Doctors say we the illest because we suffer from realness.

Britt. 28. Denver. Dreamin' big.

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We have news... @wheres_hoffa and I have spent the last 7.5 ish years having one hell of a time in Denver with each other. We’re going to try on our next adventure and see how it fits... We are moving to Wilmington, NC in July! Switching the mountains out for the beach. Bo wants to learn to surf, I want to kayak, and ultimately, just try a new version of our lives. Obviously we will be back to Denver regularly, but in the meantime I encourage you to come vacation with us in our ocean-side life. If you’ve been to Wilmington or have advice on cross-country moves, we are all ears. (at Wilmington, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPUT-hblNc5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Turns out I am great at the rich bitch beach club vibe. #tulummexico #richbitchenergy #papayaplayaproject #beachclub #legsfordays #girlswithtattoos #babealert #allbodiesarebeautiful #fuckypugetpumped (at Papaya Playa Project) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO8x6YMlNrA/?igshid=18xo5lnzg0977

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Had the best time in Tulum celebrating one of my dearest friends for her Bachelorette Party. Spent 6 days with @misszimmie and some of the funniest women you could pile into a villa. #waxedandvaxxed #tulummexico #bacheloretteparty #ihavedramamime #donttoneitdown #zexy #fuckyougetpumped #babealert (at Tulum Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO06sUjFo2k/?igshid=1njpqqqn090i4

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Gloomy days make me miss lake days. #adventuresofbrittandbo #couplesaregross #northcarolina #lakegaston #lakelife #fuckyougetpumped (at Lake Gaston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CON7JYaF5DT/?igshid=85cs0jut63zg

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It’s been two years since the person who brought me so much joy and delight chose to take her life. Grief is a weird, funny thing. I still, actively, two years later, hear or see something and think, “OMG I am going to text Strummer about this.” And then remember this is no longer possible. 
While it almost feels like my time with Strummer was an entirely different life from the one I’m in now, she’s still with me as if she is my own muscle memory. I miss her, I am so grateful that I spent the 8 or so years of friendship I had with her being completely ludicrous in how we lived our lives. 
Mostly, I am still so angry at what brought her to this decision, and how we as a society have not improved or grown for the better in anyway. I guess that’s a rant for a different day. For today, I am going to smile, laugh, yell really dumb things, sit in the park with my friends, drink beers and listen to our favorite bands. I love you, Brittany. So damn much. #griefishard #Imissmydeadfriends #brittanystrummerforever #strummerforever (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNIZ5aBFtWL/?igshid=1pyjbwpyyruj3

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In love with my Harry Potter scarf @kristinj1119 knit for me. Truly incredible work and perfect for a Crested Butte trip! #knitstagram #crestedbutte #harrypotter #mountainstyle #fuckyougetpumped (at Crested Butte, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL0Nr0vF5FM/?igshid=mov0vsi7muvh

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Any occasion is the right occasion to wear a great coat. 📸 @misszimmie #ootd #winterstyle #greatcoat #feelingmyself #fuckyougetpumped (at Denver City Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLKWgkWF6Fm/?igshid=57985dd6itrw

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Went to see @sarazhair at @birchsalondenver and said, “let’s get funky,” and I love how it turned out. Halo balayage with Pulp Riot pink and purple on top. So naturally I am monochromatic purple today. #newhair #halobalayage #balayage #pulpriot #birchsalondenver #selfienation #purple #purplehair #fuckyougetpumped (at Birch Salon Denver) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKZxBNcFjlE/?igshid=fhiq4212ms6a

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2020 sucked. Here’s a look at what I am grateful for from this awful year. 1. Bo - I am glad I didn’t have to do this year alone, and pleased with how well we weathered it. I learned that as long as I am working through life’s obstacles with him, I’ll get through them. 2. Animal Crossing New Horizons - I have over 800 hrs into this game and ended up with a quirky discord community of friends who love ACNH. Truly, this was the best thing for my mental health. 3. The quarantine crew - This year we spent Saturdays playing our own trivia on Zoom, enjoyed backyard hangs together, and really trusted that we’re in this hell together, so let’s be as safe and responsible as we can. 4. The girls - I’m grateful for the long text convos, zoom hangs, mountain getaways, and park hangs. I’m lucky to be surrounded by people who took the pandemic seriously, but also understood the need to lean in when we needed the support, and to celebrate even when it required unconventional means. 5. KITTENS - Ollie and Fox were 10 weeks old when we adopted them, and it has been such a funny adventure already. It was risky to pick up & move during a pandemic & joblessness in order to get a cat, but it was immediately worth it. 6. Books - I read so much this year. Between book club and a desire to get back into social and racial justice, I think I knocked out 25 or so books. Book of the year: Eloquent Rage by Brittany Cooper. 7. Anti-Depressants & therapy - I upped my meds in June bc I was doing so poorly. I was let go from my job in Feb, and it turns out, I am not great at being unemployed especially in a pandemic. Thank satan for my counselor and the drugs that help me get out of bed. 8. Biden / Harris 2020 - This year started looking up when we learned they won the election. I am thrilled to see a woman of color change history as VP. Hopefully we can start to see healing with this new admin. 9. My health - Grateful to say neither Bo nor I experienced Covid this year and no one in our immediate circle got sick, I am also grateful that the folk I knew who contracted it had healthy recoveries. (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJeVdvglOOM/?igshid=vqbg8vyp9gdx

