Everyone has their own idea of what beauty means to them. And, we all have ways of keeping our surroundings and bodies attractive to our own eyes and to those around us. Some people are happy with their appearance and comfortable with the way they look, others — not so much. Some people have plans to “age gracefully” while others would rather do everything in their power to ward off the beginnings of wrinkles, sags and less attractive parts of getting older.
I think it’s a highly personal decision whether or not to let age take it’s natural progression or to be a little more retroactive with your body care as you age. If a little bit of pick-me up in the decolletage area will make you feel better and give you a happier, more positive outlook on life, then I say go for it! If you’d rather not, then don’t! I think it’s wonderful that women today have so many options available to them that will let them choose HOW they would like to age.
No matter what your age, I know that you would enjoy a little something for yourself to make you feel beautiful. One lucky reader will be able to buy themselves their perfect beauty fix with this $50 Visa gift card giveaway courtesy of Dr. Buford of Beauty by Buford. Dr. Buford’s website is a wonderful resource for those thinking about or interested in enhancing their bodies.
No – not if medically necessary dont see a need to have surgery for something that needed
I would if I could afford it!
I wouldnt only because i am who i am and i love myself .
If I could afford it I would bc I need it.
No I wouldn’t. I’m happy with who I am.
Yep! I really want a tummy tuck. My kids stretched my stomach horribly. Now it hangs and I have to say it is GROSS! Thanks for the chance:)
No, because I don’t feel like I need it
i so would if i were rich
I would not unless it was medically necessary. I don’t think that it would improve my life at all, personally.
Nope. My mom had a tummy tuck and lipo, and it was a horrendous recovery!
no way, too many things could go wrong, it’s not worth it
I might consider botox someday.
i wouldn’t because i don’t like medical procedures
i would maybe after haivng children to get back to my prebabybody
I would not get it. It’s expensive and painful.
Probably not. Though I have looked at the “min face lifts.”
i wouldn’t get it done unless i was in a bad accident or something.
annae07@aol.com
ony if i had a medical reason
I prefer wrinkles to wax museum looking faces!
I don’t think I’d get plastic surgery…but I have learned to never say never.
I would not get plastic surgery because any surgery has risks.
I don’t think I am overly vain, but if I could afford it, I’d probably try something minor for the heck of it, why not? Maybe the botox in the forehead. But no crazy, overdone stuff.
my mother would kill me, then check me in some wherem then kill me again…use the money for gym
I would rather deal with wrinkles than have plastic surgery.
I would definitely go for liposuction. No matter what I do, I can’t get rid of my little pooch. :)
knittingandsundries(at)gmail(dot)com
No. I’m going to accept aging with pride.
No, too scared!
Unless it’s for a medical reason I don’t see myself getting plastic surgery. There is nothing better but being yourself =]
I would! If a person is that uncomfortable in their own skin or does not like the way something is, I say go for it
I personally would not get plastic surgery- I’d be too afraid that I would end up not looking anything like myself.
Accept the skin your in. Know it is cliche but it is the truth!
I would if I could afford it.
austma7@aol.com
No I would not. I’m good with what I have and happy with me.
No I wouldnt. Too scary!
nothing right now, get back to me in about 5 years!
I would not get plastic surgery because I love who I am and proud to say it.
NO way, I think it’s way too risky!
I don’t think I could get plastic surgery, I’d be too scared!
I have a breast implant because of a mastectomy – believe me, that’s enough!
I would not as it’s silly.
I wouldnt get plastic surgery. I’m not the most beautiful, but I’m good enough!
No I would never because it’s too expensive and scary. I would consider it though only in the event of a serious accident scaring my face or something similar.
kport207 at gmail dot com
I would do anything to get rid of the horrid dark circles under my eyes.
No I never would-I am not obsessed with outward appearances.I will age as nature intended.
I might in the future, but right now there isn’t anything I’d like to fix that is worth the risks.
I would never get plastic surgery just to look younger. I believe people should just leave their bodies alone and age gracefully.
I would not get plastic surgery. I believe God made us the way we are for a reason. You should not mess with mother nature.
No, I’m happy with how I am.
