Everyone loves to receive flowers, especially on their birthday. There is nothing like that special smile you cant help but get on your face when you see a beautiful bouquet of flowers that are given to you. Flowers can brighten any day. The colors of different flowers can be very eye pleasing. Flowers can also be very beneficial to a persons well being!
Believe it or not, recent behavioral studies have uncovered quite possibly the simplest way to improve emotional health and wellbeing – flowers. Considering the fast-paced and highly-stressed lifestyle most of us lead today, this comes as a welcome discovery. Besides exercise and other personal lifestyle changes as stress relief, one can now use flowers as a way to feel better and more relaxed.
It has been found that being around flowers triggers uplifting emotions like happiness. Flowers are also able to enhance good feelings such as life satisfaction and also affect how people behave in a social situation.
A natural and healthy mood moderator, flowers are said to:
- Immediately alter moods.
When someone receives flowers, it has been proven that happiness is almost instantaneous, displaying excited smiles indicative of extreme pleasure. This result occurs in all age groups.
- Effect moods in the long run.
People who receive flowers are more likely to be less anxious, depressed and restless. They experience heightened enjoyment and are more satisfied with their lives than those who have not received flowers.
- Create intimate bonds with others.
Being around flowers makes people more sociable and leads to increased contact with others, especially friends and family.
- Brighten up spaces and create a sharing atmosphere.
Most people position their floral arrangements in highly visible places such as the living and dining rooms, and in hallways and entrance halls. In other words, the flowers are placed in areas where visitors are welcomed.
There’s no two ways about it. With such a compelling argument, there’s no reason why we should let stress get the better of us. Surround yourself and your loved ones with flowers, and see the difference for yourself.
Just looking at pictures of flowers seems somewhat easing to me. And having them is even better!!
I had mentioned in a previous post that October is the most celebrated birthday month. I was sent a beautiful bouquet of flowers, courtesy of 1800-Flowers. The bouquet was from their birthday collection. It may not be my birthday, regardless, these flowers are very beautiful! 1800-Flowers is also going to give one of my awesome readers a $40 savings pass.
Mandatory Entry: Like 1800-Flowers on Facebook and leave a comment telling them what your favorite birthday bouquet is. Come back here and let me know you have done this, also leave your email with this entry!
Extra Entries:
Follow 1800-Flowers on Twitter (2 entries)
Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway daily (2 entries then 1 entry for daily tweets)
Follow me on Facebook (2 entries)
Follow me on Google Friends Connect (2 entries)
Vote for me on the Top Mommy Blogs (3 entries)
Enter any of my other giveaways (1 entry per giveaway)
Grab my button and leave the URL to where I may find it (3 entries)
Blog about this giveaway and leave the URL to the post (5 entries)
This giveaway is open to US residents. This giveaway will end at midnight on October 30,2010. Winner will be chosen at random.org and will be given 48 hours before another winner will be chosen.
Like them on FB and told them my favorite!sippycupmom@gmail.com
Follow 1800 on Twitter!sippycupmom@gmail.com
Follow 1800 on Twitter #2!sippycupmom@gmail.com
I follow you on FB!sippycupmom@gmail.com
Facebook Follow #2!sippycupmom@gmail.com
Follow your blog!sippycupmom@gmail.com
Follow your blog!sippycupmom@gmail.com
I have your button!http://www.sippycupmom.com/p/button-love.html
Have your button #2!http://www.sippycupmom.com/p/button-love.html
Have your buttON #3!
