Back in 2019, I deleted my old Instagram.

I saved the data, and revived it via ChatGPT.

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January 30, 2019

Wolves and sheep. Bears and bulls. Serpents and their oil. If emergent order is birthed by animal spirits, may their better nature at least more closely resemble that of angels. ✨

January 29, 2019

January 24, 2019

January 23, 2019

Why have we chosen to construct ourselves in this fashion? What are the patterns of desire that are fed by these gestures? 🏙🌀

January 22, 2019

All humans occupy a cave. But squint from the right angle, at the right time of day, and you might be afforded a glimpse of the horizon. 🔮

January 21, 2019

Most impactful books from my 2018 reading list. This year I’m trying to balance out with more fiction — send recos if ya got em. 📚🙇‍♂️

January 20, 2019

Social media is the most ubiquitous drug available today — but it has this tragically ironic tendency to inhibit perceptive autonomy rather than expand consciousness. These are not connection vehicles; they’re commercial machines that we choose to give authority over our thoughts, actions and behaviors. The irony is that in creating social media that supposedly caters to our basest humanistic needs, we’ve instead realized how foundational those needs are — and how limited technology is to help us achieve them. Questing to scale connective fabric, we’ve instead fashioned a spider’s web in which we’re all stuck. Pecking our devices, we’re reminded what we most deeply desire — not connection, but escape.
Want to experience an powerfully distorted version of reality? One that’s far more socially acceptable (if not preferable) to engage in? Forget CBD or DMT. Buy the ticket, scroll through your feed. 💊

January 13, 2019

In resisting the majesty of our limitations, we enfence ourselves in false wisdom. 🚧

January 7, 2019

Eyes are windows to the soul. But isn’t beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Time to find the fire escape. 🧯

January 6, 2019

Using reason to find truth is to point a flashlight in search of the sun. ☀️

January 5, 2019

January 4, 2019

July 22, 2018

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February 1, 2018

January 5, 2018

December 31, 2017

December 17, 2017

Never thought I'd say this and it's a close call but rainforest > rainforest cafe

March 31, 2017

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March 27, 2017

October 27, 2016

October 21, 2016

Pena Castle, something straight from a fairytale. #tbt to this beaut. 🃏

October 13, 2016

October 1, 2016

Nitro coffee... for that positive nitrogen balance ofc ➕☕️ #coffee #nitro

September 30, 2016

Man, Istanbul. What a gem. 💎 #tbt #istanbul #ottoman #turkey #sunset

September 29, 2016

That predawn run tho 🙇🏼 🌅 #sunrise #dawn #running #sun

September 28, 2016

September 23, 2016

Controlled ivy + gothic lamp game strong 👌

September 21, 2016

September 17, 2016

Rainy day wizardry ⚗️🌧☕️ #coffee #rain #work

September 16, 2016

Something like cloudy reflections... 🌌☄👽 #astronomy #science #reflection #alien #clouds

September 13, 2016

That blue magic 🌀 #blue #power #nuclear #industry

September 12, 2016

👁☀️✍🌐 #architecture #sunlight #ceiling #journalism #eye

September 9, 2016

September 8, 2016

Vibrant vibes. BLS = one of the most underrated productivity spots on campus if you can snag a nook. #science #dna #sun #work #research

September 6, 2016

September 6, 2016

Keepin' it laborious. #laborday #labordayweekend #laborday2016 #kettlebell #workout

September 5, 2016

Man. When a coffee shop has dank chandeliers AND bomb Turkish food. #chandelier #design #gothic #architecture #coffee #turkish

September 4, 2016

Tubular. #pipes #architecture #urban #grunge #lime #microsoftvisualizer

September 2, 2016

All props to the pops. Big ups for this beaut. 🙌🏻

August 11, 2016

Sunflower game strong in jardín de Lewis 👌🏻

August 7, 2016

August 4, 2016

It can get real on these streets #pokemon

July 31, 2016

July 16, 2016

July 5, 2016

June 16, 2016

Don't always enjoy eating meat as much as I used to, but it's hard not to appreciate Texas BBQ and a full pound of beef rib. Bravo, Dallas and @PecanLodge! 😋 And now, nap time.