No I would not! Because Im happy with myself!! But I am dieting!!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com
I’d never get plastic surgery because I am afraid of medical procedures and avoid Doctors
I wouldn’t personally because I have no problem with the way I look like and it would be a waste of money since. If a person has a problem with their appearance, I don’t see the problem with plastic surgery though.
no way. god made me the way i am and i accept it.
I would not because I’m a very natural person.
I don’t think I have the courage to do plastic surgery, not a fan of hospital and needles.
Nope, not into the superficial aspects of life. Have a wonderful guy who likes me for me and doesn’t even like me wearing makeup.
If I had some scars or something that I felt was really ugly, I think I would. Just for vanity, no.
Thanks so much.
Never, scared of surgery
If I could afford it, I would like the neck flab tightened up!
I probably wouldnot because the risk just isn’t worth it.
Yes. If I had the money I’d go today. Aging sucks.
No, I will probably never get plastic surgery. I can think of many other things to spend my money on!
I’ve always wanted a breast reduction.
I wouldn’t want plastic surgery, I like looking like myself.
I hope I never get plastic surgery – I’m a firm believer in aging gracefully. Just hope I don’t change my mind as the years go by…
I have already had a nose job. I got my Dads italian very large nose. I probably wouldnt do anything else though
No I wouldn’t. I get keloid scars so it isn’t an option for me.
I do not plan on having plastic surgery. I am not sure if I would.
I would not because I am happy the way that I am.
If I could afford it I would! If it makes me feel more confident and it doesn’t hurt anyone else, than why not?
no…Im gonna stay all natural :-)
I’ve been thinking about under eye liposuction, but haven’t quite made up my mind if I will or won’t. I think it’s great that people have the option to make themselves look better/feel better, but wish there weren’t so many seeking “perfection”.
If I needed plastic surgery and it would make me feel better, I would absolutely get it.
I had botox and its magical. When I looked in the mirror I was seeing myself 20 years ago so I might would consider surgery.
I wouldn’t consider surgery for the next few years, I’m still pretty young! But I won’t say “never” because who knows how I will feel in 20 years? I wouldn’t be against a few procedures here and there for maintenance if I really felt it would make me happier.
I don’t plan on it, not that I’m opposed to a little nip and a tuck here and there but I’m very compulsive and obsessive so I’d end up looking like Jocelyn Wildenstein.
I would not because I personally don’t think it is worth the risk of infection and dying but to each her own.
I believe you have to learn to love yourself, so unless you had some gross deformity or it was medically necessary I am against it for me. And I have a HUGE nose! LOL. Honestly, this is something I have grappled with my whole life, but I truly believe that cosmetic surgery is not going to solve the problems you have with self image. You can always find something on the outside that needs improvement. Work on the inside, that is what truly important.
mosaic317 at gmail dot com
I’m not yes or no on it..
I would get plastic surgery if I could afford it.
Yes to fix my deviated septum. I’d like to be able to breaaaaaaaaaathe again.
Never unless it was medically necessary.
No, I’ve heard too many horror stories.
I got a mole removed off my face, does that count? if it does then I would. I would do a tummy tuck or a boob lift not an implant though, if i had the money. I would only do things that wouldn’t make me look all plastic and weird. Like those weird lip implant things
I would get plastic surgery. I think there’s always room for improvement!
I would never get plastic surgery everyyone is created a certain way that makes them unique! Why would you want to change the way GOD created you. I was teased growing up everyday for a birthmark on my face and it made me loose alot of self esteem. Now that im older i dont lower my self esteem because someone teases me, karma is a mean thing. I know im beautiful inside and out and everyone should feel that way regardless of the things they feel they have wrong with them. GOD created us this way for a reason. :)
only if i was like in a car accident and got deformed or something
I wouldn’t, not because I think I’m perfect, but because I think it would become an addiction to me i would keep seeing something I wanted to change. I wouldn’t do that to myself.
i sure would….if i had the money the eyes would get done.
I always say never say never, but I don’t think I would ever have plastic surgery. I would like to age gracefully, and I have finally gotten comfortable in my own skin. :)
Yeah I would get a boob job!
I don’t think I would, too many things could go wrong.
No plastic surgery for me!
Leave a comment telling me if you would ever get plastic surgery and why or why not?”
no,but im hip to a plastic brain
I would not because I prefer not to undergo cosmetic procedures.
