my old instagram
Instagram played a large role in my life. It fed my ego. It connected me with mentors. It kept me up to date on my friends’ lives. It distracted me.
At the end of the day I came to the realization that it will be extremely difficult for me to live a focused and mentally healthy life while having a personal Instagram account. The effort required to surmount that difficulty isn’t worth the payout in my eyes.
With that in mind, I really enjoy reflecting back on the posts, so I’m uploading them here for future reflecting.
At time of deletion I had 15K followers, some friends, some acquaintances, some students, mostly they’re random people that followed me to enter into a giveaway I did with Floyd Mayweather.
Comments are in chronological order, oldest to newest, posts are in newest to oldest as you scroll.
Here are all of my posts and stories that I want to keep, enjoy:
November 9, 2021
Location: (none)
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Caption:
Some moods
Comments:
(1zerofourteen) If I could like this picture 10x I would.
(joethechandler) @lahbeenhavin love you bro
(1zerofourteen) @joethechandler I love you too bro
(maggie.parris) bebe climbing 🥺
(joethechandler) @maggie.parris my lil climbin girl
(raschelchen1) Omg teddy
(joethechandler) @rashelchen1 Teddy’s vibes >>>
(jon.buuuck) Pls explain 4th pic
(joethechandler) @jon.buuuck there’s a new sheriff in town
(1 bookmark, 1 DM)
October 31, 2021
Location: (none)
Tagged: stephenmcguck, jon.buuuck, bobarsenio, siccus, jeromecallen, brycekrispies._, alessandra.c.spears
Caption:
People I love
Comments:
(maggie.parris) The picture of jerry was out of pocket
(joethechandler) @maggie.parris you should see the video
(barrosethan) wholesome:))
(juliaalexishunkler) *brown sugar*
(joethechandler) @juliaalexishunkler ~aged~ brown sugar at that
(poppyandevergreen) @joethechandler very aged haha
(wesleychandler_) so am i gonna be in part 2 or [3 likes]
(joethechandler) @wesleychandler_ add me back on roblox first
(nicolaaso) Likewise 👉👈
(joethechandler) @nicolaaso ❤️❤️
(2 bookmarks, 3 DMs)
September 19, 2021
Location: (none)
Tagged: ruel.ig, biggieclean, ryleekwiecinski, wesleychandler_, hen3chandler, _p_j_57, sam.chandler1208, jon.buuuck, stephenmcguck, jacob.r.suarez, brycekrispies._, bobarsenio, josyjane, blythewolverton
Caption:
the older I get, the clearer it becomes that maturity is just becoming more like master oogway and less like king julian
Swipe to see lil’ life moments from recent
No more thought stuff on here for now, moved that to a better medium :)
Comments:
(ronie._.p_) and then it’s about becoming more like mort
(joethechandler) @ronie._.p quite
(rangernater) Looks like your having a good time these days.
(joethechandler) @rangernater highs and lows per usual, camera’s never out for the lows y’know
(_joshuamartin) Second pic hit deep fr [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @_joshuamartin gets me in my feels every time
(wesleychandler_) Caption is elite
(siennalangstaff) I love the tub o’ Chandlers photo😍
(joethechandler) @siennalangstaff me too :))
(eclairemoon) is Wesley now the tallest? 😳
(joethechandler) @eclairemoon @wesleychandler_ are you?? I think Fred & him fight over it
(hen3chandler) @joethechandler Fred’s definitely taller for now lol
(eclairemoon) @joethechandler I've gotta wait a few more years but I'm ready to roast whoever ends up being the shortest Chandler boy eheheh
(mrs.nwcubillas) Love love LOVE!!! ♥️♥️❤️
(8 bookmarks, 1 DM)
July 30, 2021
Location: (none)
Tagged: virgilabloh, jon.buuuck, jacob.r.suarez, brycekrispies., dex.conlin, forest4_4, themrg123, ryleekwiecinski, biggieclean, ana.gabriela.h, siccus, maggie.parris,
Caption:
Ladies & gents, my magnum opus, “pillows n such,” for sale now on farmersonly.com
Dropped one of my video diary things at the end cause I’m sure that’s what everyone wants to see.
Some thoughts per usual (gonna be a long one):
We imagine ourselves to be aware of everything in this immediate moment, but we sense less than 1/100th of 1% of the diversity of molecules and energy waves that constantly sway around and through us.
Sensuality is certainly human, is it reality?
We experience such a minuscule portion of history, yet our experience informs >80% of our opinions. Talk ab fallible.
The challenge of collective learning then is to translate the previously unperceived into the limited audiovisual world of the human consciousness.
STEM is to the US as SPQR was to Rome. Let loose a little, the humanities/social sciences are helpful.
“Nowadays people know the price of everything & the value of nothing.”
I’m supposed to feel as a fountain overflowing,
Help me convince the good moments from going.
Good lends to bad and vice versa. Both are in debt, both are debtors.
My soul or His is the security, it’s what pays the price.
Swipe left, swipe right, tap, home, check notification.
Feel my presence slowly recede.
Comments:
(jacob.r.suarez) I see a sexy dexy [3 likes]
(joethechandler) @jacob.r.suarez but does he see you?
(dex.conlin) @jacob.r.suarez @joethechandler you’ve been spotted 😈
(themrg123) My hero 😍🙌
(joethechandler) @themrg123 my Kronk in shining armor 🤩
(jenna_faith2) 👏👏👏 I swear once you write a book I will buy it
(joethechandler) @jenna_faith2 ah dude, thank you, love how you go out of your way to be kind. Lovely
(siccus) ❤️❤️
(ryleekwiecinski) Phoebe Bridgers 😩🤩😍🤤 [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @ryleekwiecinski she knows so much ab life 😫
(chasestubb) Beautiful 👏
(joshsantos517) Those are just words
(joethechandler) @joshsantos517 exactly :) revolutions & revelations are bookended by just words.