June 11, 2016

June 5, 2016

June 3, 2016

Today I kick off my summer internship in digital strategy at The Richards Group!

May 31, 2016

May 29, 2016

May 22, 2016

May 16, 2016

April 1, 2016

March 27, 2016

March 26, 2016

Cold brew from the tap. Good shit courtesy of @mcannata93 #nitro #coffee

October 20, 2015

September 26, 2015

September 14, 2015

September 12, 2015

Paws & pavement below Providence. #alliteration

September 7, 2015

September 6, 2015

September 5, 2015

August 16, 2015

Meet Terrance the turtle. #floodfindings

June 19, 2015

June 3, 2015

Another shot of Neuschwanstein! This castle was the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's, among many others. Crazy stories about King Ludwig II's rein in it as well — suffice it to say he was deposed partly due to the bankruptcy that this and other architectural projects brought to Bavaria. ...and now it's a highly profitable tourist attraction. #gofigure #germany #history #castle

May 29, 2015

May 29, 2015

Missed the dancing of the dolls but no matter — the Munich Glockenspiel is still pretty dope! #munich #germany

May 27, 2015

And the trip's tail end begins. Made it to Munich — and it's never felt so good to be reunited with the fam!

May 25, 2015

Last morning in Turkey and I've sweated through my shirt before reaching the airport. Dondurma for the cools tho. #perspiration

May 24, 2015

"I love you when you bow in your mosque, kneel in your temple, pray in your church. For you and I are sons of one religion, and it is the spirit." — Khalil Gibran

May 23, 2015

Incredible to think about the power of the sultan during the Ottoman era. Regarded as "God's shadow on Earth" among other titles — and he ruled thusly. #turkey #history

May 22, 2015

Where east meets west, just as the sun sets! Taken from Galata Tower, built in 1348 when it was still Constantinople. Crazy to think people have been gawking at this panorama for the better half of a millennium. #istanbul #history

May 21, 2015

The night train+bus from Sofia left something to be desired (namely sleep), but it was all worth it to arrive in Istanbul this morning.
Can't wait to absorb as much Turkish culture as possible these next few days — naturally starting with something caffeinated. #turkishcoffee #coffee #istanbul

May 21, 2015

Another old, gorgeous cathedral from another age. #bulgaria

May 20, 2015

The urn of an brilliant man. From up close an etching reads: "Fuck you, Edison." #tesla

May 19, 2015

Survived two wars and the interior is still under construction, paid for solely by donations. Nonetheless, a beautiful church in former Yugoslavia.
Nations, they come they go. #belgrade #travel #history

May 19, 2015

One of the cooler statues I've come across in Europe, part of the much larger Liberty Statue overlooking Budapest.

There's probably a story behind this guy and his torch, but the symbolism seems straightforward enough: Hungary, hell yeah! #budapest #statue

May 17, 2015

The Pearl of the Danube from its peak. #budapest #hungary

May 17, 2015

Made it to Budapest and the beauty it is. #budapest #travel

May 16, 2015

Hate to post twice in a row from the same location, but can't resist this shot of St. Martins Cathedral and the Danube! #travel #bratislava

May 16, 2015

Slovensko je krásny. Now onwards to where the buda meets the pest! #Slovakia #castle #travel

May 16, 2015

On that good Schnitzel. #austria #wienerschnitzel #food

May 15, 2015

An homage to the hometown here at Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church) in Vienna!
Somehow it doesn't offer much relating to the Chicago suburbs but nonetheless, how neat that the Viennese would dedicate a whole church to our suburban community! #austria #architecture #travel #troll

May 15, 2015

Taken at the final thrust of In The Hall of The Mountain King. Norwegian composition, but close enough! #philharmonic #vienna #music

May 14, 2015

What a time to be passing through The City of Music.

Had no idea — the Vienna Philharmonic will be performing its annual summer night concert in the Schönbrunn gardens tonight. Everything was being prepped for the occasion when I visited earlier today. Although the construction impeded some photo opportunities, I can't complain — looking forward to receiving a heavy dose of Viennese high culture this evening! #vienna #music #culture

May 14, 2015

From yesterday's train ride — don't think I've ever seen a lake so turquoise and ostensibly utopian in my life.

