All og photographs by NOSAJTHANG unless otherwise referenced.Tumblr (3.0; @esaj)http://esaj.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1d410469351161afdc08917a45dc3d97/tumblr_mmydldGBez1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#KIS. keep it simple, maintain balance in health, love, and belief(s). symmetry is the best remedy. #chicago #LSD 🌊</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50661679922http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50661679922Fri, 17 May 2013 12:22:24 -0500kislsdchicago<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a962546ba2d57258d24525a3e465bd63/tumblr_mmx5ptbl9A1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>sometimes you have to take a step back so you can take the bigger leap forward. #progress (at Lincoln Park Zoo)</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50619616480http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50619616480Thu, 16 May 2013 20:34:41 -0500progress<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/07a7e4f34c7eacfdcbd02d78232ad70f/tumblr_mmwv8gCkWc1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#chicago #johnhancock (at Oak Street Beach)</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50603251460http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50603251460Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:16 -0500johnhancockchicago<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/78c0dd41b52eebfe82328d4402695429/tumblr_mmvbaizEsM1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>🌅🏃#nikeflyknitlunar #drawinglines #chicago</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50543661808http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50543661808Wed, 15 May 2013 20:39:54 -0500drawinglinesnikeflyknitlunarchicago<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f419e9b91e037d51d70f4fdc64a497f8/tumblr_mmtn5nEY3R1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>1.5 mi brutal incline in #Algonquin, but the horizon was defeated today. #undefeated. #marathonlife. Goal for the month is 💯mi in may. Currently at 19mi/month</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50474639701http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50474639701Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:59 -0500undefeatedalgonquinmarathonlife<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/62831314" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Nurture Nature.</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50048591032http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50048591032Thu, 09 May 2013 18:54:24 -0500kimi wernervimeonaturenurturegreat white sharkfree diveoceanpatagoniafreedom<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/aeb675256ee3dcd7b429511e7e922c9a/tumblr_mmjl7v45C21r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#chicago 🌸</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50022957394http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50022957394Thu, 09 May 2013 12:43:07 -0500chicago<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1a9631ac9aa76bcf879b1f457f984ae9/tumblr_mmjkxqFWok1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>When I was no older than 5 years old, my grandpa planted a pear and apple tree, no bigger than 2ft tall. Today, it towers over 20ft, gives me shade on the patio in the summer, and blooms succulent pears and apples. Right now, the leaflets are falling ready to burgeon into fresh, juicy fruit. Memories live forever. #chicago #reminisce #thankful #GoneButNeverForgotten.</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50022636827http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/50022636827Thu, 09 May 2013 12:37:02 -0500reminiscethankfulgonebutneverforgottenchicago<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f7c210aa1141774b5bbe1b5f8b30c85e/tumblr_mmepbl7Jl31r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Power lines. #chicago #16x9fordays #redline #afterlight #snapseed</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49824908073http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49824908073Mon, 06 May 2013 21:23:44 -0500redlineafterlight16x9fordayssnapseedchicago<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/17ac803fb87b8785eb34c03c6f1be6b7/tumblr_mmep2gw6NN1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>✋. #chicago #bluetown #chitecture #afterlight #snapseed (at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Of Chicago)</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49824428747http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49824428747Mon, 06 May 2013 21:18:16 -0500bluetownafterlightsnapseedchitecturechicago<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/59ffcc5b01713da97c52a02fa03ec28d/tumblr_mm58j5ctsB1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tyler & Marla. #chicago. #fightclub.</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49395688333http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49395688333Wed, 01 May 2013 18:42:41 -0500fightclubchicago<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/36778012" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Visually, I imagine this is the definition and paramore of happiness.</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49282379813http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49282379813Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:52:09 -0500experience freedomvimeoinfinity listaction sports finalistvimeo awardshappinessfly<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/dde8e1c5fb39b6a0ea0fa3b15198b728/tumblr_mm22v3cAjH1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#chicago #commuterlife</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49244850651http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49244850651Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:47:26 -0500commuterlifechicago<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f9d384cf8c65ce2be03f91f0ddfa47a4/tumblr_mm070kyRV01r3jsbqo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Can’t Sleep.</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49163270328http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49163270328Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:21:56 -0500dries van noten<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24715531" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>MOTIVATION.</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49139606234http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49139606234Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:42:18 -0500ira glassdavid shiyang liutypographymotivationprogression<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yoj2I6ZJLx8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>So excited for Gatsby to come out.  One of my all-time favorite books, and one of my all-time favorite bands tethered. </p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49040718584http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/49040718584Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:23:02 -0500the xxgatsbytogetherthe great gatsby<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c54691e69100e8364422264ff9a95c49/tumblr_mlvnjawtuE1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#chicago. #bluetown.</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/48945909260http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/48945909260Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:30:45 -0500bluetownchicago<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/64774009" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Kilian Martin and Brett Novak go together like Jordan & Pip, Will & Carlton, and the list goes on.  This time they’re in India, filled with backgrounds of amazing, colorful, picturesque architecture, and beautiful, cultured Indian denizens.  Repeat!</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/48908319144http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/48908319144Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:07:12 -0500kilian martinfreestyleskateboardingbrett novakvimeo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9ffec91365b25094ac97b560ae30f3c7/tumblr_mlu6ptQV5b1r3jsbqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#picasso x #chicago. one recurring fact about his exhibition was that Women were a constant muse for his most prominent work. From his Cubism portraits of his wives & mistresses, to indirect feelings & inspiration for his sketches, he had Women on his mind all the time. what an amazing life he led and left behind. inspiration accomplished.</p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/48891623880http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/48891623880Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:29:50 -0500picassochicago<a href="http://foundation.luriechildrens.org/site/TR/MarathonTeam/MarathonTeam?px=1616570&pg=personal&fr_id=1430&s_subsrc=bfgetwordout&s_src=boundlessfundraising">Lurie Children's Marathon Team: Mr. Jason David Biri - Lurie Children's Marathon Team</a>: <p>It’s official, I’m running my 1st, and most important Full Marathon in Chicago! Please help, support, and spread the word.  I am very grateful and honored to be a part of this experience and to further the dreams I have in the near future! </p>http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/48728394690http://esaj.tumblr.com/post/48728394690Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:18:56 -0500chicago marathonlurie children's hospitalmarathon