(joethechandler) @joshsantos517 hope you’re doing well man, haven’t seen you in ages
(eclairemoon) live laugh lube
(joethechandler) @eclairemoon mostly lube tbh
(6 bookmarks, 4 DMs)
June 17, 2021
Location: (none)
Tagged: brycekrispies._, jacob.r.suarez, annabella.oliver, maggie.parris, melanie_lender, therock, thepebble, dex.conlin, ryleekwiecinski, biggieclean, mrs.nwcubillas,
Caption:
Please visit photos 7-9 for a tutorial on ingestion. A profound work, really put my heart & soul into this one.
Vid is some moments from May
Recent thoughts/learnings:
The ego can’t receive love, only praise.
Being an addict is boring.
After thousands of years, we’re still strangers to darkness.
Does the sand remember a wave? It’s certainly formed by them. Does the earth remember human generations?
Why do we feign passion to entertain ourselves when real passion is an ounce of effort away? Consumption vs induction.
Loving God can look like wrestling with Him.
Every feeling and thought is a valid and apt entry into prayer.
The demon of self-pity tells us joylessness is maturity, cynicism is wisdom, and bitterness is justice.
Comments:
(jacob.r.suarez) I friggen love these. Also follow me on on Instagram and tik-tok @biggie_clean2000
(joethechandler) @jacob.r.suarez I’m telling corporate you’re shamelessly plugging in IG comments again
(eclairmoon) lmao what was that clip of you crawling into the room like an actual goblin uhh
(joethechandler) @eclairemoon hehe don’t ask questions you don’t want answers to
(captureeve) Love everything about this post❤️ The words and the moments
(joethechandler) @captureeve thanks Erika!
(dex.conlin) goatified 😎
(joethechandler) @dex.conlin 🐐
(brooklyn_brownson) the 4th pic 😍😍😍 [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @brooklyn_brownson thank you thank you
(yourfriendkell) your posts are my favorite posts. real life, real thoughts.
(joethechandler) @yourfriendkell thank you :) really appreciate the positivity you always bring
(miajade.d.p) You really don’t look like him
(joethechandler) @ogmiahchu let me dream 😢
(realrickyrene) You’re a stud joe !
(realrickyrene) God bless you always
(joethechandler) @realrickyrene thank you Ricky, so appreciate your presence. Excited to keep sharpening each other, you gotta come up to Portland soon
(chasestubb) These updates are always great
(chasestubb) You write all these yourself? I particularly like the last one @joethechandler
(joethechandler) @chasestubb from Rolheiser, not a direct quote but same in essence
(joethechandler) @chasestubb but yeah have come up with most of the others - glad you like them!
(jon.buuuck) Love these kind of posts and love you
(joethechandler) @jon.buuuck aww love you Jon
(5 bookmarks, 2 DMs)
May 24, 2021
Location: (none)
Tagged: jacob.r.suarez, slippy.the.dog, biggieclean, ryleekwiecinski, brycekrispies._, alessandra.c.spears
Caption:
Life’s so full nowadays. Love you all. So grateful for this season of life & the precious freedom life in Him brings.
Vid is April’s moments
Current meditations:
Surrender, not ambition.
Expression, not performance.
Eternity utters a moment, live in it.
“People are born soft and supple;
dead they are stiff and hard.
Plants are born tender and pliant;
dead they are brittle and dry.
Thus whoever is stiff and inflexible is a disciple of death.
Whoever is soft and yielding is a disciple of life.”
Comments:
(joethechandler) Oops cropped myself out of a photo lol
(rlewis_18_) That Iceland pic 🔥🔥
(joethechandler) @rlewis_18_ photographer was really hot from what I hear
(rlewis_18_) @joethechandler I bet😂
(jon.buuuck) @slippy.the.dog was my favorite part of that montage
(thedavidnassau) Back to Taiwan?
(joethechandler) @thedavidnassau nah, a photo from our trip out there - just haven’t used the photos till now haha
(stephenmcguck) Its @slippy.the.dog hahah
(jacob.r.suarez) The audio clips from the vids are top notch [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @jacob.r.suarez take you right back to the moments
(ryleekwiecinski) I hear @jacob.r.suarez
(joethechandler) @ryleekwiecinski I’m sorry I think you mean @biggie_clean2000
(chasestubb) 👏👏👏
(chasestubb) Who wrote the quote? @joethechandler
(joethechandler) @chasestubb Laozi, but depends which historian you ask. From the Tao te Ching
(5 bookmarks, 2 DMs)
April 13, 2021
Location: (none)
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Caption:
Random pics + a few novel moments from March + an ode to sunburn season coming up + a baby (also my sister) we could all learn from
🧠 HOW TO LEARN ANYTHING 3x FASTER:
🔅Before doing any of the below, enter a high emotional state
Emotions (neurotransmitters) are neural power tools, they catalyze your construction or destruction of habits/skills and power the bridges between your frontal and associative cortices.
(shortcut: meditate for 10 mins to turn off any chatter in your head - also called the default mode network)
1️⃣ Before the act: Visualize yourself succeeding in the expected moment or desired skill
2️⃣ In the act: Live in the moment (actually be emotionally/spiritually present)
3️⃣ After the act: Reflect on and relive the moment
If done well, the brain will fail to distinguish between visualization, action, and reflection - firing the same neural pathway each time.
This will leave behind chemical footprints as if you actually did the thing three times, building that habit or skill 3x as quickly.
Literally, by slowing down and thinking strategically, you can create physical evidence in your brain that you shot a basketball three times when you only shot it once.
