So good to see an upload. My bf asked “why haven’t you been watching that soap lady!?” Glad you got a break!
@chaotic_cheeze94593 жыл бұрын
my BFF said the same exact thing!!
@oreo636913 жыл бұрын
That interaction sounds so wholesome
@rebeccaglenn30453 жыл бұрын
My little boy keeps saying "Mom where's Katie??" But I'm so glad she got a break too!! Treat yo self girl!!
@Claire96673 жыл бұрын
My husband also asked 🤣🤣
@kimlawrence86553 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccaglenn3045 my granddaughter and 1 grandson love to watch with me. The other grandson is worried the soap might get to close. 😳😊
@shaxophile3 жыл бұрын
Katie going “I’M STILL HERE” is big 2021 vibes
@cecilyerker3 жыл бұрын
“I LIVED BITCH!”
@cryingbroken88243 жыл бұрын
Looking great!!!
@bramble-berry3 жыл бұрын
What a way to say Bye Bye Bye to 2020! Difficult question here, how hard do you think it would be to replicate Justin Timberlake's noodle hair of '98 in soap?
@maggieholland82023 жыл бұрын
I would love to see that
@mizzshowbiz13 жыл бұрын
Me too
@fauxbelleza3 жыл бұрын
Not the exact same design but a similar idea, I used an grass piping tip! Of course, you could probably whip out some soap dough and an extruder if piping isn't your favorite thing to do~!
@Kyttykizu3 жыл бұрын
@@fauxbelleza yes! The grass pipingtip would be so cool!
@gardeninggamergirl77613 жыл бұрын
@@fauxbelleza extruder like a PlayDoh extruder is what my brain went to immediately...😂
@catherineirizarry2563 жыл бұрын
The is giving me My Chemical Romance vibes....for the Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge album.
@ayblablabla3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing.
@ZerodeSmit03063 жыл бұрын
SAME
@shizotypical3 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought!
@ivyblack81453 жыл бұрын
It made my little emo heart beat.
@fernanda.faugier3 жыл бұрын
YASSS
@w.m.81263 жыл бұрын
Imagine if one of the soaps ends up smelling like Smackers strawberry lip balm. Also, this is now the perfect excuse for Katie to use all the glitter she wants if it's circa 2000's lol
@kogasfurryjorts59633 жыл бұрын
Or even better-smackers vanilla lip gloss!!
@phoenixwolf34933 жыл бұрын
I liked the root beer and cherry ones. Also the ones that smelled like sodas. Reading Smackers lip balm brought me WAY back.
@w.m.81263 жыл бұрын
@@phoenixwolf3493 Coca cola was my favorite for the soda flavors !! But I always loved strawberry the most lol
@gailejukn79183 жыл бұрын
I used to have my Soda Licious lip gloss in a little animal purse everyday
@caseysaylor52413 жыл бұрын
For me cherry, or was there a watermelon? if so that was prob my fave... my fave everything were the red or pink ones, i could never reember the diferent flavors/smells. i just said red/pink lol
@merissahardy38873 жыл бұрын
I feel like there was a missed opportunity for "frosted tips" 🤣 glad you got a break to refresh and spend time with your family
@michellesmith7023 жыл бұрын
😁😄
@TheNoteblockLizard3 жыл бұрын
I always love seeing you work with black soap ... means I can see you in all your protective gear while you work :)
@rickyknives95503 жыл бұрын
To think I was thinking just an hour ago like "huh, I wonder how Katie's doing, I wonder if she'll upload again soon" and HERE YOU ARE, QUEEN
@cmborchini3 жыл бұрын
Sameeee
@JodiLeaSnakeQueen3 жыл бұрын
Right me too. I figured she took a break and was like thank Goodness lol but got worried too!
@Twilink363 жыл бұрын
So sorry Joanna, this is heartbreaking! :( Take all the time you need.
@lellow193 жыл бұрын
OMG if you actually got a bunch of those butterfly hair clips and put one on each bar of one of the soaps, that would be so amazing
@crazylane53143 жыл бұрын
I would love to see how the 'extra soap loaf mold' is getting on. May we have an update on it, pretty please?
