01.01.16 Julie and I. Vancouver.

She Said Yes. Deciding who you want to spend the rest of your life with, share all of yourself with, become partners in all things with, know the other half of the sentences they can no longer finish, give the last bite to even when you want it so bad, forgive when they are being an ass, or maybe its you who needs forgiveness, be the good cop when they want to play bad, move their car on street cleaning day because they are too tired, ask to be there for you when you’re really bad at asking for help, be the strength for when it feels impossible, know what they need when they don’t know it, and falling stupidly in love with them is the easy part; making sure your intricate plan to propose after smuggling a secret engagement ring across the Canadian boarder, coordinating with fireworks, and making sure your soon to be finance doesn’t change out of her gown and into sweat pants the whole night is the real challenge.

This is 32. I’ve been extremely fortunate in my 32 years to be surrounded by a wealth of loving family and friends. I’ve worked with people that inspired me by their great work; and I’ve worked with people have no idea what great work is. I’m lucky enough now to work with people that believe in the work I do and I couldn’t possibly love my job and career anymore. I found love in a beautiful woman that supports every crazy idea I could dream up. My life partner, and partner in all things, my soon to be wife @juicej. My parents didn’t adhere to a normal parenting structures but I could never thank them enough for all the amazing things they’ve done for me; even the things they think weren’t the best in hindsight. Mom, Dad, I love you both even though I don’t call nearly as often as I should; without you guys I wouldn’t be who I am today (literally). I found an amazing extended family in crazy friendships that have made everyday brighter and more filled with madness. 32 years filled with so much that it’s no wonder my beard is already going grey. I couldn’t be happier with my life, with those in it, and where it’s heading. Here’s to 32 and all it’s exciting adventures. (at Yosemite National Park)