Or that you pitched to your client three times, while only doing it once.
Or that you played that guitar chord, or said that sentence in a new language, or made that chess move, or asked that person out... etc
All by slowing down and creating space in time and emotion for yourself to think.
“The soft overcomes the hard.
The slow overcomes the fast.
Let your workings remain a mystery.
Just show people the results.”
Comments:
(jxotic_) girl ur not gonna believe who just texted me
(joethechandler) @jayyxotic_ omg who 😳🙄
(brycekrispies_) Omg joe YOU’re such a crackhead, I love you 😩🥺🥲🔥 [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @brycekrispies._ baaabe 😍🔥 ily
(grafsarah) we all knew you would grow out of it
(joethchandler) @grafsarah it’s 👏glow👏up👏season 😤🤩
(grafsarah) @joethechandler show them girlllll!!! 😅
(eclairmoon) omg that pic with the waterfall is so cute 😍😍 ugh stop ittt
(joethechandler) @eclairemoon OMG ELLIE ILY 😘 I get it from you fr 😍❤️
(addie_.kyrie) Omg your so gorg bestie 😍 🙌 #couldbeamodel
(joethechandler) @addie_.kyrie are you kidding 😤💅 #amamodel thank u tho bestie
(zakhar_bannikov) You get it giiirl 💯♥️seeing these pics he gonna def regret dumping you 😂😢👏
(joethechandler) @zakhar_bannikov boi bye 👋 he’s gonna miss this
(jack__sery) Queen😍 [3 likes]
(joethechandler) @jack___sery king 😍
(claudiadonelle) Absolute goals, literally STUNNINGGG!! Obsessed!! 😌💅🤩
(joethechandler) @claudiadonelle 🥺 just tryna be like youuu 😍
(jacob.r.suarez) I made it on Joe’s highlight reel lets goooooo🔥 follow me on linked in PLEASE
(joethechandler) @jacob.r.suarez I fckn love u
(yourfriendkell) BABE ALERT 🤩👯♀️
(joethechandler) @yourfriendkell aah stooop 😢 look who’s talking tho 👀
(breelynmc) Girllll stoppppp. 🔥
(joethechandler) @breelynmc never 💅
(chasestubb) This is great! Love the basketball shot analogy. That really cemented the idea for me deep enough that I can pass it on to others
(joethechandler) @chasestubb glad it’s useful! This has been my secret weapon for the last 3 years, really helps with context switching
(saigeejohnson) omg joe pop off queen
(jon.buuuck) That’s my best friend 😍🔥 pop off sis 👏👏👏
(steventrotter) Bad and boujee 👑👑
(_annaelane_) Omg I’m in love🥵😍
(ste.papaleo) Let's goo🔥
(chadnagel_) 😍😍😍😍
(mitch_stephenson) slow = smooth, smooth = fast
(joethechandler) @la_croix_boyy very true, @jockowillink would be proud
(jon.buuuck) That video of your baby sis is so cute. Also where is that last photo?
(joethechandler) @jon.buuuck Iceland, somewhere on the southern coast - I forget the name of the actual waterfall
(4 bookmarks)
March 12, 2021
Location: (none)
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
F2F w a whale shark & obligatory pic of my dog, but please swipe through the videos when you have a spare 6 mins - especially my opinionated & introspective followers! I’ve exhausted my mental depth on this topic and need help 😬
Continuing the convo, here’s the Q I’ve been posing to myself:
In the same fashion we attach extrinsic rewards to our goals to amplify our motivation, how can we amplify our presentness, fulfillment, and contentment through our intrinsic reward system??
Would love to hear y’all’s thoughts, speak up :)
Comments:
(chasestubb) Great thoughts! I recorded a response and sent it to you since I didn’t feel like an IG comment sufficed
(joethechandler) @chasestubb sick! I appreciate you taking the time. imma go listen and summarize for public discourse
(joethechandler) @chasestubb okay, summary, lmk if I miss anything:
1. rewards: intrinsic, extrinsic, and a third type found in validation
2. everything comes back to the gospel
3. idolatry: we take good things and make them ultimate, this is the step that perverts extrinsic reward
4. extrinsic reward doesn’t diminish intrinsic reward
5. we can also idolize the intrinsic
6. we’re created for interdependence, it can be good to care what people think of is
7. goals are good, when yielding results to God
8. Need zeal and perseverance, triggered by or in pursuit of goals
(joethechandler) @chasestubb response (could be wrong about any/all of this):
1. I see validation as a type of reward that can be either extrinsic or intrinsic, but would love to hear why it’s separate?
2. Absolutely. I believe our journey with the Spirit and the church as intrinsic
3. This is an awesome insight, I hadn’t made that connection, re: idolatry’s relationship to the extrinsic
4. Latest neuroscience shows the felt experience of reward dies as we add extrinsic rewards to the natural process, in the forms of the neurotransmitters I listed in the vid. But maybe felt experience of reward =/= reward?
5, 6. I think you’ve accidentally conflated intrinsic with independent - or maybe I did in the original video 😬 Interdependence is essential, but receiving reward through validation - outside of the validation of the Father and scripture (this is confusing since He often speaks through people/opinion) - is what id consider extrinsic and damaging, since it’s outside of the natural Christian’s journey. Imma send a voice memo to elaborate since this is nuanced.