No, I think God made us how he wanted and it is unnatural to change what he made you.
I have had plastic surgery in the past and loved it! I wouldn’t go crazy like some celebs, but I could go for one more!
No but I might want to get some weight loss surgery or LASIK.
I would not.looks ridiculous
I would consider getting plastic surgery if I would be able to have the time off work and if it was affordable.
No, not unless I needed it because of an accident or something. I just see it as a waste of money.
I would if insurance would pay for it :( grammypenny@frontier.com
Absolutly I would because I do not want to grow old gracefully.
At this time, I don’t think I would, but I would never say never.
Probably not surgery but I’d consider a filler or some other “non-surgical” procedure when I get older.
Only if I had a medical reason!!
I don’t need it yet but if I did I would. If I could afford it of course.
yes i can
Only if I had an accident or health issue that caused so change to the “original” me.
If I had the money I’d do a little liposuction after getting as fit as I could naturally.
No, I wouldn’t risk the complications of surgery. Thanks!
I would consider a breast lift as I get older if things go too far south, but otherwise, plastic surgery is only for reconstructive surgery, not for changing natural looks.
Well, if I had the money, I would. My jaw isn’t alligned right & was never fixed so my teeth get ground down so I’d get my jaw re-alligned and get dental implants. Also, I’d get a mini facelift, a little lipo, and a butt lift. And a little nose job.
I don’t see myself getting plastic surgery yet, but if i were to ever get the opportunity to remove my love handles, hell yes! They are frustrating.
I would to get rid of the skin from losing weight
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I want to have an eyebrow lift. They seem to be sliding down and making my eyes smaller
The only plastic surgery I would get is to have a mole on my face removed.
Nope. I look like my mom and I’m supposed to. We aren’t all supposed to look alike or like what the media says we are supposed to. Yes, I would like some fat off the tummy, arms, legs, everywhere, just means I need to hit the gym more
Thank you for the chance to win!
I don’t think I would have plastic surgery, but never say never, right? LOL
canastaxyz@yahoo.com
no, it’s too risky and I’d probably just look worse
a big maybe ….maybe a mini facelift
Nope. If even celebrities can end up with awful plastic surgery, then someone like me doesn’t stand a chance.
Yes, I would get a jawline repair if I could afford it.
nope. too afraid of things going wrong.
danielle b
Probably not, maybe a nose job…
I would if I could afford it and could find a really talented surgeon.
No, just not my thing. I’m ok with what I’ve got.
Sorry about the previous post! Please delete.
No, I wouldn’t get cosmetic surgery unless it was medically necessary because I believe in aging normally
No, I would never get plastic surgery. I’m ok with my body, flaws and all.
I would only get plastic surgery if I needed it due to an injury. I think we should age gracefully and quit trying to project an unreal image to our next generation.
AT THE PRESENT TIME NO….BUT YOU REALLY DON’T KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN TOMORROW THAT YOU MIGHT NEED IT
no i would not
No, unless I had to have reconstructive surgery for some reason. I’m satisfied with the way God made me!
I’d like to get my drooping eyelids lifted—at my age I have to lift them up over my head to be able to see!
No, I would not because I like me just the way God made me.
I would only consider it if I somehow became wealthy enough to afford the very best doctors and even then would only have minimal surgery. I don’t like the fake, horrid look of women with too much plastic surgery.
Only to correct an injury or something like that.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I would consider it. Maybe an eye lift.
Nope. Doing fine without it
I would never ever get plastic surgery. I don’t even wear a lot of make-up because I think it’s unnatural.
i would get plastic surgery if i had something serious to correct (like disfigurement or a broken nose) but i wouldn’t change anything right now…well, maybe tummy tuck to get rid of all that extra skin after kids
NO
nope, dont want it
No, when I get old, I am fine with looking like it. It is part of the aging process, and I am proud of who I am.
Yes, I would love a tummy tuck and breast reduction/lift
i would like to win :)
i really want to get a mommy makeover, a tummy tuck and breast lift
I think I might. Just VERY little…not a big overhaul.
