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Shalamah Tautaiolefue

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A snap from our road trip through the PNW, more specifically driving from Spokane to Seattle. . Spokane is a city surrounded by mountains which was laced with snow at the time. The air was always crisp, the people are friendly, everyone loves peanut Throwback to wandering through the Namib desert in Africa, Namibia with these cool chaps @jeremyconte and @alx.newman . This week we celebrate Samoan language week and today is Samoan Independence Day. Today has me reflecting upon how my language ski "If you want to give light to others, you have to glow yourself." - President Thomas S. Monson . Today I feel the weight of the world in its entirety. It suffocates me like I’m being held under water, and the mere thought of having to Throwback to the views of Hong Kong, courtesy of 99 Bonham! . I'll be venturing into the Pacific Northwest region of America last March/April! I'm so excited and can't wait to eat flaming hot Cheetos again! . If you're from this area and want to link 2017, you've been one of my hardest years. . I learned how to deal with stress (loljks not really). I gained a lot of the weight I originally lost. Things in my personal life took place which left me broken and there've been so many times I wanted to 1:35am . The shadows that meticulously taunts me from afar become increasingly daunting, at times I feel like I'm suffocating from its grasp and other times it's comforting. . Breathe. . Recently I have been finding solace in the act of giving back. Get yourself someone who will leap to infinity and beyond both with you and for you. . Had the utmost privilege shooting my dearest friend, Margaret, as she tied the knot with her eternal companion, Leon. . Watching their relationship blossom was too A year ago today, unbeknownst to me, I stopped a stranger from committing suicide through the power of conversation. . I remember missing my train home and was prompted to walk through the park, as opposed to following the street lights home, which a Honey-Thorne (This beautiful leopard's name) accurately depicts me at the moment, waiting for a delayed flight back home like 😒. . On another note, I gots a window seat and the possibility of catching sunset whilst in the sky makes waiting a bit bet Sonder (n). the realization that each random passer-by is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. . As I continually meet new people I transcend into this daze of sonder where my mind drifts off thinking about the journeys of each individual. The Queen of the wilderness, in all her glory. . We talk about the Majestic King without realising the true influence over the pride lies behind the Alpha Female. . The female lion is known to be ruthless hunters, yet tender and affectionate mothers Wish I spent more time in Ho Chi Minh City! . I was picked up from the airport via the hotel's BMW (Ayyy!) and I started conversing with the driver. Despite the language barrier we were still able to talk and laugh where I then asked if he would like How cool is this cheetah? Looking out into the sunset and standing next to this huge termite mountain!? . My homiey @donalboyd is hosting another workshop in Namibia, Africa with @erindi and I'm so excited for the creatives who'll be chosen for this Remember when we were kids and they'd say: . "No matter where you are, if you hold a seashell to your ear you can hear the ocean!" . The sound of the ocean or water trickling would transcend me into a different world, one which would drown Ticking off one of the 7 wonders of Nature, Ha Long Bay (or 'descending dragon bay') in the beautiful country of Vietnam. . The air in Hanoi was thick, and breathing felt like those moments you would cover your entire body with a blanket. Despite the 👤: @anewmanstrack // @alx.newman . What type of print do you want to leave? (Get it? Because of the footprints! 😂) . "We're here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?" - Steve Jobs . As I ponder this thought it r Stay curious. . When I was a young chap I would always question things and my sense of wonder would always leave me curious. But as I grew older I feel as though I've forgotten how to be curious sometimes. I've forgotten how to find beauty in the mos Soaking in the beautiful sights whilst taking the @np360hk cable car up to #NgongPing to see the #TianTanBuddha aka the #BigBuddha! . It's almost been a week since I've returned from Vietnam and Hong Kong! I miss sweating infinite amounts of waterfa I rose to embrace the sun as it touched my skin, it's warmth wraps itself around me, comforting me with the familiar feeling likened to hugging Nana. . I continually remind myself to "Look up. Embrace your surroundings. Be still and observe.&quo "At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? And how can knowing this help you live better lives now?" . This is the question @timferriss opens with in his podcast #153 - The Man Who Studied 1,000 Deaths to Learn How To Live, where h