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A day later, but I was busy eating and watching Home Alone yesterday. I hope y’all had as good of a holiday as one can in a pandemic. We hung out with our kittens in our PJs all day. Not mad about it. #adventuresofbrittandbo #couplesaregross #family photo #kittenswerenotharmedinthemakingofthisseries #holidayphoto #ollieandfox #kittensofinstagram #catsofinstagram #theinternetneedsmorecats #kittens #denver #savestheday #arewefamousyet #meowstagram #adoptdontshop #catstagram #catlife #kittenlove (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJR-lWjFmzP/?igshid=1bsjj4wea0gwu

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Here is a really ridiculous photo of me and now here is a not ridiculous statement from me: When I am able, I will absolutely get the vaccine. Yes, it was rushed. Yes, we don’t know long term effects. Yes, it might need to be something we do yearly or again. I look at this as weighing risks. The risk of getting a rushed vaccine appears far lower than the risk of c0vid - where I could have no symptoms, or have a stroke or die. I’ll take my chances on the vaccine. And, I care about my community and the people around me. As of now, this is the best solution to save lives and get us back to some as semblance of normalcy. And since we are discussing this, we have already committed to continuing to wear masks for our own safety and yours until it truly seems safe enough to do otherwise. K, Byeeee. #selflove #selfcare #vaccinatemeasap #lovethyneighbor #wearamask #fuckyougetpumped (at South Broadway/Baker Neighborhood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI6KywulvoO/?igshid=cd9izmyf2mb9

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A tradition now in its 4th year - we bundled up, masked up, and froze up for Blossoms of Light. The two 2yos sure didn’t seem to love it as much as they did last year, but the adults had a good time. #mydbg #denverbotanicgardens #blossomsoflight #Denver #wearamask #fuckyougetpumped (at Denver Botanic Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIuHLGTlMik/?igshid=1vqnonidqv2nk

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Fox is a goblin, but he does look really good against my new rug. Follow this idiot at @olliefox.forgetmenots. #ollieandfox #kittensofinstagram #catsofinstagram #theinternetneedsmorecats #kittens #denver #savestheday #arewefamousyet #meowstagram #adoptdontshop #catstagram #catlife #kittenlove (at Downtown Denver) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIogUYHly6n/?igshid=p7y0ivw5mz1h

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Meet the two cutest members of our family. Names are pending, but these sweet brothers are littermates we adopted from @pawsco. They’re about 9-10 weeks old and fearless adventurers. Oh, @wheres_hoffa and I moved, too. Bigger place, two bathrooms, washer/dryer in unit - we are moving up in life! I will definitely be the person that creates an Instagram for her cats so intend to follow along! #kittensofinstagram #catsofinstagram #theinternetneedsmorecats #adoptdontshop #sofluffyimgonnadie #adventuresofbrittandbo #fuckyougetpumped (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIKG361FTh5/?igshid=1k5rwxzeca1j2

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This photo is from Thanksgiving 2014, our first Thanksgiving together. This year is going to look different. We are staying home, we're not seeing our friends or family. Y'all know I'm an incredibly social person who is motivated by the relationships around me, but we're in a situation that requires me to sacrifice my needs in order to help my community at large. Let's normalize thinking of others and being mindful of our communities. This isn't political, this isn't oppression, this is a choice that values life over personal inconvenience. #thanksgiving #covid #coronavirus #stayhome #donttravel #adventuresofbrittandbo #couplesaregross #alwayssearching #imissmyfriends #imissmyfamily #2020sucks #fuckyougetpumped #butdoitathome (at Cheesman Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH0mQ8wF-jC/?igshid=1woyu5z0iejbn

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Hey friends! Episode 10 of our new podcast is up today! It'd mean a lot if you checked out @funkyspunkpodcast . @misszimmie and I are basically bullshitting about how Sex and the City changed our lives, how it effected our perception of sex and relationships - and female friendships. We tell a lot of dumb stories, and we bicker back and forth, and we teach you things! All in the context of these four essential women. SATC may not be your thing, but it would be great if you at least followed us and interacted with our account so we can reach the folk who love this timeless show. THANKS FRIENDS! You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, or on the web through the link in the Funky Spunk bio. #satc #satcpodcast #funkyspunk #funkyspunkpodcast #charlotteyork #satcquotes #sexandthecityquotes #sexandthecity #podcastersofinstagram #podcastrecommendation (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHvZe2zFRf9/?igshid=d9jn2gzi0s3b

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We voted, and we are both hoping for a better future. But today I am grateful for what we have, and this loving partnership. Kay, let’s log off the internet now. #couplesaregross #adventuresofbrittandbo #alwayssearching #notcleveland #mydbg #denverbotanicgardens #cuteshit #fuckyougetpumped (at Denver Botanic Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJTlDCF4Qe/?igshid=1bngjf7zk5c7