Yes, I would. I don’t think that improving ones self is anything to be ashamed of whether it be physically or mentally. My opinion is that if you read books for pleasure, then you should have no issues with getting lipo or a nosejob for pleasure (as long as its fiscally responsible to do so). As much as it shouldn’t be, physical appearance means a lot to most people, including the person who determines how much to pay you at work and lots of other instances too.
Yes I would. I think its a personal choice, and if it makes you feel better and more confident, go for it !
I would not have plastic surgery. This is what I was born with, and what I’ve lived with all my life. And I’m kinda used to it! :) Thanks.
I wouldnt. Just continue being me.
its something i would have to really think about
No, I am happy just the way I am.
no i wouldn’t cause i hate surgery
I wouldn’t. But then I don’t even wear makeup.
I wouldn’t, looks aren’t very important to me.
If I could afford it—definately!
I once considered getting plastic surgery (as if I could afford it!), but I’ve definitely changed my mind. Beauty is on the inside :)
Yes I would and it would be a tummy tuck!
Yes if I knew it would be all good! My cousin had a tummy tuck & her breast done & she looks great!
I would never consider getting plastic surgery. I am happy with how I look and I really hate surgery!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love and jump at the chance to have laser hair removal on my face since I have Hypertrichosis, the older I get the worse it get and I hate it. Would probably also do something to/with my stomach but at least that I can hide some, my face however I can’t.
I don’t think I would ever get plastic surgery, because I like myself the way I am
no I wouldn’t thanks
I wouldn’t mind a tummy tuck.
I would. There is one or two things I don’t like as I get older.
tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com
i would never get plastic surgery that to me is silly if you cant love yourself the way you are then you need to sit back and look at life again
I don’t think that I would ever get plastic surgery. Things can go wrong in surgery and I hope that I will be okay with my looks when I am older.
If I could afford it, I def would!
I don’t think I would. Thanks for the giveaway.
no i would not, waste of money
I would only get plastic surgery if it was an emergency, accident, disfigurement… 5 years ago I would have said no under any circumstance, until the day before my birthday my 14 month old son was bit in the face by a dog and had to have 3 plastic surgeries on his eyelid, one to repair it and two to graft skin so that he was not deformed. So now I look at plastic surgery a little different than I used to!
no way- i hate doctors- if i dont have to go=- i wont
tcogbill at live dot com
It’s hard to say right now – I might, I might not. It really depends on what life throws at me.
I would seek plastic surgey if I felt I needed it.
None for me…God made me this ugly for a reason!
No I would not because I’m happy with the way I look and honestly ladies who have a lot done end up aging weird.
No, I never would…I am the way I am.
I only would if I was disfigured; otherwise I am happy with what God gave me.
I would want to get plastic surgery, but if they messed up, it’s hard to fix! Scary.
probably not..
I would not get plastic surgery.
No I would not get plastic surgery because I am who I am-take me or leave me.
NO I WOULD NOT…….I WOULD BE AFRAID THEY MIGHT MESS UP…..
Not sure… I would if I needed, but would be scared of a botched sugery!
I have gotten plastic surgery.
no bedause it costs to much
Never! I don’t believe in the concept of it!
no I wouldnt. I would grow old gracefully.
No, not unless I got into an accident and was disfigured.Changing my looks wouldn’t change the person that I am.
If I ever lost the weight I want to, I’d get the stretched out, baggy skin flaps tucked.
At this point of my life I wouldn’t.
I’m happy with myself and don’t see any need.
Thank you.
why lie about it?? I WOULD if I could!… after 2 pregnancies and 1 c-section, my abdomen looks like a train ran me over ten times… seriously, i know its a passage into ‘motherhood’ … but i really miss my stretch-free skin and wearing a 2 piece… but even if i never get the plastic surgery, i still wouldnt give up my pre-mommy body for my kids.. they are truly worth it! :)
I would because I want to be able to do cannonballs in the pool without my swimsuit top flipping over my head. (not a fan of one piece swimsuits) ;)
Never! Not because I’m against it, but because I’m too afraid of getting cut up!
If money was no object, I probably would. I would love to have my boobs done. I have 2 daughters and breastfed three years between them. My boobs now sag like crazy. lol thank you!
Absolutely… and I plan on it! :)
No Plastic Surgery for me unless I loose lots of weight and need a tummy tuck.
No, too painful and expensive.
