.021 Gordon Gebert

What feels like forever ago, I met Gordon at a Spanish(?) dancing bar in Washington, DC. Aside from his obvious charm and infectious smile, Gordon hit me with his ability to talk about anything, to listen intently, and his calming presence. Ever since, i’ve been in awe of his patience and compassion toward everyone he meets, and especially with me as I am, well, not the most calm or patient. Gordon is such an eloquent, kind and thoughtful soul, someone who truly listens and remembers even the smallest of details.

Gordon has always impressed me with his honest and grounded perspective on life. He lives truthfully and with a determination to better himself as a human being while treating all of his friends with the utmost respect and encouragement. I feel like whenever you’re around Gordon you can tell his brain is moving at one thousand miles per hour, proving that maybe just maybe his brain is more complex than the list of things he can’t eat. :) He’s always so positive, personal and light on his feet. Stylish and smooth, yet intricate and adventurous. He has, through the way he speaks and his incredible photography, a consistently wise and spectacular view of the world, always looking at the beauty and always thinking of what might be explored next, while simultaneously keeping his focus on the present.

Gordon, thank you so very much for being the patient and humble person that you are. Thank you for all of our wonderful conversations, drinks, dinners, laughs, and memories. Thank you for always being there if I need you, and for remaining in my life as such a genuine friend and human being. Thank you for inspiring those in your life to keep dreaming and to do so without hesitation. Thank you for being such a refreshing person to be around, and for always being up for anything. Thank you for introducing me to some of your fantastic friends, everyone from Dolores Park, NYC and beyond. Thank you for being such an important part of my life, truly since we met in 2014. Thank you for always making me smile and for listening whenever I need it. Thank you for being you.