Online Shopping

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I ordered a couple things this weekend.

first, from Perpetual Kid, a very cool bag. Perpetual Kid is a great site. I got my neice a cool Moon Jar last year for her birthday.

Then, from Microcosm Publishing, a book.

And off Amazon, this movie i think i've heard of. :)

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