else’s audio book, though I did see that one😂😆)
Yw!!! <3
Everyone misses you too, especially me XD💖💖
I'm doing well. Kinda pondering over what's next…what the plans will be for the near future, for writing, life, school, etc. So yea, there's that <3
@freed_and_redeemed
I bet! Plz keep tagging me for updates!!!!!!!
YESSS!!! What has been your favorite part so far? Any fav characters? (awwwww, okay, haha, well I would totally recommend that audiobook, he does all the voices and he even does his gollum voice which is amazinggggg)
Awwww! ❤️ I miss you too!!!
Ohhh that’s always… interesting, haha. Pondering what’s next is always so daunting, but taking it one step at a time and walking in step with the Lord always makes it easier. I’m in an in-between stage in life rn so I get it. ❤️ I’ll be praying for you!
@euodia-vision Will do!! <3
Ooh, wellll, I'm not super far into it rn😅 Gandalf is still explaining Sauron and some other things to Frodo, though if I had to pick a fav character…it'd probably be Frodo so far, but I feel like others will become quick favs as well😂 (the one I'm listening to does voices as well, but I may try out that one one day!!)
💖💖💖 *hugs*
Tysm for the prayers, girlie. It means a lot.
Now, to work on a Marvel fanfic and listen to LOTR XD
ok, I am 22% into Fellowship of the Ring, and ermmmmm
SAM AND PIPPIN ARE ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY AMAZING!!!! 😍😍
such fun characters to interact with Frodo XD
OH, alsooooo, idk if you saw the news or not, but I also have an Instagram account now for writing and such! <3
@freed_and_redeemed
AH YES SAM AND PIPPIN ARE THE BEST! I can’t wait for you to get to Aragorn because I feel like you would like him a lot. 😆
And ofc, I love praying for friends ❤️
Ooooh Marvel fanfic and Lotr are a wonderful combo
And yes, I did see that you have an insta account!! That’s so exciting! Sadly, i do not have insta, i don’t have an social media in general. but if I ever end up getting it I’ll be sure to follow you!!
@euodia-vision
Well, ermmm, girl….you were right.
Aragorn has stolen my heart😍🫣🥰 ahhh, I just love him sooooo muchhhhhhhhh. I’m attached already XD
💖💖💖
@freed_and_redeemed
AHHHHH I KNEW YOU WOULD!!! AND THE PFP!!!!!!! YUUUUUUS
isn’t he amazinggggggg!?!?!?! Ahhh, I just love him so much! His interations with the hobbit are adorable.
@euodia-vision
You know me too well😂 YESSSSSSS, I KNOWWWWWWWW EEEEEEEEEEE
YESSS, HE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!😍😍 yes, positively, absolutely, undeniably adorableeeeeeeeeeeee
I officially fangirl over Aragorn now🫣😍🥰💖😆😛
@freed_and_redeemed
Hehe, yeeeeah, I mean, he’s so similar to Bucky in my opinion soooo 😆
YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My dad has never read the books, just watched the movies and he doesn’t like Aragorn at all and I’m like “YOU’RE WRONG AND MISSING OUT!!!!” The combination of him and the book then him in the movies just makes him amazingggggg
ANYWAY, I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE ANOTHER ARAGORN FANGIRL *squeals*
@euodia-vision
Girllllll, I finished Fellowship of the Ring and have already read 6 chapters of The Two Towers and AHHHHHHHHH😍😍😍😍😍😍
and yes, I have a Paperback copy of all 3 books because it had to happen
@freed_and_redeemed
AHHHHH YAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! The books just keep getting better and better as they go 😍😍😍 Okay, if you love Aragorn then I’m SO excited to see what you think of Faramir, he’s my third favorite character (Aragorn is my second XD) BUT AH LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THE TWO TOWERS!!! AND ROHAN AND EOWYN AND GOLLUM!! EEEEEEEEEEE
ah, and yes, one must have a paperback copy of Lotr. it is a life neccesity.
@euodia-vision
Yessssss, I love it so muchhhhhh 💖😍💖😍
eeee, my BFF loves Faramir😂 we’ll see…I may love him as well (wait, 2nd fav????? who’s your fav????? 👀)
I WILLL!!!!!!! Okay, I do love Gollum ngl😂 he’s so interesting tbh, lollllll, and just such an interesting character.
yes, it is😎
@freed_and_redeemed
First off, wonderful pfp 👌
AHHHHH she has good taste XDD mmmmm, i think you will but we shall seeeeeee. What part are you at currently? (hehe yes, Samwise is my boy and i will love him forever no matter how overrated he may be 😂😍)
Haha yes, Gollum is something. sometimes you love sometime you hate him. It varies from moment to moment. 😆
@euodia-vision Ty very much *bows* 💖
…
you know me far too well. 🫣 STAHP
😂😂
…
ok, ok, ok, you were right….I do love Faramir. Top 4, easy.