This gem stretched for miles between a mountain range, sprinkled with quaint cottages and people out enjoying the weather. Took significant willpower not to pull the emergency stop for a dip! #swiss #Switzerland #nature #travel

May 13, 2015

Stumbled across this yesterday in Zurich. The Swiss know their stuff — chocolate milk is an excellent recovery drink! Especially for Office Space-style printer beat downs. #officespace #swiss

May 12, 2015

Like all of Switzerland, Zurich is expensive as hell — but I can definitely see why it's consistently ranked among the best places to live.
Beautiful, clean and some kick ass public transport. I can dig it. #swiss #travel

May 12, 2015

Interesting how cathedral styles vary across Europe.
Pointy and prominent here — an homage to the surrounding alps? #switzerland #architecture

May 11, 2015

Alright where da cheese at? #swiss #switzerland

May 10, 2015

May 10, 2015

2.0: So More Bacon? 'Murica. #expo2015 #food

May 9, 2015

A sweet sight for sure and a cool idea, but interesting how the Expo 2015's Tree of Life looks like nothing you'd ever find in nature... #expo2015 #milan #italy

May 9, 2015

See the biggest church in Italy ✔️
Pick up Expo 2015 ticket ✔️
Now emotionally preparing to spend 2 nights at a questionable (but cheap) Airbnb... #italy #milan #highdemand

May 8, 2015

May 7, 2015

All we needed was a horse. #siena #travel @mcannata93

May 5, 2015

All I could think of was recruiting two selfie-stick peddlers for a selfie-stick battle royale. #historyrevisited #tourism #italy

May 4, 2015

The Pope and the peeps. #italy #mass #vatican

May 3, 2015

Etna from the east through a Grecian lens. #sicily #ancient

May 2, 2015

A digestive walk along the sea yesterday with @mcannata93. Much needed thanks to @fstagno's BBQ wizardry! #seaside #italy

May 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

From Florence to Palermo, La Fontana Pretoria. #italy #travel

April 30, 2015

Boats docking, seagulls flocking in the land of St. Rosalia! Couldn't be happier to enjoy it all with @mcannata93 #travel #italy #sea

April 28, 2015

Czechin' out the view before Czechin' out the hostel.
Next stop Rome and then Palermo tonight with @mcannata93! ✈️ #travel #prague #czech

April 27, 2015

A pils in the motherland! #prague #beer #pilsner

April 26, 2015

Feelin' Bohemian. #prague #travel #prague

April 26, 2015

Oh Prague, you so pretty. #travel #prague #czech

April 25, 2015

Tallest cathedral in Northern Europe? I see you, Cologne.
Not a bad spot for a layover! #architecture #travel #cologne

April 25, 2015

Cheers, Belgium — until next time. Now off to Cologne and a sleeper to Prague! #travel #belgium #beer

April 24, 2015

Throwback to spring break and something vaguely serpentine. #tbt #sintra

April 21, 2015

Basking in Bouillon and the Ardennes. A bit of a trek, but a final Belgian Sunday definitely well spent. #hiking #belgium #wallonia

April 19, 2015

Last weekend in Brussels, gotta bring it back to the basics. #guafre #waffle #brussels

April 18, 2015

Heliotic blessing for a corporate colosseum. #brussels #corporate #architecture

April 15, 2015

Nothing good can come from a 6:20 a.m. flight
...except maybe this. #sunrise #morning #ryanair #travel

April 12, 2015

April 11, 2015

Sangria, España y sol con mi amor @mcannata93 #barcelona #travel #drinks

April 10, 2015

Flowering in the sun. Light and bites in the Barc. #barcelona #travel

April 9, 2015

Hands + hills + horizon. #madrid #travel

April 8, 2015

Reverence to the rubble that was. (1755) #lisbon #earthquake

April 6, 2015

Not quite Easter colors, but I'll take it. #sintra #nofilter

April 5, 2015

Twenty-one on the Tagus. #lisbon #birthday #nofilter

April 4, 2015

April 2, 2015

Blowin' led or pencil spaghet? #streetart #brussels

March 30, 2015

Lookin' sharp, tastin' sharper. #razorclams

March 28, 2015

Leuven it up! #architecture #detail #belgium

March 22, 2015

The mitraillette: Mighty, majestic, and arterially malicious. Good eatin' #belgian #food

