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"No one has ever written a romance better than we lived." - Lauren Bacall Embodying Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall in our best 1920's flapper's attire. Halloween has been untraditional this year, but we celebrated in the best way. . . . . . #halloween2020 #couplegoals #goals #love #filmnoir #baltimore #maryland #couple #bmore #pattersonpark #halloween #costume #flappers #1920s #1920sfashion #fashion #periodcouple #halloweennight #lanternfestival #fun #hauntedhouse #family #thebigsleep #vintage #headpiece #swag #laurenbacall #humphreybogart #mensfashion #halloweencostume (at Patterson Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHMr2PQJFjc/?igshid=cu23a4wxxmds

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Friday #datenight with authentic Yunnan Chinese cuisine @watersongbmore 🍜 Kunming Fried Potato ` Peppercorn Fried Pork ` Xiao Go Pork Noodle Soup ` Marinated and Roasted Chicken Quarter Stir Fried Rice (at Water Song Yunnan Kitchen 云水遥) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGb0y95plSf/?igshid=11uggsjlcmnlr

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You had me at merlot. (at Boordy Vineyards) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGB5YU3JmSP/?igshid=fzhyu10y70bx

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#repost from @cbstv @colbertlateshow I have always admired you for your persistence, dedication, and drive. You would constantly stay up late and become fully immersed in your work and studies. Your late husband would often come and give you dinner or tell you to go to sleep. Your hard work is an example for us all. No matter the circumstances, you never let anything or anyone stand in your way for social justice and equality.  Even at 85 (when this was filmed), you were such a badass!! / link in bio / You knew that your health and body being at its best were crucial for being able to do your job 💯. A most humble role model. Thank you for paving the way to reach dreams and goals that would not have been possible without you. I hope you may inspire more legendary women to stand in the sun and find the work that makes them soar. #notoriousRBG #restinpower https://www.instagram.com/p/CFTVRk3p6nm/?igshid=76krwgpfdo56

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We re-financed our house!! 15-year mortgage. Closing today, ✍🏽 & completed. So proud of this guy - he has worked so hard for this🦸🏻‍♂️ (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CENb2LhJRl8/?igshid=4jokh402ckg3

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#Repost @wmar2news last night at 11 PM. My feature in the news is up!! The end is here. 10 months of working on my graduating MICA thesis project, "Meet Your Neighbor: Building Neighborliness in Southeast Baltimore," and 6 months of working on getting the Bmore Lights up on our block. Shout-out to my partners @marylandinstitutecollegeofart, @pattersonparkneighbors, and MICA Center for Creative Citizenship, and community leaders @davewerk @archmckown @xantar, @andy.dahl @chrisbeall, Garrett James, and Beth Braun for supporting my vision for the community on our block and a safer neighborhood. Snaps for my incredible professors for their guidance and perspective during my struggle and uncertainty, especially with pivoting after COVID-19 @isaacgertman @bjornmeansbear @brocketthorne @elopez12 @weikerts. Thank you to my family and friends who have been patiently understanding why I am MIA, working 80-hour work weeks on my thesis and exhibitions (especially @jonferng)! And lastly, a massive round of applause to the incredible block and community we have here at 100 block of N Montford Ave, Patterson Place, Baltimore! Bmore Lights, Social Distancing Stoop Night, and Bmore Lights Potluck Meeting would not have been possible without your patience, trust in me, and contribution! For our neighbor, Ms. Sharon's tenacity with calling into @wmar2news yesterday to shine some positivity on the news. Chris Krogh (@christenrkrogh's husband), our rockstar installer, thank you for helping our block become safer, more connected, and vibrant. You lit up our little corner here in this world. We did it! LINK IN BIO. (at Patterson Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEH0if3JeDW/?igshid=l6f3o2avmhgb