7. I agree, and actually don’t think it contradicts my og point, since surrendering the results is a paradigm shift from the extrinsic to the intrinsic (internal journey of the spirit vs external journey of the results)
8. Absolutely need those things, but not sure if I agree that you need goals to trigger those mind states
(mariam.rozendal) I don’t think it’s that simple in saying that motivation is purely intrinsic or extrinsic. It’s a spectrum to where you can be compassionately motivated but still rely on others. I don’t know if comparison is really all bad per say because how are you going to even know where to start if you have nothing to push off of? It is glamorized in our society yes, some people are utterly consumed in comparison. Even with this though people won’t learn to not rely(sorry double negative)on acceptance unless they’ve been though it and grow from it. It all depends on context, and the relationship between ourselves and each other is very complicated
(joethechandler) @mariam.rozendal good point, these definitely exist as spectrum - reward being one as well. I think interdependence is essential, but is different from comparison and judging value of reward or process based on relation to others.
Note that “compassionately motivated” is a bottom up process, since you have a set mindset (compassion, intrinsic), applied to situations (extrinsic), so reward is received through the process - even with other people involved, which I think would affirm what I was saying? Or maybe im confused lol. Acceptance would also be a focus on the intrinsic.
Absolutely 😂 Sometimes I question whether this stuff is even useful to discuss since nothing internal happens in a vacuum and everything has a cloud of involved variables, but here we are.
(mariam.rozendal) @joethechandler I guess what I’m saying is that you can’t just stop being extrinsically motivated. Even when reading a book you are comparing yourself to the knowledge of the author. There is selfish and selfless motives in every action or thought and that doesn’t mean either of those are good or bad, the most mature thing is to accept the ambiguity of it and embrace learning and growth. But yeah we can talk about this forever without reaching a concrete answer lol
(joethechandler) @mariam.rozendal yeah I’m not sure if it’s possible to completely let go of extrinsic focus, but we can definitely get close - thinking of philosophies/religions like Buddhism, Stoicism, Taoism, Christianity and the involved cultures/character as examples.
Oo I actually think we can avoid comparison completely & take the seat of the observer rather than the subject mentally, I actually think this is essential to increasing the pace of scientific discovery. But I could be wrong.
Totally agree on the acceptance = maturity part. Imo, to be healthy in the 21st century and stay in a high state of mental growth, you have to live with a high capacity for paradox through joyful surrender
True, but concrete answers are lame anyways 😝
(1zerofourteen) Imo, I think the two will always coexist with each other. I think the question could also be, how do we find the balance/ratio of both intrinsic:extrinsic that works best for living out our lifestyles. Which of course are independent of each other’s.
With that being said, I do understand where you’re coming from. It would be cool to bring one’s self to the point where one could totally detach theirselves from the extrinsic and live a life totally inspired by their intrinsic motivations.
Not really much to branch off of here ^
But just adding my 2 cents lol.
Love having these conversations with you bro.
(joethechandler) @lahbeenhavin totally agree that balance/ratio is a necessity to figure out, cause it’s incredible hard to just do away with extrinsic motivation, but it does seem the relationship between ex/intrinsic is parasitic rather can just coexisting.
And yeah absolutely. Would be so cool for every action and word we speak to come from the core of who we are, in purity, as an expression of our communion w God.
Side note: I’m thinking of visiting Australia soon, you should tag along - explore the outback, surf.
(1zerofourteen) @joethechandler That sounds lit bro! I’m gonna reach out to you 🔥
(9 bookmarks)
June 17, 2020
Location: (none)
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Caption:
Hey future Joe,
I hope you’re doing well, staying focused on the impactful and abstracting out the wasteful. -
I’m aiming for this to serve as a helpful memorandum regarding the current moment, but it’s up to you make this useful :). I hope the video isn’t a distraction, it just seemed like an accurate representation of the period you’re transitioning from.
Before writing this, you quit your corporate job and closed all your companies to narrow your focus onto a few select projects that are quite insecure. It’s a big step. You’re more financially unstable now than you’re used to – but maybe you’ve found that to be a good thing. I hope you have.
Remember, money isn’t the end all be all. Deal in love and gratitude - not status, money, vanity, or other pseudo-virtues.
I want to remind you of the peace you feel while this is being written - even in the chaos of the atypical. You’re very happy. -
Seems like there’s a level of transcendence that came from violent acquiescence of reality over time. Not coming from yourself, but so far appears to be realized in yourself. Although it’s possible that’s completely off-base and you just feel some detachment-effervescence. Who knows, probably worth pondering.
Chaos when enabled is a weird beauty. When you stopped clasping onto figuring everything out before making decisions and instead empowered your intuition to make decisions, forcing the world to adapt to you – thereby making yourself into a chaotic variable in the midst of the already chaotic equation that is life – there was a peculiar sensitivity that seemed to unlock. You feel free. It’s uncanny. You feel weightless even though you’re encumbered with more pressure than ever.
From what I know, I’d say embrace that feeling, but don’t get hooked on it. Continue to take risks strategically, not habitually.
-
(Cont. in comments)
Comments:
(joethechandler) Invest your moments with the same diligence you have with your money, if not way way more. It’s so easy to waste time. Everything in the world wants your time, Joe. You’ve got to say no to so many things in order to say yes to one thing, and that’s okay! No is a complete sentence. To ease the pressure of decision, if there’s anything I’ve learning so far (which I’m sure you can attest isn’t much, we’re picking up scraps of other smart people at this point), it’s that you can’t go wrong investing time into loving and helping people. So do more of that. Why make the simple complicated?
Social media is messy, due to its public nature, but that’s exactly why you’re putting this text here. When your affirmations are public there’s a higher level of commitment and awareness. And although I’m sure there’re all kinds of signaling and prideful messaging baked into this text that I’m not aware of now, but you’ll be critical, I still think the purpose of this post will be met. Thinking about it, social media has both enabled your creation and destruction at different points in your life. Wild, right? Just be wise in handling it. It’s the most powerful creation of man at the moment and deserves to be treated with both respect and apprehension, just as you would a salesman with a hazy agenda.
