As a poor man, my wealth lies in the deep, genuine connections I have and I wouldn't trade it for anything else.
I'm so blessed to call all these people my friends and family. We've laughed together, I've probably cried in front of all of them at one point, we've argued (in good faith), and we've celebrated milestones and accomplishments together.
Thank you for taking the time to come out and have dinner with me for my birthday. I have so much gratitude and feel so loved.
I'd also like to apologize for blacking out and becoming a deviant last night. Til next season!
my name is damon.
i'm a thirty-two year old man who hasn't felt truly happy in a long time, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the pockets of joy that do come my way.
rarely am i on camera cheesing this much, so i'm thankful for the great company that could capture this moment in times of great music, too.
cheers to each and every one of you continuing on our own adventures, and may our paths cross soon!
Was lucky enough to see the short films of these talented creatives who have been working on them over the past year and be in community with so many amazing people tonight!
Y'all missed out on a sold out event for the New Works! Lab Showcase featuring @apiamnfilm
Filmmakers from left to right: @kazuamvang@yeejmoua@txheebelindaxiong@tsuab.yang@randy.xyooj
This past Saturday I got to attend the 3rd Annual QTPOC Centered Cambodian New Year Runway Show & Celebration at @indigeroots
Honestly was a blast and such GOOD energy and the music was FIRE. S/O to @queenduin
This celebration was so much more than what you could imagine. A great way to honor someone's own culture and traditions. Curated and produced by @channlk and @donnietello_
Thanks for inviting us @titocancun
The gang: @vueka@taleeyang
Every morning I ask myself a question to ground my mind for that day. It's to be intentional and to help me navigate parts of myself that remind me who I am and who I can be as a whole person, especially in these perilous times of uncertainty.
I've decided to share with y'all the questions I ask myself, making this a Midweek Mindfulness moment.
Take a minute to breathe, reflect on this question, share it your answers with someone, anyone, or just keep the thought of it in your mind. Feel free to share with me or if you want to know mine reach out!
So let me ask you this: Who are three people who made the biggest impact for you in 2025? New or old, good or bad.
#mindfulness #midweekmindfulness
6 years ago today you came home. You were the loudest, naughtiest pup in the world, the true epitome of fireball.
You barked at everyone and everything, but was the most affectionate puppy I could ever ask for. You gave the warmest hugs, loved staring out the window, and cuddling underneath my feet. You also were the best mother a puppy could ask for. Giving so much grace and love.
You taught me true patience and I couldn't have asked for more. I think about you a lot, especially these days with Teddy getting older, and your babies living their best lives.
I miss you and hope that you're throwing all the toys off the sofa, jumping back and forth like we used to for forever and beyond.
Love you forever Cleo.
today i was asked to share one out of the million things that i want to do this year. we had to crumple it up, toss it into a pile, and guess whose is whose. i got mine twice, and said fuck it. this is what i shared: "find a picture of what inner peace can look like."
as we are in the fifth day to this new year, i sit with something i've been questioning lately, and that is my spirituality.
i may not be religious, but consider myself very spiritual. where spirituality is about finding meaning, purpose, and connection not just with the physical world, but beyond that.
for me, my spirituality is about my journey, my inner feelings, and exploring this idea of tranquility and transcendence for life and community.
it may not match yours and i know our journeys are not the same, but i believe that our paths all intertwine at one point, even if just for a moment.
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#writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #quotes #innerpeace #spirituality
Choosing you was easy; letting go wasn't.
All these quiet nights still echo your name.
Remembering you hurts less than forgetting.
Our story didn't need a villain, just time.
Loss, I've learned, is loving with nowhere left to go.
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#poetry #poem #poems #poet #poetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #poetrylovers #poemsofig #poemsofinstagram #poetrygram #writingcommunity #writers #writing #hurt #feelings #love #growth #growing #moving #lettinggo
Behind the hours, minutes freeze in place.
Even your shadow feels warmer than most.
Carrying silence where your words used to live.
Kept thinking time would wait for us.
You're now a memory I wish I didn't remember.
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All we were now drifts into silence.
Names fade slower than the feelings they left behind.
Grief comes soft and slow,
Every morning feeling like a rerun of goodbye.
Love didn't end—it just outgrew us.
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been awhile since i have traveled anywhere. so i went and walked on top of some rocks after a conference. hated it. 10/10 would do again.
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#arizona #phoenix #skies #grandcanyon #rocks #selfcare #adventure #newadventures #mindfulness #onedayatatime #presence #forward #nature #naturelovers