I am currently at the moment where Frodo/Sam/Gollum are about to part with Faramir; I only have two chapters of The Two Towers left!!! 🤩🤩
I am PUMPED for Book 3 and watching the movies is a life necessity now😝😂
I’m excited to be getting through LOTR, but also sad knowing it’ll be over. HOWEVER, I see them as books I will probably read and reread over and over again🤩
@freed_and_redeemed
HAHAHA I KNEW ITTT! AND THE PFP, FARAMIRRRRRR, the sweet boi. Aragorn is a mysterious, scary but is overall a cinnamon roll and Faramir is an innocent, lovable very evident cinnamon roll. XDDD AH NICE!!!! I’m listening to The Two Towers rn and I’m at that part too. XD RotK is the BEST!!!!! And the movies are a BIG neccesity. I may or may not have watched all three them 8 or 9 times… heh. *whispers* but it was soooo worth it
YUS! You can keep rereading (and rewatching) lotr and it be just as amazing as the first time (most of the time it’s even better). I’ve found that as I’ve watched the movies I enjoy them even more because I notice things I didn’t before and I’m less distracted with the plot and get to enjoy the characters (hence why my avorite charactes have changed since the first time I read/watched Lotr;)).
@euodia-vision I legit just realized I never updated you 💀
I FINISHED THE RETURN OF THE KING!!! It was hard to get into at first, but once I got in, GIRL 🤩🤩🤩🤩
I may or may not be obsessed with LOTR now XXD
I can’t wait until I watch the movies with my BFF.
OH, and since I missed things with the audiobook, I’m rereading The Fellowship of the Ring and 200+ pages in😂 I’ve been reading it before bed to help me sleep, hehe.
I honestly have no words to describe how LOTR made me feel once I finished it tbh😂 There was just soooooo much there, and it made me feel all of the emotions. 💖💖 Easily, Tolkien has become basically an auto buy author and LOTR are some of my favorite books of all time. The PEAK of literature. And given how much I loved LOTR, I’m deciding to use an audiobook to give The Hobbit another chance😅
OH, and i do have my top 10 characters👀
1. Aragorn
2. Faramir
3. Pippin
4. Sam
5. Legolas
6. Frodo
7. Merry
8. Gimli
9. Gandalf
10. Thèoden
@freed_and_redeemed
OH YES!!! I’ve been wondering if you ever finished it…
AHHHHH I’M SO HAPPY YOU ARE NOW A LOTR AND TOLKIEN FAN!!! You MUST let me know what you think of the movies when you watch them!!
YESS rereads are a neccesity for every Lotr fan XDDD
And yes, there are SOOOO many feelings when reading/watching Lotr. I’ve watched Lotr 8 times and still feel and notice new things every time. It’s so dense and rich with truth but also such a compelling story with amazingggg characters!! But I’m SO glad you enjoyed it and were able to appreciate it for it’s beauty. And very proud of you for giving the Hobbit a second chance. XDD
And YES TO YOUR TOP TEN, THEY ARE THE BEST (though Pippin… i don’t like Pippin *hides)
My top 10… hmmmmm
1. Sam
2. Aragorn
3. Faramir
4. Merry
5. Eowyn
6. Legolas
7. Gandalf
8. Frodo
9. Theoden
10. Eomer
@euodia-vision EEE, love the list
but…girl….
EUODIA HOW DO YOU NOT LIKE PIPPIN!?!? He’s so freaking chaotic and adorable and just flat out AMAZING. This makes me sad😂😂 jkjk, not really. but still!!!!!
and yes. Tolkien’s writing, Middle-Earth, it’s all amazing. But the characters were what really sold me💖
AHH I think the movies ruined Pippin for me because he’s just so annoying in the movies. XDD I feel Gandalf’s pain. But as I reread the books maybe my opionion will change… maybe… 😂
YESSSS!!! The characters are just amazingggggg
@euodia-vision
EUODIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I WATCHED THE LOTR MOVIES THIS WEEKEND
they are so, so freaking beautiful😭 top tier movies…fav movies…SO BEAUTIFUL I DON’T EVEN HAVE WORDS TO DESCRIBE IT
I honestly think I loved the characters more in the movies than the books for some of them, and others I loved how similar they were to the books💜
BUT IT WAS SO GOOD😭😭
I honestly don’t know why I didn’t try LOTR earlier, but tbh, I think it’s better that I read/watched them now that I’m older and more mature, bc I definitely appreciate them more now than I would have if I were younger
@freed_and_redeemed
OHMYGOODNESSYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are all the same words I’d used to describe it! I’ve seen them ten times through and they still strick awe in me with the beauty of the scenry and characters!!!! And yes, I agree about loving the characters more in the movies, I wasn’t going to say anything as you were reading the books buuuut there’s a reason I’ve seen the movies ten times and read the books only twice haha.
But I’m SO glad you loved them so much and finallyyyy got to experience Lotr!! And yes, I do think it’s better to wait till your older to read and watch them so you can appreciate everything more.
Did any fav characters change after watching the movies??