In case you’ve forgotten (read slowly):
Model Jesus. Work hard. Rest. Stand up for the weak and oppressed. Be generous. Create joy. Constantly refine & expand your awareness. Guard your mind and heart. Invest in failure. Be thankful. Take risks. Stop concluding. Keep learning who you are. Don’t seek validation. Identify, authenticate, then solve problems. Listen. Encourage. Acknowledge privilege. Embrace variability. Wonder. Discipline yourself. Serve. Don’t worry. Pray. Experiment. Read.
Love you dude. Praying for you.
Best,
Past Joe [8 likes]
(chasestubb) Publicity for accountability and commitment is real!
(3 bookmarks)
August 2, 2019
Location: Narita Sensoji Temple
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
Focused.
Building momentum for 2030. Big vision.
This is a transition period for me. I’m leaving behind vain ambition, idealism, and vague negativity. Let’s focus on what’s real, accept and understand that’s how it is at the moment, then become part of its’ progression.
Thanks for your attention. I pray I’m having a positive influence.
What are your long term goals?
Comments:
(experiencefortune) Just tryna build brands like you do 🐐
(joethechandler) @experiencefortune 🙏🏼 you in Abundance?
(experiencefortune) @joethechandler yeah! Thank you for all you give I don’t know anyone else like you. I will meet you one day
(joethechandler) @experiencefortune I’m humbled man fr. Hmu whenever I’m in your area and we’ll link
(madelyngamble) Build my brand, expand my inventory, grow my following. Exit by 2035.
(joethechandler) @madelyngamble power moves. Lmk if I can ever help you 🔥
(nihilstudios) Miss you man!!
(joethechandler) @nihilstudios yo you were at SIGGRAPH right? I must’ve missed you. Your demo was killer tho, all the execs and partners were telling me how impressed they were
(nihilstudios) @joethechandler yes!! Thank you!!! Let’s keep doing some cool stuff together!!! I did see your dad! I wasn’t wearing my beanie so maybe that’s why you didn’t see me right away! But I’m sure we will keep doing odyssey stuff!🦊🐇❤️
(1zerofourteen) Not enough space in here to send my goals! I also don’t want anyone’s negative energies being sent towards them, so I deleted mines. Keep shining tho bro💫
(joethechandler) @1moneysniper the realest 🙌🏼
(komran_be) You always bring the good vibe and influence man! 💪🏽
(joethechandler)
@komran_be Preciate you bro!
(7 bookmarks)
February 26, 2019
Location: Between Here and There
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
Welcome to my memories...
•
My life has been changing and evolving rapidly over the past few months. I feel like the narrative that has generally been following my life is getting more intense and exciting.
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So to commemorate what feels like reaching a new chapter in my life, I threw together a few of the random moments from my experiences in the past two years that excited and changed me.
All of this was filmed on an iPhone 5, 6s, and a crappy P&S camera, per the poor quality.
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I’m so thankful for the people, words, and experiences that have made me who I am now. Reflection is a powerful tool.
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All glory be to God.
On to the next.
My life is about to get crazy, stay tuned 😉
Comments:
(_joshuamartin) Hyped for you my man
(joethechandler) @_joshuamartin I appreciate you bro 🙏🏼
(_joshuamartin) @joethechandler all love!!!
(_annaelane) I think it’s good, other than you’re missing the video that’s straight up me. [4 likes]
(joethechandler) @_annaelane_ Shoot, you right, my B
(_annaelane) @joethechandler it is, but I forgive you.
(jacob.r.suarez) Mine was better🤷♂️ #camp10 [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @4.19_suarez_9.31 😤
(dex.conlin) can we ft i miss u
(joethechandler) @dex.conlin let’s do it rn, also I want to fly you out soon so check your calendar
(chasestubb) 🙏🏼
(1zerofourteen) Great to see you exploring the world brother! Keep winning! 🗺
(joethechandler) @1moneysniper 🔥 it’s all we do
(worldboardsinc) That's all fake news!
(joethechandler) @worldboardsinc #resistfakenews
(joannaschaus) did you ask @matthiaschaus if you could use his shot?? [1 like]
(joethechandler) @joannaschaus I haven’t, was under the impression these were all mine - but wouldn’t be surprised if some of his/yours ended up in my folder.
@matthiaschaus lmk if there’s an issue with it and I can take it down. This was just something I threw together when I was bored with vids saved on my PC, not used for profit.
Hope you both are doing well.
(15 bookmarks)
July 18, 2018
Location: Pokhara, Nepal
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
The more that I study Jim Rohn, the more I am amazed with him and his wisdom.
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So here are my 10 favorite quotes by him. You’ll probably see me talking more about these in the near future. They have the potential to change your life.
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“Never wish life were easier, wish that you were better.”
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“Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.”
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“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.”
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“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.”
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“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”
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“If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.”
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“If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”
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“If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree.”
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“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
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“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”
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Take 3 of these seriously and apply them to your Life. I DARE YOU.
Comments:
(atbrat88) Love this!💕 [3 likes]
(joethechandler) @atbrat88 🙏 [1 like]
(savy_mavy) I love seeing all your encouraging posts💞 [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @sav.nicole_ 🙏 [2 likes]
(voltswoosh) dare accepted
(joethechandler) @voltswoosh don’t chicken out 😏 Lmk in a week how things are going 🙏
(brotherr_drew) I have a problem with number 8. Depending on how you look at it, it can be false, if you want me to elaborate more on what I mean by that, if be happy to.
(brotherr_drew) @amd_dolphin I mean number 7, sorry
(joethechandler) @amd_dolphin What are your thoughts on #7?
