Friends for nearly half our lives, here’s to 16 more years of favorite memories I already forgot 🙃 happy (early) birthday, Wafflez @ec_flo https://www.instagram.com/p/CTl2NIiLOgD/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Friends for nearly half our lives, here’s to 16 more years of favorite memories I already forgot 🙃 happy (early) birthday, Wafflez @ec_flo https://www.instagram.com/p/CTl2NIiLOgD/?utm_medium=tumblr
What are YOU looking at 👀🦅 (at Half Moon Bay, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/COtJD3hD0eb/?igshid=5wbfx28xj46m
It’s only Wednesday but it feels like over a year of pain and anger and exhaustion ... oh... that’s right... hindsight is 2020. #NoH8 #StopAAPIHate #blacklivesmatter #stopviolenceagainstwomen #fucktrumpandthecomplicitgop https://www.instagram.com/p/CMjQVTfjxj_/?igshid=bqddvoo0vufn
#SteakTartare dinner in Texas galleria #treatyourself (at Fig & Olive) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UoZzNjhGm/?igshid=6qwmlb6duqkr
Happy wedding https://www.instagram.com/p/B5zNGQpjRco/?igshid=1kcvpf02c3pgy
Congrats Elisha and Jeff (en Pacífica Resort Ixtapa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5zM6ftD1-i/?igshid=125rjm1wkwr3o
This kittie is up for adoption http://petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=SNJS.A1150377 https://www.instagram.com/p/B3n1Uy5j8u3/?igshid=1097bn87fmn5r
As my birthday week comes to a close, It reinforces the fact that birthdays aren’t worth celebrating. Especially on a Wednesday...
So unless there’s a monumental occasion or achievement to celebrate, or a milestone Birthday...
Birthday parties. are. Canceled.
Um Bro.... why you #creepin... #greatbuddha #kamakura #familygoals #familyphotography #littlebrothersareweird #creeper 😱 (at The Great Buddha Kamakura) https://www.instagram.com/logofmark/p/BvjL39qHooR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yykozsglimo7
#Shadow #Reflections in the #mirror (at Kimpton Hotel Born)
#Shadow #Reflections in the #mirror (at Kimpton Hotel Born)
lets get together and feel alright
From years ago and still true
Open When Letters Topics and Ideas, Best Friend Edition
So another person asked for help (privately) with these topics for their open when letter to their best friend. And I thought it would be nice to share my answer, in case others wanted to write some too.
Open when…
you’re worried about future – remind her of all her accomplishments and that if she can do all of those amazing things then she can handle almost anything the future has in store for her
you feel lonely – list all the people who love and support her. Remind her that she is always able to contact you or someone else on that list if she’s feeling alone
you need a hug – insert a picture of you guys hugging or a really small teddy bear that she can hug
we’re arguing and it’s my fault – write an apology letter stating how you are sorry and that you patch things up
we’re arguing and I think it’s your fault but it’s still really my fault – same as above
you miss me – their favorite photo of the two of you, a matching bracelet or trinket they can carry with them so a part of you is always with them
you’re sad – a picture collage of all of her favorite things and have some cheesy quotes to help cheer her up (ex: photos of cute kittens, puppies, etc)
you’re mad at me – list all the reasons why she loves you and why you have been best friends throughout the years
you’re sick – a small pack of tissues, some cough drops, some tea bags
you need motivation – a collage of all her inspirations. ex: pics of her at her dream college, job (put her face over a doctor or whatever profession she wants to be in), city to live in/other goals she wants to achieve to help her visualize her goals
you had a bad day – her favorite candy in fun size
you need a pick me up – same as above
you’re doubting yourself – tell her to write a pro and cons list to help reassure her in whatever decision she is making
you’re overthinking – same as above
you’re having a hard time with people – remind her of similar situations and how she overcame it
you’re handling other people problems – tell her if it is getting too much that there is no shame in taking a step back and letting the person handle their own problems. Remind her that she needs to focus on her own problems before she can help others
you don’t think you’re beautiful – get a small compact mirror and put the words ‘you are the most beautiful person I know.’ Write: YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! Never forget that bestie <3
you don’t feel appreciated – tell her that even though may seem like she isn’t, she is appreciated by you and you cherish your friendship
you feel worthless – similar as above
you need to rant – write to call you ASAP so you can hear her rant
you’re contemplating hurting yourself –insert hotline numbers so they can talk to a professional if you aren’t available
you feel like I don’t trust you – list reasons why she should trust you and remind her of all the times she has trusted you and the positive outcomes from it
you’re crying – a pack of tissues
you need to laugh — a silly photo of the both of you/her/you, insert some corny jokes
you want to reminisce – small photo album starting with pictures from the beginning of your friendship leading up to current ones and include a sticky note at the end: ‘I can’t wait to see what other crazy adventures we get into’
you need to know how much I love you – list 10 (or more) reasons why you love her and how your life was never the same (in a good way) since she has been in your life
you’re not so sure about us – similar to above
you want to know more about me – tell her secrets you’ve never told anyone or little quirks that people may miss
you’re having a good day – congratulate her for having a great day and wish her many more good days in the future J
you are happy – same as above
you need entertainment – a pack of cards, a small coloring book, markers, her favorite movie
you’re bored – same as above
you’re confused – include a piece a paper with a pros and cons list to help her with the dilemma she’s confused with and to remind her that you are always a phone call/drive away
you need courage – write about a situation when she needed to be courageous and to draw from that strength
you can’t sleep – a mixed CD/itunes playlist of soothing music, add some helpful tips
you’re tired – tell her to get some sleep and listen to your mixed CD
Appreciate your people
It’s.. So Beautiful..
Family
They say that family is one of the most important things in life. Why you may ask? Because no matter how normal or abmornal.. no matter how close or estranged you may be ... no matter how many or how few you have of family, whether they’re chosen or you are born into them... Family is there for you. Your family is who you build your life with. This year, in my family, I lost my grandfather, and my grandmother - within weeks of one another. But this year, in my family, I gained a new appreciation for who they were. My Grandfather is a fighter, a healer, a mentor. My Grandmother is a tiger mom, a leader, and a mother to six challenging, diverse, and unique children, who are my aunts, my uncles, and my father. I wish now that I had bridged the generation gap and the language barrier to better know and understand them when they were here. It’s been a few months since they both passed, but the reality that they are gone is starting to sink in as holidays approach. The notion that my own parents are aging too is slowly becoming reality. I hope that I my grandparents are proud with what I have accompished in my life. I wish they could have known my struggles, met my partner, been a closer part of my life. But the past is regrettably the past. Instead, I can elect to move forwards in my future and commit to a future with my own parents, and be closer to them to learn, to share, and to laugh with my family, and eventually build my own.
..if my life were to end tomorrow, how lucky I’ve been that nearly all my life I’ve been surrounded by flowers.”
H.D.R.C.
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