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#Repost @breakfreeworldwide #theshowmustbepaused #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter • • • • • • Following the initiative from the music industry to show solidarity on Tuesday, June 2nd in support of the recent protests fighting for peace, love, unity, and freedom - we call on all community leaders, organizations, artists, and ambassadors within the dance scene to “Blackout” social media for the day, and use it to reflect, reconnect, and provoke action to establish strategic ways the dance community can give back and enact positive societal change. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ S/O to @mennovangorp for being the catalyst for this initiative - we are stepping up to take this challenge and use tomorrow to disconnect from social media to show solidarity towards the ideals of peace, love, unity, and freedom which are engraved in our dance scene and pursued by so many of its ambassadors on a daily basis.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Please share and use the hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused to get our scene United in this act of solidarity tomorrow. (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA7BFCnJjxN/?igshid=ieysd2idmr5d

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Join me in exhibiting my MICA BFA Graphic Design thesis project, "Meet Your Neighbor: Building Neighborliness in Southeast Baltimore," in Serving The People's BFA Show 2020 (featured in the NY Times). Virtual Opening Reception, TONIGHT (5/21) from 6 PM - 12 Midnight EST, alongside 800+ graduating students, from 96 different universities, and 13 countries worldwide (Desktop Only). I will be on at 8 PM ET. I hope to see you there 😉🍷🖼️ https://stp.world/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdw_wupMJ9/?igshid=kim25dqdbz80

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Wow it's been almost a year since I've posted on Instagram. I haven't really felt the need to share my life in a public way aside from stories. This photo was taken last week when I had pulled an all-nighter for my design class and revised 11 projects and powered through everything. Even unexpectedly having a flat tire and remembering I had a scholarship application due that day. I waited an hour in line at the Post Office and ran so many errands that day, but I overcame. I am so grateful to be in a place where I'm no longer paralyzed, consumed by depression and powerless. Over this past year, I've been developing better habits, choosing my company and who I spend my energy on wisely, and learning how to prioritize self-care. Let me tell you IT'S FREAKING HARD. But so worth it. I am proud to be saying that I am completing my last week of Junior Year and moving forward to graduate next year. Among all the tears, angst, and struggles I'll never stop fighting! Yes, I just finished Boys Over Flowers and am obsessed with Geum Jan-Di's warrior spirit. If you haven't seen it yet, definitely check it out on Netflix 🌸 *FIGHTING* https://www.instagram.com/p/BxId6VqpYQq/?igshid=rh6q90kcor67

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Been struggling a lot with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed recently. For someone who spent half of the last decade in and out of doctor's appointments, treatments, and a state of severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD it's a lot to take in trying to normalize my life. __ I know it is easy for me to go at a million miles per hour these days. Existing and functioning is such a new and foreign concept for me. It can be hard to understand because most people have a 9-5, active social life, travel, and handle family, financial, and other obligations while still being able to come home and drink a glass of wine or beer at night without a sweat. __ Tonight, I'm sitting down and mindmapping to try and declutter my head, so I can figure out what my actual priorities are. Learning to be okay with where I'm at, but it's hard AF. I just want to be free 🕊️ __ Does anyone else put everything on their list as the most important? What are some ways you manage your priorities and list of to do's?

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On this day, a queen was born. Sassy since birth 💁🏻‍♀️👑👸🏻 It's crazy that we've known each other for 12+ years, and went through everything from Ranney summer school, MCCC, PCE Youth Leadership Club, and Lu 老师's piano recitals together. I could not believe it when I first found out that you were living in Baltimore too! We have shared endless game nights, birthday's, happy hours, and lots and lots of dancing since then. Hoping this birthday is as special as you 😘❤️🎉 Cheers to a lifetime more 🍻 Continue to smile & laugh. Know that I'll always have your back. Love you 🤗 (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly // Van Morrison Happy Summer Solstice ☀️ Swipe ➡️ to see how he really felt during this shoot. As I venture into the first day of summer, I am reminded of how far I have truly come emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. Although, I am still in the beginning stages of my healing and growth I cannot believe that not long ago I was unable to get out of bed for weeks at a time, and was so paralyzed by my emotions and thoughts. Focusing on each present moment, healthy habits, consistency, and routine have been crucial to helping me get where I am now. Being able to connect with friends again, and put myself out there for the world to see. No longer hiding has been my greatest joy. I am grateful that through it all, I have had the support and encouragement from my friends and family, and most of all this guy. For a really long time, I thought the answer was to shut myself off from the world and isolate till I was strong enough to want to be seen again, but I have found the opposite to be true. You find your light when you learn to stop hiding in the shadows. Shine bright everyone ✨🌅 📷 @bitesizedfilm (at Cancun, Mexico)