(brotherr_drew) @joethechandler well, in the context of another (human) person's plan for you, I would agree. I wouldn't say at all that God has not much of a plan for you, however. I'm sure the quote meant a human person, but I also don't think we should plan out our own lives. That, I feel, is up to God, because "we do not know what our lives will be like tomorrow." (I forget the passage of scripture that's from). Those are my thoughts. Feel free to disagree. [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @amd_dolphin I completely agree. The Bible says over and over God has a plan for us. Jim Rohn was a devote Christian. In the context of this quote he meant exercising your self control and self-discipline. Because God commands us to do things, but it’s up to us through his power to put those into practice. Romans 12:1-2 and Galatians 6:7-8 come to mind. I guess some stuff can get lost in translation when a quote is taken out of its context 😛 my B
(joethechandler) @amd_dolphin oh and Philippians 2:12-13, my favorite verses on this topic
(chasestubb) Man this is dope
(8 bookmarks, 1 DM)
July 15, 2018
Location: Monkey Temple
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
You are Unique and Special. Just like everyone else in the world.
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You are not entitled or deserving of anything purely because of who you are. Entitlement will poison your future and make you unhappy.
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To see results and to REALLY stand out in today’s world. Take Action. Chase your future.
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You shouldn’t expect your life or your situation to change, when you as a person haven’t changed.
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MASSIVE ACTION = MASSIVE RESULTS
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Have a good Sunday ✌️
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(This will be depressing for some to read and motivating for others. Just a reality check, facts don’t change because of feelings)
Comments:
(thebenlane) “Facts don’t care about your feelings” Ben Shapiro
(joethechandler) @thebenlane it’s the truth 🤷♂️
(glam2greatness) Thanks for bringing this inspirational and motivational words today
(joethechandler) @glam2greatness glad you liked it 🙏
(savy_mavy) Love this! Thanks for always being so inspirational 😊
(joethechandler) @sav.nicole_ 😁
(5 bookmarks)
July 11, 2018
Location: Dibyanagar
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
“Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits.”
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If you are able to read this post, you practically won the lottery. Let me explain.
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The odds of you being born into a situation on this planet that allows you to afford a device, connect to internet, and view what content you want when you want to puts you in the top 1% of humans on this earth (in terms of opportunity).
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We get to start out life 10,000 steps ahead of someone like the farmer in the photo. Don’t you think we should be taking advantage of our luck? I know that farmer would.
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Push yourself and NEVER settle.
Go start that company. Go try out for the basketball team. Go start that YouTube channel. Go ask if that person needs help. Go schedule that trip. Go volunteer at that place. Doesn’t matter what it is, STOP WAITING. TAKE ACTION. •
Stop saying ONE DAY, start saying DAY ONE.
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Let me know your thoughts on this👇👇
Comments:
(sniateckysaylor) i’m inspired
(gb_hernandez) Thanks for the inspiration
(ellie.arzie) Shia LaBeouf 2.0 [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @ellie.9rz 😂 DO IT
(amidthebeauty) This is was pretty convicting. Smack-in-the-face-stop-complaining-and-get-off-your-butt convicting. Appreciate the perspective in this
(savy_mavy) Yes!! I feel like this is something I really needed to hear because there is so much I should do I just don’t want to step outside my comfort zone🙃
(joethechandler) @sav.nicole_ you got this 🙏🏼
(built.by.daye) Oh this is so true!
(awesomeglobez) True that! Go and get it!
(match.grade) Africa?
(joethechandler) @match.grade Asia, but close!
(realrickyrene) Caption is on fire ! 🤘
(joethechandler) @rickyournumberonepick learning from the best 🙏🏼
(realrickyrene) @joethechandler its all you brother !!!
(thedavidjkelly) This is soooo spot on
(joethechandler) @dave_uph Thanks Bro, Let’s Connect 🙏🏼
(jacob.r.suarez) 🔥🔥🔥
(marv.walworth.jr) CARPE VIDA, (Sieze the Life) “I am the way, the truth, and the LIFE…“ – Jesus.
KNOW: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. AND
DO: Commit your works to the Lord and He will establish your steps.
(joethechandler) @marvin.walworth.jr I like that. Well put.
(komran_be) Wow, professional motivator? 🔥
(joethechandler) @komran_be something like that😂
July 7, 2018
Location: Kathmandu Valley
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
🏔PURPOSE🏔
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As I mature and truly experience the world for what it is, one thing has become increasingly clear to me. YOUR PERSPECTIVE DIRECTS YOUR PURPOSE. How you view the world will ultimately guide how you influence it. •
Two years ago, I felt stuck. I was deeply depressed. It felt like everything I did was pointless and I was being tossed around on the waves of life. I was always the VICTIM. I was sad, lost, and afraid of the world. My VICTIM MINDSET had taken over me and bled into all of my actions. I had rendered myself helpless.
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It took multiple miracles to destroy this state of mind that I was in and teach myself of my actual potential as a HUMAN BEING blessed to be alive. I learned that the success I wanted and person I wanted to become were not formed by how, when, or why I fail or succeed, but by how I REACT to my failures, successes, and circumstances.
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I cannot control the world. However, I can control my actions/reactions and place my trust in the One who does, who loves me unconditionally.
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Because of my shift in mindset, I have experienced more than the average 40 year old (my water bottle alone has been to 9 countries), been able to influence the lives of many, shared the gospel to hundreds, maintain an amazing relationship with God and my loving family, run three profitable online companies, created a great network of mentors and friends, worked into the best physical and mental shape of my life, and excelled in school.
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But I fail everyday over and over again and you probably do too.
But guess what? That’s okay.
Because regardless of what happens, I WILL GET BACK UP.
I am not the victim.
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I encourage you to reevaluate your mindset.
Hope this helps somebody.
I could’ve used this two years ago.