@hbrunet723 жыл бұрын
My heart is breaking for Joanna and her family. I lost my youngest daughter 2 1/2 years ago, so I can fully empathize with how she must be feeling right now. I am unable to donate, but my thoughts and prayers will be with her, and them.
@Rose-jz6sx3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss 💔 I hope her memory brings more joy than pain xxx
@katelillo19323 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter 💕
@tinkeramma3 жыл бұрын
From one loss mama to another, hugs. 🧡
@hbrunet723 жыл бұрын
@@tinkeramma 💚💜
@nicholasholt12733 жыл бұрын
Hey Katie, I followed your beginner soap series and I now have a Soap shop on Etsy, and you are literally an inspiration to all
@katieoneill78083 жыл бұрын
Omg you gotta post a link!
@simtanic83 жыл бұрын
Yes please give a link!
@coquine20023 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's quick to go from beginner to seller... but I wish you all the success in the world!
@nicholasholt12733 жыл бұрын
@@coquine2002 Thank you so much! I watched sooooo many soap videos so I picked it up quickly and it is proof that anyone can make soap.
@jessabeebees9563 жыл бұрын
Joanna saved the day! I couldn’t find my PDF for the soap club and she got back to me right away. I will put her and family in my prayers.
@katelillo19323 жыл бұрын
My deepest condolences to Joanna and her family 💓 I’m sending them wishes of comfort and peace while they grieve.
@estersmejova3 жыл бұрын
I loved Katie before but as soon as she said she likes 1d I suddenly love her even more.
@maaikebosma17493 жыл бұрын
Sameeeeeeeeeee
@emilythara063 жыл бұрын
Yes I was actually screaming
@raeva3 жыл бұрын
Ayeeee. Stream DMD and vibez for clear skin. 💅
@estersmejova3 жыл бұрын
@Aerín Evergreen Thanks, fellow Tolkien fan!
@hannah_dorman253 жыл бұрын
SAME. QUEEN
@adde95063 жыл бұрын
We hold you to nothing, we're just glad your back. We missed you! But don't ever be afraid to take a break 😉 If ever there was a "men's" soap that was ripe for a glitter swirl on top, it is something called Boy Band. 😜 I'd be more than willing to pay full price for a peasant soap, if you wanted to put the difference towards that go fund me. 💔
@jaynesmith24633 жыл бұрын
I love this idea! I would definitely be up for that
@giannad273 жыл бұрын
I have KZbin red, so every time she says “after this quick commercial break”, nothing happens, and for some reason it makes me laugh.
@dolores35853 жыл бұрын
I dont have it and still didnt get the ad :/
@polaris_5033 жыл бұрын
@@dolores3585 sometimes KZbin doesn't like to put ads on videos for no reason, I had no ads on this video, which is bad for the creators :/
@solangelolover39063 жыл бұрын
I have ad-blocker, so nothing happens for me either. It is great.
@bleb96083 жыл бұрын
@@solangelolover3906 I've heard ad blockers can be illegal (I've head some bad stories from Facebook ad blockers) and when you get a ad it takes like 15 seconds to support a creator, using a ad blocker shouldn't nessisarily be something that's great or something you should be proud of lmao
@solangelolover39063 жыл бұрын
@@bleb9608 I wouldn't say I am proud of an ad blocker. I just use it cause my cousin recommended it. I don't just use it on KZbin. I use it on most sites because I was sick of getting so many ads when I wanted to read an article. I still do get the occasional ad on KZbin videos, so I don't think it is that big a deal. Also, what stories from Facebook? I am curious now.
@clairet75303 жыл бұрын
Anyone else hit play and immediately thumbs up when a new katie video pops up? 😄 Love you Katie, glad you're back! 🙏
@Abs770913 жыл бұрын
Ya i do
@MinimalisticWolf3 жыл бұрын
Honestly what makes me come back to your videos is how transparent you are about running a business. Letting us know what goes on behind the scenes, price updates and even the reason for it. Explaining why you do the designs you do from a business standpoint as well as comparing it to other ways of soap making. And the icing on the cake (or should I say icing on the soap..?) is your energy and personality. Love your craftsmanship as well as the insight you bring. :) lots of love and welcome back!
