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I’m a special kind of weird. If we vibe, you’re probably a little unhinged too. 😏 #tgif

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Cayucos, Ca —“Hidden Kitchen”. Blue corn waffles. Don’t overthink it.

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Patiently waiting…

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10+ years, still ignoring jury duty notices

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Play clueless. Stay sharp. Let fools mistake your silence for stupidity.

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Sometimes the best chapters of your life begin with endings you never wanted.

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California sunsets just hit different. I said what I said. 🌅

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“Nut in me” and “Not in me” sound dangerously similar mid-stroke. One vowel, lifelong consequences. 💀

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You don’t always have to tell your side of the story. Time will

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“Be afraid of losing yourself , not them”. —unknown

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A Pisces’ greatest flex is walking away without feeling the need to explain. ♓️

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Karma may take its time, but it never forgets a cruel soul. Never.

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Skip love. Quantum physics is less disappointing.

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Sunrise in Kern County was absolutely bananas this morning. Wowzers

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The ’90s just felt different—in the best way. I can’t explain it.

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I woke up an hour early…

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Too old to chase anyone, too young to give up, and too wise to fall for nonsense—I’m just happy-go-lucky

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My worst habit? Laughing when I absolutely shouldn’t

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Patiently waits… for “corporations” to realize that people need people.

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“I can’t wait to change the clocks back on Sunday,” said absolutely no one ever. Especially those of us whose internal clocks are already running on outdated software.

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Learning BASH scripting was NOT on my bucket list, but here I am. 😔

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A little fall magic, a sea of sunflowers, and a peaceful stroll through Conejo Family Farms' Fall Harvest in Camarillo, CA. 🌻

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Last Monday of October. Hooray!

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A little stroll through downtown Burbank. Good vibes, sweet nostalgia, and simple moments. ☀️🌴

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The itch to delete all my META socials is back…

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