✌🏼
Comments:
(savy_mavy) Wow this is so encouraging to so many levels 😍🙃 [2 likes]
(joethechandler) @sav.nicole_ 💚 [1 like]
(sam_gaffney_) Preach 🙌🏼 [1 like]
(joethechandler) @sam_gaffney7_ 🙌🏼 let’s get you flying out here soon [1 like]
(sam_gaffney_) @joethechandler heck yeah
(voltswoosh) i love this♥️ [1 like]
(joethechandler) @voltswoosh 🙏🏼
(sniateckisaylor) 🙌🙌 [1 like]
(realrickyrene) This shot is epic joe!!! [1 like]
(joethechandler) @rickyournumberonepick thanks Ricky 🙏🏼
(brittanylwendell) So proud of you!! [1 like]
(dex.conlin) i love you [1 like]
(best.adventures) Purpose is so important!!
(4 bookmarks)
May 20, 2018
Location: (none)
Tagged: thebenlane, rcl_18_, hallofprom
Caption:
Did somebody say Squad?
Comments:
(iamcourtneybane) Slayyyyyy [2 likes]
(maggie.parris) dangggg [1 like]
(_joshuamartin) No I don’t think so [2 likes]
(miciah_kirton) this is a saucy pic 🤩 [3 likes]
(dex.conlin) not a true squad w/out me just sayin 🤷♂️ luv u [1 like]
(joethechandler) @dex.conlin tru. Miss u
(rcl_18_) Damn we look good [1 like]
(thebenlane) @rcl__17__ I know right
(dylangalutera) 🥜 [1 like]
(alissakpeterson) Fire [1 like]
(mrs.nwcubillas) I love your photography & editing style! It’s so beautiful & well thought out. You capture things that others would miss if they weren’t paying attention. ♥️ [1 like]
(vladimirkolashnikof) Oh man. What a photo. [1 like]
(rushingwaters_5.8) And here, ladies and gentlemen, is the future cast of “Fast and Furious”! [1 like]
(jacob.r.suarez) Joey lookin like a snack 💯 [2 likes]
(4 bookmarks)
December 17, 2017
Location: Life is Beautiful
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
Miracles upon miracles
Comments:
(josiahdettmann) Hell yeah! Keep up the good work! 🔥👌
December 16, 2017
Location: My Imagination
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
Portal to another world..
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Also known as Christmas break. Thank the lawd it’s here. Feat. My crappy photoshop skills
Comments:
(maile_wilson24) Love the editing on that picture! [1 like]
(1 bookmark)
November 22, 2017
Location: Not An Octopus
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
So ready to get fat tomorrow and forget about school for 5 Days. And here’s an aesthetic hangout spot of mine.
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Sike, I actually have tons of homework this weekend.
Comments:
(sarhqrx) caption is me
(andrewpoling1989) Haha nice!
(dex.conlin) nothing more me
(maile_wilson24) Ah the life of a college student.😒
(davalavaa) The best of the best.!!!
October 25, 2017
Location: Fun Times
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
1: Because posting pictures of the sun is what I do
2: me and mini-me because I freakin love him and I feel like the picture displays that pretty well
Comments:
(maile_wilson24) Cute.☺️
(2 bookmarks)
September 27, 2017
Location: אינפיניטי מותגים - בית שאן
Tagged: thehippieham
Caption:
Missing spontaneous adventures in unstable, ancient ruins a bit extra right about now.
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I miss my Nehemiah fam
Comments:
(thehippieham) Same 😔
(2 bookmarks)
September 22, 2017
Location: Madrid, Spain
Tagged: rorykramer, drewtaggart
Caption:
If you can't tell I really like the sun and I really like water.
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Bonus photos of randomly meeting @thechainsmokers and @rorykramer in Tel Aviv
Comments: (none)
(2 bookmarks)
September 17, 2017
Location: Pioneer Place
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
I just wanna be spider-man and swing through a city.
Comments:
(miciah_kirton) not with 2K lagging tho am i right
(joethechandler) @miciah_kirton nah it's good I rubbed the disc
(andyyyyyyyyyyyy) @miciah_kirton lol that 2K lagging tho
(miciah_kirton) 😂ok good
(brotherr_drew) Great post Joe!
September 8, 2017
Location: Clydehurst Christian Ranch
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
Sorry, but my family is cuter than yours 💁🏼
Comments:
(alessandra.c.spears) 😔yeah [2 likes]
(maranduuhh) Rosie is so adorable I can't even 😍 [1 like]
(grace.ingrid) This is precious ❤️ miss your family so much !! [1 like]
September 4, 2017
Location: Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
"Forgive us Lord when we are too well pleased with ourselves, having arrived safely because we had dreamed too little and sailed close to shore". -Sir Francis Drake
Comments:
(saigeejohnson) sick pic dude
(1 bookmark)
September 2, 2017
Location: Downtown Portland
Tagged: masha.cheremissova, anya.bannikova
Caption:
Pretty Ponderings, Pretty People, Pretty Portland🌇
Comments:
(amy_allan27) Dude I love love love this shottt
(vladimirkolashnikof) Nice! Heard you guys had quite the time. XD
(maile_wilson24) That was a day I will never forget. Thanks to everyone who made it special.☺️
(2 bookmarks)
August 30, 2017
Location: Times Square, NYC
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
This is from a while ago and I don't care because it was fun 🌃
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High-key want to go back
Comments:
(iamcourtneybane) This place is dope... so is this photo👌🏻 [1 like]
(dex.conlin) I SEE SIGNS FOR SOMETHING ROTTEN AND THE BOOK OF MORMON AND IT MAKES ME HAPPY
(1 bookmark)
August 26, 2017
Location: Palestine, Hebron, West Bank
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
It's amazing how much you can learn stacking tires out in the middle of nowhere.