No I would not, I am fine with the way I am.
i would but i cant afford it
I’d say no, but then I realized I might consider breast reduction
I would not have plastic surgery. I’m comfortable in my own skin right now. Years ago, I would probably have considered it.
I never would get plastic surgery unless it was to correct another problem (surgery scars for example) I believe you are what you are and beautiful inside and outside.
I would not get plastic surgery. I don’t feel I need it
no never its a waste of money
No I would not do it. I have seen so many bad Hollywood facelifts.
I would love a breast lift and possibly something done for my arms but can not afford it,so will just deal with what I have.Thanks!
I’d get a nose job because I hate my nose and have always said if I had the money I’d get it fixed!
I’m 63 and have no intentions of doing any such thing. I’m fine the way I am.
Thanks for the contest.
I would, want to look great
I have to admit that I might when it comes to my ears. I have very big ears and used to be called Dumbo when I was growing up. I am still so self conscious about them.
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
I would never get plastic surgery. I feel I was made the way I was supposed to be.
I dont think I would
I would if I had the money.
I would probably get botox, but I would not get any surgery as I would be too afraid of how it would turn out. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
Erin E
busymom369 at gmail dot com
I wouldn’t get it because I think the risks outweigh the benefits
If I had a never ending bank account I might get a little nip and tuck.
I would never get plastic surgery. God made me this way for a reason!
id get laser hair removal, but thats it!
Too chicken to even consider the possibility of elective surgery.
I happen to like myself , so I will grow old with my self. If I have an accident then yes, I will use the service.
tes 1283 yahoo
I would. If I feel it would make me feel better about myself, and if I had the funds, I would do it in a heart beat. :-) Thank you.
No way. I’d much rather grow old gracefully. Wish everyone else would too – sad to see plasticized faces and bodies. Just yesterday, I saw a photo on a news website of a lab monkey being injected into the eyelid with botox. I didn’t have the heart, or stomach, to click on the photo. :-(
Only as life saving procedure or if my back started giving me problems I would get a breast reduction, because I am scared of going under the knife and dying
I wouldn’t, but I fully support those who do! I would love to win this for my wife.
dvdgossett915@gmail.com
Only if I messed something up and need it back to normal!
If I were disfigured in an accident I might get plastic surgery, probably not otherwise.
I would have plastic surgery. Most people see the Hollywwod side of it but people who have experienced burns or trauma get plastic surgery also. and in those circumstances I would get the surgery.
Yes I would get plastic surgery to fix my broken nose and to fix my chin that I think was broken too
I would never get plastic surgery… there are too many risks and I am comfortable with what I was given!
No, unless I was in some kind of accident
nope, dont think i need it
If I was in a car accident or something terrible, plastic surgery would be something I’d consider. Otherwise, it’s not for me. I look just fine.
Thanks for the giveaway…I would have to let you know in about 15 years…never say never !
senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com
Nothing cosmetic. Only reconstructive if necessary.
The only type of plastic surgery I would get is to remove the two scars I have on the sides of my face from when I was a child…
I would definitely get plastic surgery if I could afford it. I HATE getting old.
I would consider it if I had extra money laying around, probably nothing drastic, but some lifting perhaps :)
no i would not,because it is painful 3
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
I don’t think I would unless it was medically necessary. Any surgery has risks and I wouldn’t want to take a chance for something elective.
no i wouldnt.god made me how i am.plus its way to dangerous
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
i personally would not, my image is not that important to spend thousands of dollars to improve it
No, I have come too close to death due to necessary surgeries to risk getting a vanity one.
I would if I could afford it I lost a lot of weight due to lap band surgery and have hanging skin it would make me feel better about myself
I have always said that I would love to have plastic surgery, a tummy tuck, a boob lift ect. but I have figured out that all my irregularities are what makes me…what sets me apart from everyone else.
no – while I’m not always happy with myself, I want to leave a good example for my daughter!
No! I want to “grow old gracefully”, as they say! *LOL*
Thank You! (PS I would however like to find a wrinkle cream that really works!)
I would never get plastic surgery. I feel that everyone is made they way they are suppost to be.thanks
Yes but I would need more disposable income. It comes down to money for me. Currently I need to save for retirement.
Definitely not!