March 20, 2015

Let knuckles touch nebulae. #design #art #space

March 19, 2015

Mint ginger apple juice. Crepe game strong. Open market today with @mcannata93

March 14, 2015

Post-war posters, from the Marshall Plan to Instagram. #europe #eu #vintage

March 11, 2015

Bike chains and life drains. Predatory welding.

March 10, 2015

A welcome restoration of that glorious D. #belgium #sun

March 9, 2015

Lily pads on yellowcake. Curiosity despite sight on a day of sun. #brussels #eyes

March 8, 2015

Pumpin' lead and Brussels muscles. Weinie graffiti at its worst. #jesuis #streetart #graffiti

March 5, 2015

Sun rise and clear skies this morning. A Belgian treat! #notwafflesthough #orchocolate

March 2, 2015

"A pistol pointed at the heart of England" #antwerp #napoleon

February 28, 2015

Free food, wine and a courtesy croquette. #suitup #shameless

February 26, 2015

Atop the atomium and the Brussels bustle. #travel #view

February 22, 2015

Window shot from the shark's heart. #work #brussels #eu

February 19, 2015

This weekend: a belly full of delicious food. Always: a heart full of warmth from the woman I love. All thanks to @mcannata93! #gelato #pizza #lampredotto

February 17, 2015

Michelangelo knew: it's all about the angle of the dangle. #phallicflorence

February 15, 2015

This weekend's view from the top. #bruges #belgium #high

February 10, 2015

When in Bruges... #beer #brugesbeerfestival

February 9, 2015

Dinner of champions = Belgian chocolate expo #samplesgalore

February 7, 2015

A suit will get you into anything. I'm living proof. #sneaky

February 4, 2015

Paper chasin' at the Ghent Design Museum #design

February 3, 2015

Luminosity meets historicity. Lichtfestival Gent 2015

January 31, 2015

Mechelen yesterday, Ghent today #belgium

January 31, 2015

Can't wait to see it again in June. Een prachtige stad. #amsterdam

January 27, 2015

Amsterdam. What else needs to be said? #travel

January 24, 2015

Terrorist kryptonite. #brussels #terror #police

January 21, 2015

The Catalina Wine Mixer of trilateral forums. #stepbrothers #communications #desserts

January 21, 2015

Saki at the ambassador's. #japan #belgium #usa #TrilateralSakiDiplomacy

January 19, 2015

Solvay Castle and food and fanciness #work #castle #belgian

January 19, 2015

The raspiest pencil scratches #brussels #batman #streetart

January 18, 2015

Flags on flags on flags at the European Parliament #racksonracks #brussels #eu

January 17, 2015

Welcome to Le Corbeau. #brussels #nightlife #bombsaway

January 17, 2015

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January 16, 2015

January 15, 2015

January 11, 2015

This kickass bakery is right across the street. Chocolate croissants fo days! @mcannata93

January 10, 2015

January 9, 2015

January 9, 2015

First real Belgian meal: Stoemp Royale with Leffe

January 8, 2015

January 6, 2015

Was given an oily Student Health Center pen to sign off for free pizza, then proceeded to eat the pizza with the same hand. Good thing it's a vegetable #immunity

September 16, 2014

July 17, 2014

Hot Box Cookies + Sopranos marathon = a glorious Wednesday afternoon @hotboxcookies #nom

July 16, 2014

On that Daoism paper grind. 12 pages of dragons, imperialism, and undergraduate desperation.

May 3, 2014

New 50in. TV courtesy of @ReserveColumbia -- thanks guys! Now about that weight room...

April 12, 2014

April 10, 2014

Whatchu know bout French-pressed earl grey? #tea

April 9, 2014