ever wondered what it’s like to catch an acrobat flying at you off a trapeze?? 👀 see my split trick from the catcher’s pov!
as a flier, catchers like my brilliant husband @ammonjames blow my mind and watching this makes me even more amazed at what they can do!
#flyingtrapeze #circuslife #trapezeartist #pov #spacecadets
“Still, the image haunted his dreams throughout the night: a lovely girl gazing at the stars, and the stars who gazed back.” - Throne of Glass
Almost exactly a year ago, I started Throne of Glass, which quickly became one of my favorite book series of all time. Not only is it just an enjoyable read, but the main character reminds me so much of Nicole. She is fiery, passionate, sassy, strong, resilient, courageous, and unbelievably loyal. The above quote struck me because it has been my experience watching Nicole over the years. Not only does she take note of the universe, but the universe can’t help but take note of her. She is awe-inspiring in every way, shape, and form, and I’m so grateful to have a day to get to celebrate you! I love to give back to you a fraction of the magic you inject into the universe. Happy Birthday to my fireheart!
20 Concerts in 12 Months! 💙
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.”
TRUMP 2024!!! YOU DID IT!
Congrats to the millionaires and the billionaires, who are the only ones who will actually benefit financially from this presidency.
Congrats to the white Christian men who will continue to be the only ones who get to make decisions for everyone else (especially women who have never had a voice of their own).
Congrats to all the straight people who will never know what it is like to be hated for your very nature.
Congrats to all the innately healthy people who will never have to wonder how they will get the treatment they need or how they can afford it.
But most of all, congrats to President Trump. He was impeached twice, convicted of 34 felonies, and probably the most publicly hated and ridiculed president America has ever had. Not only did he win the presidency, but the people gave him the greatest comeback in American history, control of the Senate, most likely control of the House, and control of the Supreme Court. Instead of potentially going to serve jail time for his crimes at the end of November, he gets to get ready to run the country with the biggest chip on his shoulder.
To the majority of people who don’t fit into the above categories, I love you and I stand with you. I’m so sorry for how yesterday went, and I am hurting with you.
To those that voted against the people I love and care most about, I don’t know if I will ever be able to understand your choice, and it is ok if this is where we say goodbye. There is no need to comment or disagree with anything I have said. We are so clearly past trying to have logical conversations at this point, so let’s just send it with emotion. I have cried too much with the ones I love at this point to do anything else.
If you feel this is harsh or you don’t like whom I’ve become, then just remember that I am a monster of your own creation.
Sincerely, your white, healthy, straight, formerly Christian male friend who decided that caring more for others was more important than caring for himself.
!!TV-MA!!
In honor of turning 30 today I figured I would try and recreate this masterpiece from @boburnham ’s Inside. Since instagram will only do 90 seconds I broke it out into two parts.
Enjoy! 😊
After 8 years of marriage and a million experiences together, there just isn’t language for the things I feel. So today I thought maybe I could try and translate a bit.
When I say “Good morning,” I really mean, “No matter how dark or sleepless the night, waking up next to you is the brightest and warmest light of the day.”
When I say “You look beautiful,” I really mean, “You are more awe inspiring than the most beautiful work of art and more breathtaking than the most grandiose mountain scene.”
When I say “I’m proud of you,” I really mean, “What you have done, what you have had to overcome, and who you are is completely unfathomable to me and I will never cease to be amazed.”
When I say “You mean the world to me,” I really mean, “My life began when you entered it, and every moment we have spent together since has been and will be the greatest of my life.”
When I say “I love you,” I really mean, “There isn’t a way to untangle my heart and soul from yours.”
And finally when I say “Happy Anniversary,” I really mean, “I will love you in this and every lifetime until the very last star in the universe burns out into oblivion.”
Happy Anniversary Nik! 💙
Hi my name is Ammon and I’m a work in progmess.
It is easy for us to focus on our failures but every person is made up of constant improvement and constant mistakes. I have really come to understand how powerful the concept of self actualization is. Self actualization is basically the idea that you create what you focus on.
For years I focused on the fact that I was overweight and out of shape. I wanted to improved but all I could focus on was that I was failing. I tried to diet, exercise more, etc. but didn’t make any progress. I continued to actualize my lack of weight loss because by focusing on my failure I couldn’t stay motivated on my goals. About a year ago I changed my mentality. Instead of focusing on my failure I focused on being a work in progress, on the improvements I was seeing, and on the things I could control. Since then I have lost nearly 100lbs and have hit personal fitness goals I never thought were possible.
I don’t share this to brag although I am very proud of the progress I have made. But in a time when New Years Resolutions begin to falter I’ll ask you: What are you focused on? No one can your mentality for you, even though it is great to have a support team. The changes you are looking to make have to come from you in order for it to stick.
When Nicole and I first started dating I was so excited/nervous to be spending time with her that for the first month or so I was on the edge of throwing up the entire time we were together. The poor girl had to deal with me constantly asking her if we could go for a walk so that I could calm my stomach and for sure thought I had a very serious stomach issue. From the moment I met her she gave me butterflies and lit my soul on fire. Ever since then that fire has only grown. Anyone who has spent time with Nicole knows this feeling well. Her personality and energy is intoxicating and contagious.
Nicole, you are the most awe inspiring person I have ever met. I have now experienced many of the most extraordinary things this world has to offer and I can confidently say that nothing compares to the time I get to spend with you. I love you and Happy Birthday! 💙 (NZ time)
“Like jumping out an airplane to swimming with the sharks
That existential feeling when you’re staring at the stars
There’s a hurricane in my head
But the lightning in my heart makes it worth it
Yeah, I still get nervous”
P.S I’ve created a petition to make your birthday a national holiday (please sign below) because you deserve to be celebrated by the world!