I was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate so plastic surgery isn’t a big deal to me. I’ve had over 40 surgeries and there are a few more I’d like to get to look more normal but I can’t aford it.
I would never get plastic surgery
I’m for it but only if I could afford it
yes I would be open to it
No, I’ll keep whatever life gives me. Too much put on looks to suite me.
If I could afford it, I would.
lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com
I wouldn’t get plastic surgery unless it was to help after a horrible accident or something like that. I’d like to avoid surgery if possible.
No, I am ok with what I was given plus it is so expensive!
soluckyducky at gmail dot com
Hmm only if I was badly injured, and only for my psychological comfort
I don’t think I’d ever get it done in vain bc I’d be too scared
I would only get plastic surgery if I was disfigured by some accident or something, but never out of sheer vanity.
No, I wouldn’t get plastic surgery, unless some sort of emergency, but not just to look better. : )
If my health was good, yes I would!
I would never get plastic surgery unless I had some kind of accident. I am proud of what God gave me!
I think I would have some work done if I could afford it.
No, I don’t think I would; I embrace my imperfections as qualities that make me unique, and I worry too much about the dangers and side effects of cosmetic surgery.
no because it isnt worth it
maybe something minor if I could afford it
I would not – I’d rather spend my money on something fun!
no. too expensive
Of course, who wouldn’t want it, but I wouldn’t go through with it if I had the money.
I would certainly consider it in my older years
brich22 at earthlink dot net
I don’t frown on people who do it because I feel that they don’t have as much self-confidence and that it’s a difficult thing to go through. On the other hand, it’s not something I would personally do because I am content with my body.
No, I’m happy with the way I’m aging; but I would like to get what they call the “Mommy Package”, tummy tuck and breasts lifted.
Yes, maybe, if I could afford it. Thanks!
I wouldnt because if people dont like the way that I look I dont wanna be around them anyways!
I used to think I would never get plastic surgery. Then I went through 6 major surgeries and months of chemo for cancer. My body was just worn out at the end of treatment. As I healed I decided to do something to feel better about myself and celebrate the completion of the journey. I had a neck lift and am excited that I no longer have a double chin. I don’t feel the need to do more, but I’m happy I did this much.
This is exactly why I think it’s wonderful that the options are out there for those who really can benefit from it!
To each its own but it is diffently not for me because I am comfortable in my own skin
No, because God made me who I am!
I would get a boon job because I like the attention.
I don’t know if I’d get plastic surgery. It depends how old I can get! =)
I don’t think I’d ever get plastic surgery. I’m not a vain person, but, if I had the money, maybe I’d reconsider.
i’ve always said no but…
Sure, I would love a little liposuction. I really would love to have flat abs.
I only do because I lost a lot of weight and am now in need of a breast reduction. I wouldnt do it otherwise, Im not into all that vanity stuff.
I would get a tummy tuck after I’m done having kids
I would love to get my belly fixed, but I’m terrified of going under the knife so that would never happen!
I have been considering getting plastic surgery more often lately. If I could afford it and was very comfortable with the surgeon, I think I’d do it.
I would love to get a breast lift or lipo.
I wouldn’t get plastic surgery unless I had some feature that really stood out as unattractive and distracting or was disfiguring.
The only reason I would ever get it done is if it was a medical necessity. Otherwise, I’m fine with the way I look. I’ve never been a beauty, and I’m okay with that.
Michelle
If anything I’d get a neck lift when I’m older. The difference is amazing!
I would if I was disfigured in an accident or something, but otherwise, I like my natural body.
I would never get plastic surgery. I believe you should keep the looks that you are born with
Right now I would say that I wouldn’t simply because I can’t afford it. But if I ever did anything it would be relatively minor, fixing my sagging eyelid and lifting the boobs so they don’t touch my belly button.
I believe I would if I could afford it, but my amazing husband would kill me.
I would! After childbirth..I need it!
jessicaahays at hotmail dot com
Nope! I have extensive vitiligo, had it since childhood and have come to terms with that. Anything else regarding my appearance is a cake walk since that!
I have had it 5 times from age 3 to 18 ! I was born scared on the top of my head. That was bald & I have had 5 scalp reductions.
I wouldn’t because I’m happy as I am
darn it. looks like im too late for the contest. i’ll have to check back here more often