Aesthetically Pleased

This is mostly for my wanderlust and pretty people.

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#internationalwomensday

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It’s my mom’s birthday today, and I just want the world to know that she is the most wonderful, supportive, loyal, loving, and caring woman I’ve ever met. She has never left my side through the hell of my past few years. She is always there and always figuring out the best way to be there for me and support me, and that’s the case with everyone she loves and cares about. I love you so much, mother. Happy birthday!

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Normally I’m not even a little bit the kind of person that posts pictures of myself, but I just feel really good about myself, about my sobriety, and about the direction my life is heading. So I guess this is some sort of affirmation of myself to the world, which may be unnecessary, but hey guys, here I am, and life is good.

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Missing my little mini-me today. I love you so much Eilidh Michelle!

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Today I went back to one of the most important places I’ve ever spent time in my life. This place introduced me to AA, recovery, and to some of the best people I’ve ever met. La Hacienda was crucial to me turning my life around, and I’m so thankful God brought me out of my misery, guilt, and shame, and through those gates. (at La Hacienda Treatment Center)

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Pool cleaning views (at Barton Creek Greenbelt)

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Happiness is not a constant thing for anyone. I am no exception to this fact. I’m not gonna sit here and say “this year I plan on having no bad days” or tell people to be happy because 1) that’s bulls**t and 2) it’s not my place to tell people what they should feel. I will say there is a sense of happiness somewhere to be had at some point for us as humans. If I may- I just want to say I wish y’all all the best in trying to find that place and time. I know from experience it won’t be as often as the movies and even make us believe, but I also know that in those moments we obtain it, they are always worth the time searching for it. This isn’t an attempt at being inspirational, just a dude talking about things being more beautiful when we accept the reality of that happiness we’re searching for being as perpetual as we think it should be. Here’s to another better year. (at Austin, Texas)

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#sobersquad

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Merry Christmas Eve from my favorite human and I!

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I love you so much Eilidh girl!

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#7 retirement day. #Pudge (at Globe Life Park in Arlington)

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#ATX #nofilter that is all

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Happy 84th, Grandad!! You are loved.

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60 days. This has easily been the hardest two months of my life. I have been hiding myself in the cloudy haze of addiction for the past 5 and a half years. The cloud was so thick that I couldn't see out of it anymore. It took a near death experience rolling my car into a ditch at 4 a.m. messed up on half a bottle of Ativan to realize that God really does have a purpose for my life, because if he was done using me here on earth, I would not be on this planet anymore. So I'm done hiding. I struggle with severe anxiety and depression, and because of that, the disease of addiction finally reared its ugly head in my brain. But it does not have victory over me. God has created me with a warrior mindset for His kingdom and glory. An addict is what I will always be, but it will NEVER be who I am. Hi, my name is Benjamin Ingram; I'm an addict, and I claim Victory.

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Rustic. (at Salado, Texas)

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About a week ago. Filter unnecessary. (at Bryan, Texas)

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This job is a dream. No, it's not glamorous. Lots of sweat. Seriously, a lot. But it's everything I could have hoped for. Great environment, small crew, but expanding monumentally. It's such a great industry, and I can't wait for the potential career opportunities this job could present as this company drastically expands. #supportlocalbreweries (at Austin Eastciders)