I smile a lot to myself. Before I was born I stopped breathing and my mom had to have an emergency surgery which saved my life. I remember it at odd times and I’m just happy I get to exist. Over the years people have replied to my stories saying “there is no way you’re this happy all the time”, which in a way is accurate but still makes me laugh/a little embarrassed. - I like joy. I’m ok with my childlike wonder when it comes to nature. I used to think it was silly, but the more I embraced it and chose it the more it seems to ripple back to me. 💗Joy is cyclical and gravitational, growing in proportion to the amount of attention I give it. (Also willing to walk quite far and be really patient for this joy, which I’ve found helps :) - So yea, for the record, really am this happy, definitely smile a lot and I think I have a lot to smile for. 😊✨ Photo by @christianschaffer on one of the windiest, funniest hikes of my life. - Heading to Tahoe to bring in the new year with some of my best friends - games, snowboarding, yummy foods and 13 of us smooshed into a cabin here I come🥰 Gosh darn grateful that I get to be the reflection and friend to so many amazing individuals. #longhairdontcare #mythoughtsarewaytoolong #Seattle