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Photo by Hossein & Erica on October 14, 2026. May be an image of text.
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Photo by Hossein & Erica on October 14, 2026. May be an image of poster, lantern, Fushimi Inari Taisha and text.
Photo by Hossein & Erica on October 14, 2026. May be a selfie of one or more people, people smiling, picnic and text.
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Photo by Hossein & Erica on October 14, 2026. May be an image of one or more people, people smiling, people standing, picnic and text.
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Posted On: October 15th 2026, 12:34 am
A little more grateful, a little less in a hurry. 🍂

This year has been a little bit of everything. Beautiful moments, unexpected plot twists, new experiences, and a few what am I even doing with my life? episodes😅

But looking back, there’s so much to be thankful for.

Getting to travel, explore new cities, experience different cultures, and reconnect with family I don’t get to see nearly enough. Those moments alone made this year pretty special. ✈️

I’m also incredibly grateful to be nearing the end of my recovery from last year’s shoulder injury. It’s been a lesson in patience, slowing down, and learning to listen to my body instead of constantly pushing through. Still learning, but making more room for self-care along the way. 🤎

And then there are the little things. Slow mornings, good matcha, random adventures, laughing with Hossein (usually at his expense 🤭), and taking an unreasonable number of photos of things most people probably wouldn’t think twice about.

Turns out, the ordinary moments are pretty extraordinary when you actually pay attention.

Here’s to more living, less rushing, and appreciating the life happening right in front of us.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

P.S. Also grateful for stretchy pants and my phone’s ever-growing photo storage bill. Priorities. 😂
Comments (5)
toisky 18 days ago

toisky

❤️❤️❤️

christineeee33 19 days ago

christineeee33

I miss your beautiful face🩷I’m glad you’re doing well!!

renaemelaenie 19 days ago

renaemelaenie

😍😍😍 this was so cute

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