diff --git a/exercises/09_strings/strings1.rs b/exercises/09_strings/strings1.rs
index f50e1fa9..c3212914 100644
--- a/exercises/09_strings/strings1.rs
+++ b/exercises/09_strings/strings1.rs
@@ -5,13 +5,11 @@
 // Execute `rustlings hint strings1` or use the `hint` watch subcommand for a
 // hint.
 
-// I AM NOT DONE
-
 fn main() {
     let answer = current_favorite_color();
     println!("My current favorite color is {}", answer);
 }
 
 fn current_favorite_color() -> String {
-    "blue"
+    String::from("blue")
 }