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#3hirty1neThankYous January 21st – Thank you @kimchop!…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 21st – Thank you @kimchop! It’s a little bit past our Denverversary and I just want you to know that no matter how awkward we may become or how much we cling to our introversion, anyone that spends Thanksgiving with me in a Denver hospital instead of being with their family and pushes me (and an oxygen tank) in a wheelchair is my G for life. You’re stuck with me kid…no matter where you may go in the world. Thank you! No bikes though. 🚫🚲🚫🚲🚫

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#3hirty1neThankYous January 20th – Thank you sunshine and blue…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 20th – Thank you sunshine and blue skies. I can’t wait to see you again….

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#3hirty1neThankYous January 19th – Thank you, child. I…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 19th – Thank you, child. I don’t know you, but a picture says a 1000…you know the cliche. It’s been a rough few months for people of a darker hue. We’re assumed shady people because we’re people of a different shade. But for the last few weeks, whenever I’ve been “down,” distraught, fed up, or depressed, I’ve looked at your image. I’m not sure why, but you uplift me. Could it be the youthful exuberance you exhibit even with such a heavy load in your hands?
Could it be my vision of you sitting down with your own colored pencils, crayons, and markers to express your (incredibly accurate) feelings?
Could it be your courage in speaking on something that people 2, 4, 7x your age remain silent about?
Could it be your wisdom beyond your years even though it’s a subject matter that you shouldn’t have to experience at all?
Either way, you make me know that there’s no purpose in being “down.” Instead, I should grab my crayons and speak up. I admire you. Thank you.

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#3hirty1neThankYous January 18th – Thank you, ShaGreen SUPREMES!…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 18th – Thank you, ShaGreen SUPREMES! You gals drive me crazy. I literally feel crazy after our convos. This isn’t a joke. But I love it! And I love that you all are teaching me numerous lessons in patience. I needed that right now. Luv you gals.

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#3hirty1neThankYous January 17th – Thank you City of St. Louis!…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 17th – Thank you City of St. Louis! You’ve become my second home and the arch always welcomes me. Beautiful in every way, even when things get ugly. Small city with a big name, I’m proud to have known you.

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#3hirty1neThankYous January 16th – Thank YOU, @senia147 for…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 16th – Thank YOU, @senia147 for being an awesome FBFF! You continuously have my back and refuse to let me go missing. Most recently, you were a great ear and voice when I needed to talk some things through. I can’t say enough how much appreciate you…even if you are bright as hell in this pic. And who puts mayo on hotdogs?!?! Love ya, Sen. See ya in Houston.

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#3hirty1neThankYous January 15th – Thank you, YOUTH! As I cling…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 15th – Thank you, YOUTH! As I cling to some struggle braids and a loose a medium wife-beater with reckless abandon with a fake chain, I miss the days when I literally DID NOT GIVE A F*CK and didn’t really have to. Ahhhhh…the glory days. Combo #ThrowbackThursday

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#3hirty1neThankYous January 14th – Thank you to the student that…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 14th – Thank you to the student that spelled out YOLO on their scantron. In a world full of compliance and convention and blind obedience, you said “fuck that! I’m outchea!” I applaud you. You win sir. But don’t do that sh*t again.

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#3hirty1neThankYous January 13th – Thank you @nareidaa for…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 13th – Thank you @nareidaa for showing all of the promise that our students can achieve. You’re a great example for them and a constant reminder of why I teach. I’m so, so, SO proud of you and your perseverance. You can do anything. You’re already proving that. Love ya Raider!!

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#3hirty1neThankYous January 12th – Thank you to the amazing…

#3hirty1neThankYous January 12th – Thank you to the amazing place that I get to call my second home…really my first because I spend more waking hours there than anywhere else. I couldn’t ask for a better location to change the future. #BeNoble Oh …and HEY! I’m hiring so tell a friend to tell a friend to tell…

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