DONBEAR's Cave

[donbear09]

I don’t tend to get caught up in things like counting up the years but I do believe in celebrating milestones in your life. 2022 was definitely a year of change for me. I left a job that I had for about 6 years and started over into something more fulfilling. I got to check off an artists off my bucket list that I’ve always wanted to see live. I did my first solo vacation at the same time. I ended it by scoring tickets to my all time favorite artist. I did a lot of growing and learning this year. I’ve learned that when you want change in your life, you’re the only one that can make it happen. It might be scary at first but it always works out for the best in the end. What does 2023 hold for me? I really don’t know. All I know is that I’m along for the ride. I just have to put trust in faith and leave it up to fate to decide. Here’s to another year and many more after. #2023 #newyear #goodbye2022 #dualipa #taylorswift https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3YY4vL31U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[donbear09]

Good thing I’m not afraid of heights. I just love the vibe of this city. Every time I come back, I just fall more and more in love with it. Remind me again why I keep leaving and why don’t I just stay? #seattle #spaceneedle #seattlewashington (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb1WvIWrbv1/?utm_medium=tumblr

[donbear09]

I am loving being able to relive these eras of @taylorswift. I fully support her being able to renown her work. 4 more to go until she owns it all. Red is the era where I was fully behind her. #taylorswift #redtaylorsversion #fearlesstaylorsversion #swiftie https://www.instagram.com/p/CW0Lo13leLt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[donbear09]

Gotta love those treat yo self days. I managed to find this sweet sweater for $20. You never know what you’ll find when you’re not really looking for it. #selfie #treatyoself #thirtyflirtyandthriving https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZzVHArdTo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[donbear09]

@taylorswift #lover is my favorite Album so far from what she own https://www.instagram.com/p/CVFxhsNFasw/?utm_medium=tumblr

[donbear09]

Of all the concerts I’ve been too @iiswhoiis is my personal highlight. When you go to her concert, you can expect a nonstop dance party. I checked another artist off my bucket list this year. I’m an Animal for life. #kesha #animal #cannibal #warrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CVFd9kAler_/?utm_medium=tumblr

[donbear09]

Of all the live converts I’ve been too, this is the one that I’m most excited to attend. As a @dualipa Stan, words can not describe the feeling to see her live. She is another artist I can check off my bucket list. March could not come soon enough. The crappy year I’ve been having has been looking better and better. #dualipa #futurenostalgia #futurenostalgiatour https://www.instagram.com/p/CUAIwWjlLxL/?utm_medium=tumblr

[donbear09]

So I guess this is what my 30s feels like. It still feels weird to hit this number but I’ve also just accepted it as that. It’s just that a number. I’m hopeful for the future. I may not know what it holds but I wouldn’t change this wisdom that comes with this age for the world. I don’t buy into that whole youth dying at this age because mentally nothing’s changed since yesterday. I’m still me just a little bit wiser and somewhat smarter. I still get carded for alcohol, so that’s a plus. I have a feeling that with my 30s, I’m going to be in for a lot of change. I have to remember it’s all about Thirty, Flirty and most of all thriving this decade. Also a shout out to @carlamarieandanthony for the You Look Great merch. I love how comfortable the hoodie is. It also sends out a positive message of everyone looking great. #30thbirthday #thirtyflirtyandthriving #thirty #thirtysomething #thirtyandthriving #thirtyaf #toomanyhashtags https://www.instagram.com/p/CSOFfHQLimg/?utm_medium=tumblr

[donbear09]

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that sometimes in life people’s journey’s end before yours. Is it fair? No, but it does happen. It’s one of those things that we’ll never understand in life. All we can do is cherish all the times that we did have with them and live on through their legacy. One of the hardest things you ever have to do is let them go. I’d be lying if I didn’t say this hurt really bad. Not only for me but for everyone that was lucky enough to have crossed paths in life with Cherilyn Marie. The only comfort I can take now is that she’s no longer in any pain and all her sickness is gone. She’s in the next life with all her relatives that left before her. While her physical presence is no longer with us, I like to believe that we all have gained one bad a** angel to watch over us now. All we can do now is try to push forward with love because I know my aunt was all about spending the love to everyone. Until we see each in the next life, this is our see you later. 💔❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CRVyVFRldK4/?utm_medium=tumblr

[donbear09]

Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving. I’m just here to wish one of my life long friends ShyAnn a very happy birthday. I’m happy our paths have crossed in life. We’ve been through each other’s ups and downs but we always have each other’s back. I couldn’t have asked for a better friend. Another decade of friendship down. Here’s to the next one and the many, many more after. I have a feeling our 30s will be another great adventure. #30thbirthday #thirtyflirtyandthriving #thirtysomething https://www.instagram.com/p/CN_2LfolnIq/?igshid=1nv8ahx9gc7uf

[donbear09]

My I’m still alive but I don’t take pictures of myself selfie. I didn’t even have to use a filter on this one either #selfie https://www.instagram.com/p/CNy5L8KlB9Z/?igshid=1gsk9mif0bxb2

[donbear09]

Don’t forget to find your happy place in life. Mine just happens to be in radio. I couldn’t have asked for a better gig in life. Maybe this is my calling? #radioshow #djlife #KBWG #selfie #radio https://www.instagram.com/p/CKH5bcdFaxF/?igshid=x0w17fnd4bsh

[donbear09]

Also since face masks are the new normal, you might as well personalize them as much as you can. You can never go wrong with a little @officialtlc #selfie #tlc https://www.instagram.com/p/CIzU5QwFPsR/?igshid=13e0xyxav5z23

[donbear09]

My once in a blue moon selfie. I’m liking the vibes this sweater gives off #selfie #arianagrande https://www.instagram.com/p/CIzRAQtF1Vy/?igshid=s9qniacmnhy3

[donbear09]

Just wanted to wish one of my life long friends a happy birthday. I’m so thankful to have a friendship like ours. I’m always happy with the many adventures we’ve taken together and look forward to the many more in the coming years. Thanks for always being there over the years https://www.instagram.com/p/B_UA5ddld9K/?igshid=1cczdijlcimvi

[donbear09]

Had to share it on here too. I’ll give you a filter to make it unique. Where to even begin or what to say. It’s just been a whirl wind of emotions the last week. So much sadness mixed in with happiness. Heartbreak mixed in with happy memories I haven’t thought about in 15+ years. Life long friendships and connections that were solidified in the last week. There will be only one John Francis in the world and we were all lucky to have gotten to see this smile that could light up the world. A guy that would give you the clothes off his back but also con you out of your last $5. Leave it to him to get buried in a snowstorm on Friday the 13th of all days. Rest easy my friend until we meet again on the other side https://www.instagram.com/p/B9swDWMl5Hh/?igshid=14k4xo55hyqqu