I like them on facebook and told them my favorite birthday bouquet.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I Like them on Facebook and left a comment telling them my favorite birthday bouquet!hwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
I Follow 1800-Flowers on Twitterhwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
I Follow 1800-Flowers on Twitterhwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com#2
I follow you on twitter and tweetedhttp://twitter.com/#!/ForTheirFuture/status/27349366172
I follow you on twitter and tweetedhttp://twitter.com/#!/ForTheirFuture/status/27349366172#2
I follow you on facebook hwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
I follow you on facebook hwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com#2
I follow your blog through Google Friend Connecthwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
I follow your blog through Google Friend Connecthwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com#2
I Voted for you on the Top Mommy Blogs! hwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
I Voted for you on the Top Mommy Blogs! hwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com#2
I Voted for you on the Top Mommy Blogs! hwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com#3
I have your button on my sidebarhttp://preparingforourchildrensfuture.blogspot.com/hwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
I have your button on my sidebarhttp://preparingforourchildrensfuture.blogspot.com/hwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com#2
I have your button on my sidebarhttp://preparingforourchildrensfuture.blogspot.com/hwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com#3
Blogged this Giveaway #1http://preparingforourchildrensfuture.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-giveaway-mommy-katie.htmlhwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
Blogged this Giveaway #2http://preparingforourchildrensfuture.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-giveaway-mommy-katie.htmlhwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
Blogged this Giveaway #3http://preparingforourchildrensfuture.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-giveaway-mommy-katie.htmlhwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
Blogged this Giveaway #4http://preparingforourchildrensfuture.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-giveaway-mommy-katie.htmlhwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
Blogged this Giveaway #5http://preparingforourchildrensfuture.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-giveaway-mommy-katie.htmlhwm6253(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like Birthday Flower Cake® Pastel$39.99
I like Birthday Flower Cake® Pastel$39.99 alissa4illustration AT hotmail DOT COMPlease delete the last one. I forgot to put my email in.
1. Google Friend
2. Google Friend
Good Morning Katie, My name is Arielle and I work with a small publicity company that partners with Christian authors trying to get their books off the ground. I read through many blogs to find the best possible readers for our authors. I am very eager to add you to my list of reviewers for a few specific books.I'd love to send you one or two of these books to review, if this is something you'd be interested in please let me know! I hope to be hearing from you soon.Arielle Roperarielle@bringitoncommunications.comBring It On! communicationswww.BringItOncommunications.com
Following 1-800- Flowers on twitter. (mcfarland629)shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
Following you on facebook.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
Following you on facebook. #2shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
Following you via gfc.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
Following you via gfc. #2shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I voted for you on Top Mommy Blogs.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I voted for you on Top Mommy Blogs. #2shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I voted for you on Top Mommy Blogs. #3shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I like 1800flowers on facebook and commented on their wall that my fav birthday bouquet is the birthday flower cakeNiecey Dochertynieceyd@gmail.com
I follow 1800 flowers on twitter@goodieslistnieceyd at gmail.com#1
I follow 1800 flowers on twitter@goodieslistnieceyd at gmail.com#2
I follow you on twitter@goodieslistnieceyd at gmail.comand tweetedhttp://twitter.com/goodieslist/status/27376772234#1
I follow you on twitter@goodieslistnieceyd at gmail.comand tweetedhttp://twitter.com/goodieslist/status/27376772234#2
I follow your blog via google friend connectNieceynieceyd at gmail.com#1
I follow your blog via google friend connectNieceynieceyd at gmail.com#2
I voted for you on top mommy blogsnieceyd at gmail.com#1
I voted for you on top mommy blogsnieceyd at gmail.com#2
I voted for you on top mommy blogsnieceyd at gmail.com#3
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for udder covers
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for solarcaine