@MotherMimic3 жыл бұрын
As soon as i saw the thumbnail i was reminded of Three Days Grace. Not really a boy band, but it was my alternative of a boy band back when i was little :) cant wait to try this soap!
@remedy8363 жыл бұрын
That soap embodies hot topic and I’m not mad about it.
@vidkidloserface3 жыл бұрын
"Throw your mind way back to those seltbelt belt buckles..." Me: side-eyeing my set of exclusively seltbelt belts because they are so quick and convenient to buckle **sweats**
@MetalMouth69633 жыл бұрын
Okay so no joke one of my non weight related goals I have this year is to be able to wear a seatbelt belt
@MsSunnyDenise3 жыл бұрын
You know.. you got those subscribers not just for your soap but because of who you are. You are such a delight to watch and listen to. Thank you, Katie Carson, for being here. 😘
@coleylewis3 жыл бұрын
My little girl asked if we were gonna watch soap and told my mother, her name is Katie Carson! Her brother name is Ken! She makes soap! (She's six and has a small developmental delay due to hearing loss so this thrilled me to no end!) We watch you every night before bed to relax and spend time together.
@tinkeramma3 жыл бұрын
My 4 year old is in a similar stage. We started making soap together because of how much she enjoys watching Katie. Turns out melt and pour soap into silicone molds is pretty fool-proof.
@coleylewis3 жыл бұрын
@@tinkeramma I've actually started researching soap making to do it with her! I think the melt and pour will be our first adventure.
@swansoap3 жыл бұрын
Super boy band soap colors! Glad you had a break! What? No glitter ✨? Boys like bling too! Best for 2021! ❤️👤🖤
@cutemuffins35673 жыл бұрын
I like that she mentioned Dave....from boyinaband
@lindsayf92253 жыл бұрын
Joanna is an absolute sweetheart, I'm sorry to hear she's going through so much, but I'm glad that this community is so loving and she'll at least have time to heal instead of worrying over medical expenses.
@katd3493 жыл бұрын
I showed this to my friend and she said you forgot BTS in the boybands list. "we might hit 1M this year" First name twin, you deserve it.
@nasifkhanpriyo87693 жыл бұрын
Be careful if you mention BTS anywhere. Some people has Allergy to the name BTS and they will call you a toxic fan and will say armies mention BTS everywhere. Ps I love BTS 💜( also love one direction so no hate from other fandom pls)
@erinhowett36303 жыл бұрын
Watching her is like talking to your older sister/ mom/ cool aunt all in one. Instant peace.
@tanyasmith59773 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you had a break, you deserve one..just one tiny wee question: did you make a gingerbread soap house for your mum? If so can we see a picture? Pretty pretty please with a gumdrop and glitter on top?
@kenardemergian26043 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing!
@firegodessreiko3 жыл бұрын
I'm not on insta, but did you check it to see? I know she has a business one and a more family photo type one, so it might be there if she took a photo. Worth a shot. =3
@emilycook98473 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited to see all the 90s and 2000 vibes from this collction!! I'm living for this.
@allyssaedwardssinkler3 жыл бұрын
You had me at boyband. My sincerest condolences. I don't have much right now (I've got my own gofundme for my sister's family), so I could only do a small amount but I know every little bit helps. Yall are in my heart.
@gabbyrusso24363 жыл бұрын
Okay but hearing you talk about your friend really warmed my heart. The pure care in your eyes is so sweet! Sending love to all of you!!!❤️❤️
@lore04bj3 жыл бұрын
The first thing that came to mind with these colors (+the name) was Boy in a band, I'm so glad you mentioned him
@shannonmenendez45593 жыл бұрын
Oh this was so MCR/FOB/PANIC! Vibes....Like this was making my emo heart happy 😊
@julihill94883 жыл бұрын
Katie:I love one direction Me: *looks around at my one direction pillow case, blanket, tapestry, teddy bears, and painting fan girdling over the fact that she loves them also*
@RoyaltySoaps3 жыл бұрын
THEY ARE THE BEST!!!! LOL
@campcourt1273 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes!!! I hear them at work all the time and I jam out and fan girl on the inside every time...im not ashamed 😌
@julihill94883 жыл бұрын
@@RoyaltySoaps YES THEY ARE!
