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@journeyofdoing

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Happy 13th anniversary to these two babies who had ZERO idea what they were in for when they started this adventure called life together in 2013. 😆 From 3 schools to 30. From postponing our honeymoon (because of work) to Tom now being the one to ALWAYS look for flights. ✈️ From never eating a vegetable to ordering off-the-menu mushrooms. 🍄‍🟫 We’ve grown so much together over the past 13 years and always push each other to be better. It’s very rarely been easy (especially this year - whew), but it’s always been worth it. 💙 taken in Dallas, Texas by @journeyofdoing

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There are some classes that stay with me because they’re really special. Our TJ Class of 2022 is one of those classes. In addition to being the first “normal” year (post-COVID), it was a rebuilding year for us (IYKYK🙄). These kids trusted us so much. They wanted so much for themselves, and we loved every (extremely hard) moment of helping them realize every opportunity available to them.

I was able to celebrate 4 of our students at graduations at University of Rochester and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute this weekend… and I’m just overcome with emotion for that class. In addition to what they accomplished as a high school class, they have remained involved – always ready to help our current high school students, encouraging each other, and being incredible role models for their community. 💙 @yaha1202, you are the magnet for all!! 🧲

It’s not often that I’m at a loss for words, but maybe Lin-manuel Miranda said it best.

“We’ll bleed and fight for you
We’ll make it right for you
If we lay a strong enough foundation
We’ll pass it on to you, we’ll give the world to you
And you’ll blow us all away
Someday, someday”

I am grateful to Principal Jones for always being the fiercest and best advocate and partner our TJ students and the ASP team could ask for.

And... a special thank you to @milagros__garcia17 for all support and encouragement you gave (and continue to give) to this class to help them step boldly into their futures.

It will always be the greatest honor of my life to see my students have more and better opportunities than I had. 💙🐝💛🫶 taken in University of Rochester by @journeyofdoing

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🚲🍇 Only @bordeauxwinepilgrim could get Tom on a bike for 44km in a single day!! (Trust me, I’ve tried!) 🚲 It turns out that all you need is a thoughtful & knowledgable #SaintEmilion winemaker who will answer all his questions, a delightful vineyard lunch, and the promise of a #Pomerol vertical tasting! 🍷🍷 The rest of the day was a bonus!!

In all seriousness, Caz has put together a thoughtful tour of the #bordeauxvineyards and is the perfect guide for getting beyond the big names in Bordeaux (though he can do that for you, too)!! The day flew by, and it was amazing to spend so much time in the sunshine & riding through vineyards. ☀️🚲 France is made for bike riding (and it’s my favorite place to do it!). 🇫🇷🍷🍇

If you’re looking for a great way to explore Bordeaux and beyond, #BordeauxWinePilgrim is your guide! #bordeauxwinetours taken in Saint-Émilion by @journeyofdoing

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One of the best ways to #passagoodmoment is by getting off the beaten path. While some towns and villages get all the attention, many others are just as beautiful and can offer a more sensory-friendly experience. While the crowds in Alsace can feel overwhelming, towns like #Obernai offer a respite from the crowds.

That’s the beauty of having flexibility while traveling… you can control your experience! 💙 Good travel is hard, and you have to know yourself… and be willing to pivot to find what works for you! 💙⛪️

#alsacetourisme #visitfrance #visitobernai taken in Obernai by @journeyofdoing

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If you find yourself in Florence for the next few weeks, don’t miss the #beatoangelico exhibit at the @palazzostrozzi 🎨 This exhibition brings together pieces from a variety of collections to recreate a number of altarpieces in their remaining form. What I find amazing is that #fraangelico was an early frontrunner to his more famous counterparts, but we (in the US) rarely encounter his work. The dimension and color in some of these pieces are breathtaking. Some of the faces look like photographs!

If you miss it, don’t despair - there is much to see at the #MuseoSanMarco in Florence… or you can go visit Cortona for a few days and take a tour with @valeriatourscortona and learn even more!!

#passagoodmoment taken in Palazzo Strozzi, Firenze by @journeyofdoing

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Hear me out: this might be a long one (and maybe a little controversial). 🤐

Coming out of 2025, one of my more challenging years, I’m choosing a fresh start. I’ve been here before. In 2017, I set a monthly intention to find my way back to myself. I’m doing that again.

This month’s intention comes from my friend Sebastian at @cave_sd: “I wish for you to pass a good moment here.” Wherever you find yourself this year, I hope you can pass a good moment. 💙🍷🌈

Something I’ve noticed recently (especially working with young people and professionals), is how hesitant we are to celebrate joy. To be proud. To shine. We dim ourselves so others feel comfortable. Humility matters… and disappointment is part of life. How we move through disappointment matters even more in the grand scheme of life.

If you’re passing a good moment, please celebrate it. 🎉

Good moments and the appearance of success aren’t just about hard work. That story is incomplete. Success is also about sacrifice (time, ego, comfort, certainty… all of the above). When we ignore those sacrifices, we do a disservice to those trying to find their way and think that good moments are a result of circumstance, not individual action.

The world is full of hard things, and it’s also full of good people trying to help others pass a good moment, wherever “here” is. I see this through my friends at @bakkerij_filip_kuurne, who share not just the beauty of the pastries they make for their community, but the process behind them, too.

My wish for you in 2026: honor the good moments and what it took to get there. 💙🥂

#2026 #deliberateintentions #topassagoodmoment taken in The St. Regis Florence by @journeyofdoing

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Post your highlight reel if you want. 🎞️

Celebrate your Scary Tomato award 👻🍅🏆 (okay, that’s for Tom).

Refocus your mind on the people, places, and moments that made you happy. 🫂🐱

Remember the times when people thought about you when you weren’t there and invited you anyway (💙 to @restosacreefleur & @castigliondelbosco).

Sometimes it’s the big things like ringing in the New Year (what a gift to see another one!) at sometimes it’s the little things like singing in @vini_e_vecchi_sapori.

Both are good.

Things aren’t the same as they were in a lot of ways… and it doesn’t mean 2026 can’t be better. Let’s do this. 💙🥂 taken in Florence, Italy by @journeyofdoing

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**insert obligatory comment about how fast this year went** 😂 This was actually a really fun exercise to look back at a year that often felt like a blur. I can sum it up in 3️⃣ words though: family, friends, and food. 🥺💙 taken in Dallas, Texas by @journeyofdoing

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While every adventure is my favorite, our October weekend at the @castigliondelbosco Members Event stands out as a highlight of this year. Between 🍷 master classes, great conversations with new & old friends, magical food & wine experiences, and abundant ☀️, it’s hard to imagine a better weekend together. 💙

I remain ever so grateful for the experiences and human moments that remind us how beautiful the world can be when we take a step back and look up and around. 💙 by @journeyofdoing

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I was super bummed yesterday when I thought we hadn’t gotten any snaps together for our anniversary… but I remembered that Eduardo had insisted on taking one when he walked us over to dinner @cosimorestaurant 💙💙 He was so proud to introduce us to the restaurant team and show us the newly renovated space. taken in Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar by @journeyofdoing

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For year 12, I promise to be a more patient version of myself. 💙 To be a bit more kind and appreciative of all you do for me. To laugh more. To maybe not take everything quite so seriously all the time. To remember all the feelings of this day and put them into practice for our daily lives, no matter what life brings. 🥂🥂 to 12 years and all the adventures they’ve brought. 💙 taken in Dallas, Texas by @journeyofdoing

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