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This day was, is, and probably always will be one of the greatest in my life. It taught me what true perseverance, courage, and peace-seeking looks like. Also getting to say we were in a firing zone building walls to stop tanks is pretty cool.
Comments:
(dex.conlin) honestly one of the best days ever
(audreybcdavis) my favorite place to visit
(savy_mavy) I love this picture😏
(1 bookmark)
August 22, 2017
Location: MecLeod, Montana
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
Hey Sis.
Comments:
(caleb.arzie) Hey... [2 likes]
(dex.conlin) awwww
(alissakpeterson) So cute
(chloismert) Is that lily?!
(joethechandler) @clismert yup
(quirky_grape) What a cute kid
August 20, 2017
Location: עיריית בית שאן
Tagged: thehippieham
Caption:
-A summer of service for a lifetime of ministry-
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This summer I got to see and feel God work in and through me. I am so blessed. God is so good.
Comments:
(brotherr_drew) Hawt boy 😍😍 [1 like]
(peters_charlotte) Sooo coool 💙
(claudiahope11) Josephé is back [1 like]
(dex.conlin) sunny side up
December 1, 2016
Location: Empire State Building
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
🍎🏙Pretty sure I was born on the wrong side of the US🏙🍎
Comments:
(claireinnes_) same
(hope_step) Me three
(chloismert) I'm pretty sure you weren't😂😛
(dex.conlin) pretty sure you should have been born in ND
(dex.conlin) post edgy memes pls
November 20, 2016
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Location: Rocky Mountains, Colorado
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
🗻🏔⛰
Comments:
(chloismert) Stunning😍👌
(dex.conlin) okay i guess, okay at best
October 9, 2016
IMAGE
Location: Kathar Chitwan
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
Views from the 6️⃣🇳🇵
Comments:
(dex.conlin) you should bike to my house
September 29, 2016
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Location: Pokhara
Tagged: dat_boi, insta.nepal
Caption:
<As the Mountains surround Jerusalem, So the LORD surrounds His people From this time forth and forever>Psalm 125:2 feat. Himalayas
Comments:
(maggie.parris) First like woo Hoo I'm so cool!
(dex.conlin) The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom
The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
(dex.conlin) ^ i copy and pasted an entire poem for satirical effect and i get no response 🙄😂
(joethechandler) @dex.conlin following that with a comment would be like trying to impress a crowd after Beyoncé performs for them
(dex.conlin) @joethechandler so i'm officially a queen
September 24, 2016
IMAGE
Location: Wahclella Falls
Tagged: sam.chandler1208
Caption:
🌊 Oregon got me like 🌊
Comments:
(dex.conlin) LOVE oregon
September 22, 2016
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Location: Garden of Dreams
Tagged: (none)
Caption: Keepin’ it real
Comments:
(claireinnes) artsyyyy
(maggie.parris) Artsy fartsy
(_joshuamartin) What a time
(chloismert) Awww yass!
(bethanybriellephotography) 🇳🇵❤️
(schaefer_automotive) I like the wallet over flowing with cash 😍
(joethechandler) I try and keep my journals intimidating @bentley.leanne
(dex.conlin) WHERE IS THE LAMB SAUCE
(dex.conlin) ^i don't remember commenting that wut
September 12, 2016
IMAGE
Location: World Peace Stupa Pokhara
Tagged: insta.nepal
Caption:
Missing this view, my people, and Nepali churches 🙃. Feat: Random Backpack
Comments: (non)
September 5, 2016
IMAGE
Location: Pokhara Lakeside
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
Au Revoir Summer '16 ☀️🌤⛅️🌥 (meteorologically at least😜)
#ripsummer2k16
Comments:
(chloismert) No! I refuse to say good bye to summer.
(chloismert) Oh and the picture is #aestheticallypleasing
(joethechandler) Yeah @rtlattus
(dex.conlin) If we move to Nepal together, we can just have summer all year long. @joethechandler
(joethechandler) Sounds good to me @t_dex15
September 3, 2016
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Location: Pardeeville, Wisconsin
Tagged: (non)
Caption:
<the Heavens Declare the �Glory� of �God� and the Sky above Proclaims His Handiwork> {Psalm 19:1}
Comments:
(schaefer_automotive) "Get it from the CORE!"
(joethechandler) @supercar_chaser 😂👌🏼
(schaefer_automotive) @joethechandler ⛏💥🌿🍃😂
(dex.conlin) how neat is that
(joethechandler) That's pretty neat @dex.conlin
August 31, 2016
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Location: Swoyambhu
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
#candid
Comments:
(dex.conlin) @joethechandler I miss you
August 28, 2016
Location: Kathmandu Valley
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
Miss this place and my people 🇳🇵
Comments:
(dex.conlin) ^where did these come from i don't remember [1 like]
(dex.conlin) more like lice baddies 😫 [1 like]
(madalynngstout) 😔
(_joshuamartin) Miss you boo
August 14, 2016
Location: Doha
Tagged: (none)
Caption:
🐻Oil countries and giant teddy bears🐻
Comments:
(dex.conlin) :3 beary cute
August 13, 2016:
Location: Chitwan
Tagged: dex.conlin
Caption: (none)
Comments:
(macky_conlin) What a savage
(saideejohnson) this was so fun!!
(madalynngstout) miss y’all! [1 like]
(iamcourtneybane) So savage [1 like)
(chadnagel_) #SAVAGE
(rkosted) Wow! So cool!
(dex.conlin) On a scale of one to savage we are barbarians
(chasestubb) Just about the best photo I’ve ever seen on social media
(dex.conlin) but like when we gonna bop this again