@queennefratiti693 жыл бұрын
Loads of prayers for Joanna and her husband and their family. So many hugs and prayers!
@lilmeowmeow67843 жыл бұрын
Aww, Katie. Congrats on 800k. You so deserve 1 million. I can't wait to see that for you!
@dawndix8093 жыл бұрын
Katie, you are just so FUN! I wish I could just hang out with you and your friends for an afternoon. Thanks for all the positivity you put out in the world, and for teaching me how to soap!
@corebroth87933 жыл бұрын
it's so funny that you mentioned boyinaband, i saw this soap and immediately thought of him!
@leslie67333 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest and most impressive things about sweet lil ol Katie is her ability to talk without umm-ing and pausing AT ALL while she works! Did yall notice the steady stream of information while she scrapy scrappied?? Hoorah Katie! I can barely do ONE thing at a time with my lips zipped tight and wearing the ultimate frown of concentration!
@lightishredgummi3 жыл бұрын
this soap can fit so many boy bands even today it's HILARIOUS
@adde95063 жыл бұрын
She forgot Hansen.
@Chenge22zh3 жыл бұрын
It totally has Stray Kids vibes for me😍
@ashreebird3 жыл бұрын
palaye royale too, for some emo 2.0
@snackie13593 жыл бұрын
Twenty One Pilots blurryface era much
@glopez20073 жыл бұрын
Yes I Will root for the 1 millón God bless you Katie, I missed your vídeos but am so glad you took time to rest and recharge.
@tpwkcarlie27073 жыл бұрын
what if there’s a one direction soap,, I WILL BUY
@Alyssa-gw7tb3 жыл бұрын
samee lmao
@caitylmng3 жыл бұрын
Same
@hannah_dorman253 жыл бұрын
Same queen (also love your pfp)
@tpwkcarlie27073 жыл бұрын
@@hannah_dorman25 thank you 🥰🥰
@sabrinanelsen86603 жыл бұрын
Oh Katie, so happy to see you back, but also so happy you took some time to recharge. Please pass my love along to Joanna and her family. I can’t express how much joy and inspiration you bring me. I love you, gal!
@4crAAil3 жыл бұрын
I saw the streaks of red in the tumbnail and I read the title as Soap inspired by BoyInABand
@moth.033 жыл бұрын
she mentions him in the video! I was so happy
@jasmine_13753 жыл бұрын
I was like "A DAVID SOAP !" 😅
@giannepotato93353 жыл бұрын
Same!
@jamescreative95693 жыл бұрын
That slightly manic “I’m still here!” is something I didn’t expect to resonate so fiercely with me. I’ve been dealing with a bizarre undiagnosed chronic illness for about six years now, and the emotions behind that phrase, said with just the barest hint of raspiness, just hit different.
@schnuds3 жыл бұрын
!🦎 JOANNA 🦎! I'm so sorry for your loss, hope you & your family can grieve in piece with your angel looking over you
@AccordingtoJexi3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! It's so amazing to see the fundraiser already exceed its goal. Love seeing people be so loving!! That's the energy I hope we see carried throughout 2021!
@Hessed37123 жыл бұрын
I can’t watch this. This soap looks like cake batter and I’m on a diet and starving! I’m still going to watch.
@amberknight85553 жыл бұрын
This gives me a queen of hearts vibe!!!! I do love it. So happy your back, tell Joanna my family sends our condolences!!!!! Live the duchess, happy your back
@purpledasher78803 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a joyous start to the year. My 16 year old daughter treated me to a bar of your Cardigan soap for Christmas (she knows I’d never buy it for myself as we’re in the UK), teared up when I opened it!! Love your energy!
@UvThe1st3 жыл бұрын
I love that this video is basically just you talking about your passion. Super heartwarming. I love hearing people passionately talk about their hobby/profession, it's one of the best things in the world.
@morgie393 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video dedicated to making embeds (not sure why but it's fascinating to me) and also a soap using repurposed leftovers.
@China-Clay3 жыл бұрын
Yes! She has done a few like that, check out the galaxy bars, and a few others, we love Royalty Soaps!!!
@morgie393 жыл бұрын
@@China-Clay yes, I only subscribed last year so I went back and watched a lot of her older videos as well, lots of great content!