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Take me out to the boh game 🏏⚾ (at Oriole Park at Camden Yards)

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As I start back on my journey to graduating at @marylandinstitutecollegeofart with my Bachelor's degree, I look back on my road from business school to art school. I guess I kind of stumbled upon my creative arts side. I still don't really consider myself an Artist or Designer. I'm just me, as I have always been. These last 10 years I have cried, I have rejoiced, I have panicked, and I have felt overwhelming joy and wonder. If you told me that one day I would embark on a journey that would lead me to pursuing art and design, I would think you were crazy. Yet, here I am. I have not really discovered my identity as a designer yet, and I almost find it limiting to have to identify as anything. When I first began my quest at @ccbcmd (phenomenol arts program), I went in terrified, unassuming, and with just this spark of interest in design. I legitimately went through a list of majors, and thought hmm Graphic Design that sounds interesting. Let me take some art classes, and see if there is anything there. Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Design classes later who knew I would wind up at one of the most prestigious art schools in the country? My journey at MICA has been a rocky one, coming in as a transfer and dealing with a lot of health challenges I had a really hard time. I was stubborn, sensitive, and a perfectionist. It was kind of hard to keep up after killing myself for that 4.0 from CCBC. Throughout this past year on medical leave, I have learned to let go of the expectations. To let go of trying to be perfect. To let go of what others want from you. To let go of my ego. So as I journey into my first week of class, I look back at this design I made 5 years ago in @dzobel's Typgraphy class, and remember my love for experimentation, discovery, and my voice, shouting to be heard. (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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As I start back on my journey to graduating at @marylandinstitutecollegeofart with my Bachelor's degree, I look back on my road from business school to art school. I guess I kind of stumbled upon my creative arts side. I still don't really consider myself an Artist or Designer. I'm just me, as I have always been. These last 10 years I have cried, I have rejoiced, I have panicked, and I have felt overwhelming joy and wonder. If you told me that one day I would embark on a journey that would lead me to pursuing art and design, I would think you were crazy. Yet, here I am. I have not really discovered my identity as a designer yet, and I almost find it limiting to have to identify as anything. When I first began my quest at @ccbcmd (phenomenol arts program), I went in terrified, unassuming, and with just this spark of interest in design. I legitimately went through a list of majors, and thought hmm Graphic Design that sounds interesting. Let me take some art classes, and see if there is anything there. Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Design classes later who knew I would wind up at one of the most prestigious art schools in the country? My journey at MICA has been a rocky one, coming in as a transfer and dealing with a lot of health challenges I had a really hard time. I was stubborn, sensitive, and a perfectionist. It was kind of hard to keep up after killing myself for that 4.0 from CCBC. Throughout this past year on medical leave, I have learned to let go of the expectations. To let go of trying to be perfect. To let go of what others want from you. To let go of my ego. So as I journey into my first week of class, I look back at this design I made 5 years ago in @dzobel's Typgraphy class, and remember my love for experimentation, discovery, and my voice, shouting to be heard. (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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To the days that turn into nights, and friendships that last a lifetime ⚾🌃☝🏼 #reunion #tribe #familygoals (at Baltimore, Maryland)

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Two crazy Jersey kids doing it up in Charm City, Baltimore. After over a decade of friendship, we still manage to support one another emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Always great vibes with this one. Thank you for sharing in my journey of healing & growth. Proud of all you have accomplished with @roadi_baltimore. Keep doing your thing my brother✨🌃🐧 (at Pitango Bakery + Café)