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In light of your recent inquiries, we cordially invite you as one of our most valued customers to share your experiences with a select number of ACME products you have so far purchased. We hope that your valued input as a veteran ACME customer will help improve the ACME CPE as a whole.

Please send us your questions and concerns regarding the following ACME products:

Giant Bow & Arrow
Infinity Ladder
Giant Red Rocket
Enormous Bullseye
Massive Slingshot
Trampoline (normal)
Portable Tunnel

We thank you for your time and commitment, and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,
John Doe
ACME Customer Product Experience & Hazard Division

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

believe them the first time

Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.

Once again, too many to count.
However, there are some lessons learnt on the way:

“Haters gonna hate.” – AAVE

There will be people close to you who will hate you for daring to try. Some will do what they can to stop you from trying. And some will maliciously demoralise. Do not underestimate that negativity, it can kill off more than you realise.

“If someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou

It will save you a lot of heartbreak. Yes, you have haters, and yes, they can’t stand you, no matter how much they smile. Does it hurt? Of course it does. Believe it, though. They are showing you who they really are. Leave them in their darkness and move on. Pearls before swine etc.

“A real friend will make time. A true friend will take the time to understand.” – threegoodwords

Don’t confuse availability and convenience with friendship. Good friends are a treasure. Know you are worth the time, effort, and commitment, and you will be surprised who’ll show up and be an actual friend.

“unbothered. moisturized. happy. in my lane. focused. flourishing.” – Caeli K.

Take care of yourself and treat yourself well. You have this life. Live it.