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for toys camp
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for tommee tippee
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for apple ipod
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for magic cabin
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for spin master
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for nimli
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for the kit place
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for mabels labels
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for old el paso
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for yoplait
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for zak designs
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for help yourself feeding
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for energizer
nieceyd at gmail.comI entered your giveaway for curious chef cookie cutters
I have your button on my blog sidebarhttp://goodieslist.blogspot.com/nieceyd at gmail.com#1
I have your button on my blog sidebarhttp://goodieslist.blogspot.com/nieceyd at gmail.com#2
I have your button on my blog sidebarhttp://goodieslist.blogspot.com/nieceyd at gmail.com#3
nieceyd at gmail.comI blogged about this giveawayhttp://goodieslist.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-oct-30.html#1
nieceyd at gmail.comI blogged about this giveawayhttp://goodieslist.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-oct-30.html#2
nieceyd at gmail.comI blogged about this giveawayhttp://goodieslist.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-oct-30.html#3
nieceyd at gmail.comI blogged about this giveawayhttp://goodieslist.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-oct-30.html#4
nieceyd at gmail.comI blogged about this giveawayhttp://goodieslist.blogspot.com/2010/10/1-800-flowers-oct-30.html#5
I entered your Born Free giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Kidz Bop giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Lullaby babies giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your TriLash giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Thermafuse giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Certain Dri giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Jumbies giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your iCarly giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Kit Place giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Magic Cabin giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Simple Green giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Energizer giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Help Yourself Feeding giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Kidorable giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Lil' Diner giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Tommee Tippee giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Curious Chef giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Pedia Care giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Pedia Lax giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Spin master giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Yoplait giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Old El Paso giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Trim Treads giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your IPOD giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Mabel's Labels giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Zak Designs giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Achooz giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I put your button on my blog: http://adventuresofathriftymommy.blogspot.com/shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I put your button on my blog: http://adventuresofathriftymommy.blogspot.com/#2shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I put your button on my blog: http://adventuresofathriftymommy.blogspot.com/#3shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I blogged about this at: http://adventuresofathriftymommy.blogspot.com/2010/10/win-1-800-flowers-gift-cardsavings-pass.htmlshaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I blogged about this at: http://adventuresofathriftymommy.blogspot.com/2010/10/win-1-800-flowers-gift-cardsavings-pass.html#2shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I blogged about this at: http://adventuresofathriftymommy.blogspot.com/2010/10/win-1-800-flowers-gift-cardsavings-pass.html#3shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I blogged about this at: http://adventuresofathriftymommy.blogspot.com/2010/10/win-1-800-flowers-gift-cardsavings-pass.html#4shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I blogged about this at: http://adventuresofathriftymommy.blogspot.com/2010/10/win-1-800-flowers-gift-cardsavings-pass.html#5shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
like them on facebook and told them my favorite http://www.facebook.com/1800flowers?v=wall#!/1800flowers/posts/10150101662964768johannammartinez2010@gmail.com