@eivip62943 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else just get mesmerized when she mixes up the oil And water solution?
@LuanaOnMaui3 жыл бұрын
Yay Katie’s back! I think you should take a break from KZbin every Christmas/New Year. Take that time just for you and your family. 👍👍
@Friendstoyourend3 жыл бұрын
She really should With how much of a hard worker she is Hecc she should take thanksgiving off too
@jennifermihalik7003 жыл бұрын
Katie-Your kind heart is such a blessing to all of us. I am so thankful for you and your videos!
@erinnelson77883 жыл бұрын
So sorry for their loss! I cannot even imagine how difficult that would be! Consider it done!
@user-kg5tk9jo3m3 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful for your joyful spirit. Your laugh and smile are uplifting. Thank you.
@victoriablaney8453 жыл бұрын
You're such a ray of sunshine I love it
@moth.033 жыл бұрын
she's amazing, her videos always make me happy
@victoriablaney8453 жыл бұрын
@@moth.03 her laugh is infectious, cant help but smilw
@brandimr233 жыл бұрын
If you hit a million subscribers it will be very much deserved. You make beautiful soaps and are very talented.
@ezmay898 ай бұрын
She's getting close ❤️
@juliar54973 жыл бұрын
Got my feel-good-20-min before it‘s time for bed. (Germany) Thanks have a great sunday.
@hqnevl483 жыл бұрын
Ach, noch eine Julia aus Deutschland ;D
@rominarickoll55793 жыл бұрын
Same 😂😂😂
@theresamarierda3 жыл бұрын
Missed you Katie! Glad you took time for yourself. We all need that once and a while. You videos make me so happy. Congratulations on your subscribers. You deserve the world.
@minion_luvr_3 жыл бұрын
katie talking about one direction made my heart sing 🥰
@surfingrits3 жыл бұрын
Much love to your friend and family through their horrible time. 💞 May peace come to them in time. Donated and thank you for helping them
@bethcaselman79523 жыл бұрын
The soap looks awesome glad you’re back
@viciousvictoria513 жыл бұрын
Those Bath and Bodyworks Art Stuff photos are a blast from the past!! I had so much berry scented, body glitter filled items.
@lshardy1up3 жыл бұрын
It's giving me 98 degrees, Backstreet Boys, Day 26... BTS. We stan all the boy bands 😍
@Kree.B.3 жыл бұрын
I get so excited when Katie mentions youtubers, especially ones I like haha. I don't know why, but it does. And if teenage boy essence was ever a soap, it's this. Eta: Prayers & love for the family, I hope the gofundme lightens their load enough to focus on each other easier. Prayers & love to anyone who's going through loss & grief. It's hard & it hurts so much, but you'll eventually learn how to live with it a little better.
@nol0velost3 жыл бұрын
The Tacketts are in my Prayers 🙏🏽
@rjleoni94103 жыл бұрын
First of all, I'm so glad you took some time for yourself over the holidays! Secondly, that color palette always reminds me of some sort of Vampire valentine.
@BeautyBeacher3 жыл бұрын
Literally reminds me of the good ol' days of Hot Topic, like with the crazy metal entrance in the malls, super metal music, and super dark. Does anyone remember that??????
@maggieholland82023 жыл бұрын
I still still don't trust well lit hot topics
@SecretSquirrelFun3 жыл бұрын
Those white jugs/pitchers that you mentioned are just awesome because they have that black stipe of rubbery stuff on the base. That keeps the pitcher stable and stops it from moving about whilst stick blending - for safety reasons, having a pitcher stay-put is very very important. We’ve all turned on a stick blender inside a smallish jug and had the pitcher start spinning around before you mange to grab that handle. Yup, when looking for pitchers or jugs, checking out the base for that black or sometimes white “non-slip strip” is a good pro-tip. 🐿🤪 (I’m a poet and I didn’t even know it) 🙂 Helpful for baking and also for safe soap mixing and making. (Hey, I did it again!! Weeeeeee)
@Arya-is4cv3 жыл бұрын
Haha don't worry about being 26 and still liking One Direction. My friends and I are all very avid fans of BTS, and all of us are in our twenties, (or above). You're only as old as you feel! (And in this day and age, 20-30 isn't all that old at all!)
