YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
YEAR IN REVIEW: where do I even begin?! The last 365 have been a DOOZY, y’all. For most of us, I’d venture to say. In the last year, we’ve collectively been witness to blatant corruption, shocking injustice, mind-bending incompetence, pain & suffering at home and around the world, and so much enmity & division. And yet, there’s also been an abundance of beauty, resilience, and collective compassion which has been a salve to my troubled heart. We’ve come together in protest and in support of one another and— news to no one, I’m sure— we’ll have to continue to organize and lift each other up in the year(s) to come. But I believe in us! Personally, this has been a year of new beginnings. One major one in particular—IYKYK AND HOT DAMN, HALLELUJAH FOR THAT! 🏡🙌🏽 I started the year exploring incredible parts of India I’d never visited before. I worked (and I thank my lucky stars for that! I know how fortunate I am to be able to say that considering the state of my industry at the moment). My sweet pup had a pretty major surgery which I’m happy to report was successful and she’s back to her spunky self, minus a few hops & limps here and there. I traveled to the Philippines with my besties and a TIIIIME was had! I protested. I protested some more. I called my legislators. And tried to do my civic duty to the best of my ability. I got to meet some of you fine folks at conventions (I promise to try and do some more in the coming year!). I witnessed friends’ nuptials and celebrated milestone birthdays. I spent time with my folks my favs back home in Austin, TX. I went on an incredible retreat in Tuscany and returned to Florence— one of my favorite places on Earth— after far too many years away. I ate incredible meals, saw beautiful sights, laughed deep, hearty belly laughs, probably cried a few times cuz hey, sometimes ya gotta let that shit OUT, and I lived & loved hard. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending you much love & big hugs and wishing you a prosperous and joyous 2026. There’s much work to be done but we can do it, and get through this, together. 💖✌🏽
Ancestral drip: activated. 💚🩷 (Song choice is for all my fellow Zohran Mamadani fans out there. IYKYK! 🍎👏🏽)
Ancestral drip: activated. 💚🩷 (Song choice is for all my fellow Zohran Mamadani fans out there. IYKYK! 🍎👏🏽)
Shooting my shot to be a skincare influencer. A… skinfluencer? No, no, not really. Just thought I’d share a few of my fav products in advance of #BlackFridaySales in case you wanna treat yo’self, or get a head start on gift buying for the holidays. Not remotely sponsored, just love these products and felt compelled to share! @gemmaskincare_ 4-in-1 Collagen Boosting Serum @lionpose Ghost-Buster Pep Talk @cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum @epionce Gentle Foaming Cleanser @lamer The Eye Concentrate #skincare #beauty #BlackFriday #LaMer #Epionce #LionPose #CocoKind #GemmaSkincare
Wishing you all a very happy holiday season and a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. This time of year is a reminder of the values many of us hold dear — kindness, compassion, and care for one another. May we look out for our neighbors, welcome those who are new among us, and choose empathy and generosity wherever we can. P.S. This is a still from a movie I did a few years ago— A Gingerbread Christmas— and much of the spirit of the film resonates with me this holiday season in particular. Give it a gander if you need a feel good holiday film to watch with your nearest & dearest! 🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻🎁
I’m not a killer but don’t push me. 🎤
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Need something to watch over the Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones? Or perhaps… if you need a break from said loved ones? 😉 Well, @netflixtudum says #GoodSam is one of 14 films “perfect for Thanksgiving viewing.” And I tend to agree. Based on the book, Good Sam, by wonderful writer & human, @detemeserve, this movie has a whole lotta heart. Let me know in the comments if you get a chance to watch! Hope you enjoy it. And happy happy Thanksgiving, Fam! 🦃🍁🥧🥂
Need something to watch over the Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones? Or perhaps… if you need a break from said loved ones? 😉 Well, @netflixtudum says #GoodSam is one of 14 films “perfect for Thanksgiving viewing.” And I tend to agree. Based on the book, Good Sam, by wonderful writer & human, @detemeserve, this movie has a whole lotta heart. Let me know in the comments if you get a chance to watch! Hope you enjoy it. And happy happy Thanksgiving, Fam! 🦃🍁🥧🥂