I also like the Serene Greenjohannammartinez2010@gmail.com
I liked 1800 flowers and commented http://www.facebook.com/1800flowers/posts/10150102452504768aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/27599853539follow you on twitter (achrissmile)aigcanada7 at hotmail [dot] com
follow you on twitter (achrissmile)aigcanada7 at hotmail [dot] comhttp://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/27599853539
follow 1800 flowers on twitter (achrissmile)aigcanada7 at hotmail [dot] com
follow 1800 flowers on twitter (achrissmile)aigcanada7 at hotmail [dot] comf2
I follow on GFC ( hannah . chrinahxxx@..)aigcanada7 (at) hotmail [dot] com
I follow on GFC ( hannah . chrinahxxx@..)aigcanada7 (at) hotmail [dot] com 2
sent you a friend request on fb (hannah kn..)aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com
sent you a friend request on fb (hannah kn..)aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com]2
voted on top mommy blogsaigcanada7 at hotmail dot com
voted on top mommy blogsaigcanada7 at hotmail dot com2
voted on top mommy blogsaigcanada7 at hotmail dot com3
Like 1-800-flowers on facebook and left a commentshttp://www.facebook.com/1800flowers/posts/10150102459219768ktdietrich@yahoo.com
Follow 1800 flowers on twitter@ktdietrichktdietrich@yahoo.com
Follow you on twitter and tweeted@ktdietrichhttp://twitter.com/#!/ktdietrich/status/27601580092ktdietrich@yahoo.com
Follow 1800 flowers on twitter@ktdietrichktdietrich@yahoo.com
Follow you on twitter@ktdietrichhttp://twitter.com/#!/ktdietrich/status/27601580092
Follow you on facebookKatie Dktdietrich@yahoo.com
Follow you on facebookKatie Dktdietrich@yahoo.com
Follow you through GFCktdietrich@yahoo.com
Follow you through GFCktdietrich@yahoo.com
Voted for you on top mommy blogsktdietrich@yahoo.com
Voted for you on top mommy blogsktdietrich@yahoo.com
Voted for you on top mommy blogsktdietrich@yahoo.com
Entered the Dove giveaway
Entered the iPod giveawayktdietrich@yahoo.com
Button is here:http://www.lifewiththeds.com/p/blogs-i-love.htmlktdietrich@yahoo.com
Button is here:http://www.lifewiththeds.com/p/blogs-i-love.htmlktdietrich@yahoo.com
Button is here:http://www.lifewiththeds.com/p/blogs-i-love.htmlktdietrich@yahoo.com
Blogged:http://www.lifewiththeds.com/2010/10/great-giveaways-to-enter.htmlktdietrich@yahoo.com
Blogged:http://www.lifewiththeds.com/2010/10/great-giveaways-to-enter.htmlktdietrich@yahoo.com
Blogged:http://www.lifewiththeds.com/2010/10/great-giveaways-to-enter.htmlktdietrich@yahoo.com
Blogged:http://www.lifewiththeds.com/2010/10/great-giveaways-to-enter.htmlktdietrich@yahoo.com
Blogged:http://www.lifewiththeds.com/2010/10/great-giveaways-to-enter.htmlktdietrich@yahoo.com
like 1800 flowers, posted I like the elegant wishes bouquetmsboatgal at aol.com
facebook friend request 1msboatgal at aol.com
fb friend request 2msboatgal at aol.com
follow gfc 1msboatgal at aol.com
follow gfc 2msboatgal at aol.com
voted tmb 1msboatgal at aol.com
voted 2msboatgal at aol.com
voted 3msboatgal at aol.com
entered progressomsboatgal at aol.com
entered dovemsboatgal at aol.com
entered achoozmsboatgal at aol.com
entered nimlimsboatgal at aol.com
entered el pasomsboatgal at aol.com
entered q1msboatgal at aol.com
entered certain drimsboatgal at aol.com
entered spinmastermsboatgal at aol.com
entered icarlymsboatgal at aol.com
entered jumbiesmsboatgal at aol.com
entered gourmet basketmsboatgal at aol.com
entered embroideredmsboatgal at aol.com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/27673693352aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/27797829152aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/27881260924aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com
What a great contest. I have tweeted, followed and friend connected. Have a beautiful day!
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/28371389247aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/28463112656aigcanada7 at hotmail [dot] com
I like 1-800-Flowers.com on facebook (Louis Here) + wall posthttp://www.facebook.com/1800flowers/posts/10150106505849768schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com
following @1800flowers on twitter @left_the_stars
2following @1800flowers on twitter @left_the_stars
following you on twitter @left_the_starshttp://twitter.com/#!/left_the_stars/status/28536023874
following you on twitter @left_the_starshttp://twitter.com/#!/left_the_stars/status/28536023874
I like your blog on facebook (Louis Here)
2I like your blog on facebook (Louis Here)
2I like your blog on facebook (Louis Here)
Google Friends Connect – following your blog publicly as Louis
2Google Friends Connect – following your blog publicly as Louis
3Google Friends Connect – following your blog publicly as Louis
I voted for your blog at Top Mommy Blogs
2I voted for your blog at Top Mommy Blogs
3I voted for your blog at Top Mommy Blogs
I liked 1800 Flowers on fb (Mari Doug) and commented on their wall.runningmatey at hotmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/28557896910aigcanada7 (at) hotmail [dot] com
Liked them and commented on fb (Missy Sunshon)Email is in my profile.