@courtneythornton10033 жыл бұрын
Definitely use this soap while wearing your arm warmers from Hot Topic!
@vmtracy3 жыл бұрын
The color scheme is indeed reminiscent of that time period...and my daughter's entire wardrobe in middle school and the first couple of years of high school :-)
@alyssanicole92513 жыл бұрын
I've been really feeling the seasonal depression lately. This video just made my face light up and made me feel sooo much better! We love and support you Katie. Take your time with the remodel and *try* not to stress too much. Thank you for being yourself 💕
@minion_luvr_3 жыл бұрын
this soap definitely gives me one direction/5sos vibes ❤️🖤
@karenf.60173 жыл бұрын
So glad to have you back. You are always so joyful.
@ptolemaeaaa3 жыл бұрын
this soap is serving My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge im here for it
@delanietaggard76103 жыл бұрын
Katie, my prayers to Johanna and her family. Also I'm so grateful to have discovered your channel. I've started collecting equipment and whatnot so I can start making soaps as well. Thank you for your positive, cheery and wonderful self. The world is definitely brighter with you in it. 🙏❤🙏❤ God Bless you all!!
@hyperactivehyena3 жыл бұрын
This is a total crapshoot but- Does anyone else know that one artificial blueberry smell from the 90s? That *one*? It was just- so- good- it's burned into my memory but I could swear I haven't smelled it since I was 9 years old, if you happen to also have that same scent drilled into your subconscious, I would kill to have that in a fancy soap form. It was always like that lip balm, not the kind that came in a stick but the kind that came in a tiny plastic jar, the slimey absolutely-not-body-safe translucent junk with the glitter in it that got all sticky when it inevitably dried out?
@LunaFaeCreations3 жыл бұрын
Roll on that blueberry glitter gel. Mmm I miss that smell
@stacydh72443 жыл бұрын
It’s like the one back street boys album cover !!! 1996 . Quit playing games with my heart 🤩🤩
@spriddlez3 жыл бұрын
You know we all love the long rambley outros right?
@cristinaflores89203 жыл бұрын
This should be the emo throwback soap.
@bld935613 жыл бұрын
Back streets back ALRIGHT! lol
@tinkeramma3 жыл бұрын
Just played this video for my 12 year old daughter this weekend. Her eye rolls were epic.
@kerryharburn65383 жыл бұрын
Great soap. A goal I have is to buy a bar of your soap. It will happen eventually 😊. I love your personality, it always makes me feel good. I hope Joanna and her family will heal and get the help they need. Good luck!
@quiverfullmomma1373 жыл бұрын
New Kids on the Block for me :-)
@forgetmenot2773 жыл бұрын
Okay these colors are giving me MCR vibes and I love it
@ashleyh70733 жыл бұрын
Omg missed opportunity to give the soap frosted tips 🤣🤣
@Cruzdeonnaify3 жыл бұрын
New Kids on the Block! I love how we can see your reflection in the black soap! Best part of black soap!
@carlisketches3 жыл бұрын
19:22 "...sometime in 2020...." It better not be 2020 still 😂
@natasham223 жыл бұрын
Love boy in a band and love these soaps they look like little hearts with that swirl
@belenruan79193 жыл бұрын
Ever thought of making fragrance free bars for those of us with sensitivities but who still want a really pretty soap
@lala_bee3 жыл бұрын
My sincerest condolences to Joanna and her family. ❤💐❤
@starrwinter3 жыл бұрын
AHHHHHH.... don’t even know what the groups are but AHHHHHHHHHHHH!
@Chenge22zh3 жыл бұрын
LOL same here, and hi my fellow army
@whoiscris94433 жыл бұрын
Not me waiting for a BTS soap😭
@mememebeth3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree about wearing the correct protection when soaping. I poured about 4 cups of soap batter on my legs last week, thankfully I had long pants on.
@alysontucker81963 жыл бұрын
Katie: It's like a black mousse. My brain: A black moose? What an odd thing to say.............. .......... OHHH, a black MOUSSE.
@monicathomas10213 жыл бұрын
I positively love watching your videos, you are positive and loving. Your laughter is contiguous! Bless you