@euodia-vision THEY’RE JUST SOOO GOOD😭😭
yesssss, fav characters def changed some👀👀
Here’s my new top ten:
1. Aragorn (ok, this one didn’t change😝)
2. Faramir (also didn’t change; the movies made me love him even more tho)
3. Samwise
4. Legolas
5. Frodo
6. Gandalf
7. Eomer
8. Gimli
9. Boromir/Pippin(I love them both)
10. Theoden/Eowyn/Arwen (I can’t decide😆 I liked Eowyn way more in the movies vs the books tho)
@freed_and_redeemed
YES THEY ARRRRE!!!!!!!
YES I’m glad Sam made it in the top 3, his movie character is amazinggggg!!!! And yesyesyes to Eomer, Boromor, Theoden, and Eowyn making it on the list! Their movie characters are really good too!!!!
@euodia-vision
YESS THEY ALL ARE😭😭🤩
and I still couldn’t get through the Hobbit book😭 I may try it again sometime, but maybe not now XD
I was thinking about trying The Hobbit movies tho…I’ve heard they’re not as good as LOTR but still good, plus maybe it’ll help me understand the fuss about Thranduil and why everyone is so freaking obsessed with him XXD
and I can’t oppose more Gandalf and Legolas XP
@freed_and_redeemed
Awww well take your time on the hobbit book, sooner or later it’ll be the right time. 😉
And yes, the movies are pretty good! Nothing even close to Lotr but I love Thorin, Bilbo, and my beloved Fili ♥️ I actually despise Thranduil. He’s good looking to some but I find him creepy 😬 😆 but lmk what you think! I am interested to hear someone’s thoughts on the movies who hasn’t read the book…
Also, I just followed you on goodreads if you’re wondering who the heck Emily is 😆
@freed_and_redeemed Np! Haha
AHHHH!!! Yes, they were SO cruel! Like in the books it just briefly mentions that Fili and Kili die but in the movies… AHHH my heart!
But yeahhh, I don’t why the Hobbit book wasn’t working for you!!! They changed SO much from the books in the movies and the book is so good in it’s own unique ways. So I enjoy the hobbit as a movie but not as a movie based on the book, if that makes sense.
But I LOVE the characters!!!! Thorin is hands down #1 for me, then Fili is close second. And Bilbo… I love Bilbo. Martin Freeman did amazingggg. But I LOVE Bard toooooo 😭😭
What did you think of Thranduil??
@euodia-vision
Hi!!! I know you’ve basically left…but I’ve just been thinking about you and wanted to know how you’re doing???
If you don’t feel comfortable replying, cuz, you know, you left, that’s okay, I totally get it!!!
I’ve just been thinking about you and I miss you girl <333
(and if you wanna follow me on pinterest… here ya go: https://pin.it/YURXrUTH3 this way we can keep in touch and you can message me! (but if you don't want to that's okay))
@savannah_grace2009
HIII! *hugs* Aw thank you so much for checking in, that means a lot. <3 I miss you too! I've been doing good! This summer has been very busy with various activites, mostly 4H related things. But I'm having a blast! I just recently came home from a week of being a camp counselor. How have you been?
And sadly, at the moment, I can't get Pinterest to work *cries* but when I figure it out I will follow and message you!!
Thanks again for reaching out!! ❤️
Yesss of course!!!! (I’m up to 38K on my WIP, most of which is unedited cringy stuff, but hey, I’m making progress!!! haha!) Oh yes, I’m sooo busy with 4H too!!!! I have a steer, a sheep, chickens, and my dog! What do you do for 4H?
I was basically a counselor at my camp too! I loooovvvveeee camp, it’s so much fun!
Awww yeah, Pinterest is being weird, I think since Kathleen banished the KP ghost Wyoh from KP, she moved into Pinterest :/ sad day but I’m excited now! *happy dance*
Yes of course 😊💕
Oh shooot, never replied to this, haha
Oooh, you do 4H too?? That’s fun! I show market chickens, markets turkeys, rabbits, and dairy goats. Then I do various life skills, this year I did photography. This is my last year of 4H cuz I be too olllld, and I’m so sad!!! 😭
The camp I was a couneslor at was actually a 4H camp!!! And YES!!! Agreed, I LOVE camp!!
Hahaha oh noooo
You’re good!!!!!!!!
I did market chickens before too!!!!!!! I also do veterinary science!
Aww so sad!
Fun fun! I’ve never been to 4H camp but it sounds great!!!
Funnn!!! How did you do with market chickens? I won grand champion last year which was AMAZING!!
Yes, 4-H camp is SO fun!!!
I have never won Grand Champion (that’s my fault because I used dual purpose chickens instead of broilers and didn’t give them enough time to grow and get finished by fair) but I’ve won reserve champion! The first year I did it I got $900 which was INSANE!!!!!!!! Fair prices are CRAZY here…people have made $1000 for a market pair of chickens!
I’ve seen pigs go for 10 bucks a pound and pigs can get over 200 pounds….🤣😳
That’s exciting!! Yeah market animals sell for SO much at my fair! My brother got almost $4,000 for his grand champion market chickens the year after Covid!! I sold my grand champion chickens for $2,500 last year! 🫨
WHATTT 😳 I need to come to your fair XD XD And I thought our prices were high! But that’s awesome because it doesn’t cost much money to raise chickens so when you get that much money back it’s really great!!