GFC follower, #1
GFC follower, #2
i like 1-800 flowers on facebook and commented on their wall http://www.facebook.com/1800flowers/posts/10150107085039768debbiebellows(at)gmail(dot)com
i follow 1800 flowers on twitter @bellows22debbiebellows(at)gmail(dot)com
entry # 2 i follow 1800 flowers on twitter @bellows22debbiebellows(at)gmail(dot)com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/28650136344aigcanada7 (at) hotmail [dot] com
I like 1-800 flowers on facebook and commented on their wall.(Although it was a difficult decision on choosing a favorite, 100 petite roses won out)-DanelleJohns danellejohns at gmail dot com
I follow 1800-flowers on Twitter-DanelleJohns(Danelle) (#1)danellejohns at gmail dot com
I follow 1800-flowers on Twitter-DanelleJohns(Danelle) (#2)danellejohns at gmail dot com
I like/ follow you on FB-DanelleJohns (#1)danellejohns at gmail dot com
I like/ follow you on FB-DanelleJohns (#2)danellejohns at gmail dot com
I follow you publicly via GFC-(#1)DanelleJohnsondanellejohns at gmail dot com
I follow you publicly via GFC-(#2)DanelleJohnsondanellejohns at gmail dot com
I voted for you on Top Mommy Blogs (#1)danellejohns at gmail dot com
I voted for you on Top Mommy Blogs (#2)danellejohns at gmail dot com
I voted for you on Top Mommy Blogs (#3)danellejohns at gmail dot com
I have posted your button on my blog. (Silvrwolve114-Danelle) (#1)Located here: (right hand side)http://ourwolvesden.blogspot.com/danellejohns at gmail dot com
I have posted your button on my blog. (Silvrwolve114-Danelle) (#1)Located here: (right hand side)http://ourwolvesden.blogspot.com/danellejohns at gmail dot com
I have posted your button on my blog. (Silvrwolve114-Danelle) (#2)Located here: (right hand side)http://ourwolvesden.blogspot.com/danellejohns at gmail dot com
I have posted your button on my blog. (Silvrwolve114-Danelle) (#3)Located here: (right hand side)http://ourwolvesden.blogspot.com/danellejohns at gmail dot com
I entered Progresso Healthier You prize pack danellejohns at gmail dot com
I entered the Chasing Treasure giveawaydanellejohns at gmail dot com
I entered the Perplexus Giveawaydanellejohns at gmail dot com
I entered the Mix Pups Giveawaydanellejohns at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/28730564056aigcanada7 at hotmail (dot) com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/28856498222aigcanada7 (at) hotmail [dot] com
I entered your Dove Deodorant giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Hydro Right giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Progresso giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your EcoMom giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Chloraseptic giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Baby Bond giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Go Go Sports Girl giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Epson Printer giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Chasing Treasure giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Pocket Disc giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Perplexus giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Zuvo giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Mix Pups giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Soda Stream giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Gingerbread Shape Sorter giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I entered your Botanical Paperworks giveaway.shaneemcfarland@gmail.com
I like 1-800 Flowers on Facebook & told them my favorite birthday bouquet is the Elegant flowers!MusingsfromaSAHM@gmail.com
I follow 1-800 Flowers on Twitter.
I follow 1-800 Flowers on Twitter
I follow you / Tweet: http://twitter.com/Erika105/status/28949811370
I follow you – Tweet: http://twitter.com/Erika105/status/28949811370
I follow you on FB
I follow you on fb
follow w GFC
follow w. GFC
I follow via GFC
I voted!
I voted
I have your button on my blog: http://erikajo.blogspot.com
I have your button on my blog: http://erikajo.blogspot.com
I have your button on my blog: http://erikajo.blogspot.com
entered trim treads
entered mabel's labels
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/28951935107aigcanada7 (at) hotmail [dot] com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/29151607008aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/achrissmile/status/29213465697aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com
i like the plum crazy bouquetlmurley2000@yahoo.com
follow 1-800-flowers on twitter-lmurley2000lmurley2000@yahoo.com
follow 1-800-flowers on twitter-lmurley2000lmurley2000@yahoo.com
follow and tweetedhttp://twitter.com/#!/lmurley2000/status/29215268555lmurley2000@yahoo.com
follow and tweetedhttp://twitter.com/#!/lmurley2000/status/29215268555lmurley2000@yahoo.comentry 2
like on facebook-lmurley2000lmurley2000@yahoo.com
like on facebook-lmurley2000lmurley2000@yahoo.comentry 2
follow on GFClmurley2000@yahoo.com
follow on GFClmurley2000@yahoo.comentry 2