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Michael (@mikhailgallo) - Collective Profile | New York, US Brooklyn based. Cat dad of two. Interested in connection and conversation. Follow @mikhailgallo on Instagram. Recent posts: a man in sunglasses and a yellow life vest smiles at the camera from his kayak. in the background, several other people are kayaking on a calm body of water under a partly cloudy sky., looking up through the lush green canopy of trees in prospect park, brooklyn. the leaves are vibrant green, with some trees showing hints of reddish-brown foliage., a man with dark hair and a beard takes a selfie on a train, wearing earbuds and a dark jacket over a white t-shirt., looking up from inside the guggenheim museum, the iconic spiral ramp curves upwards towards a large, domed skylight., a man bundled up in winter gear stands in the snow. he is wearing a beanie and scarf., a man takes a selfie with his black cat. the man has dark hair and stubble, and the cat is curled up on his chest., a gray cat rests on a notebook on a wooden table. the cat is sleeping, bathed in sunlight., a black cat cuddles with a man, resting on his arm. the cat's face is visible, and the man's hand is in the foreground., a stunning sunset paints the sky with vibrant hues of red and orange. dark, dramatic clouds add depth and texture to the breathtaking landscape., a man is lying down with a black cat resting on his arm. he is looking at the camera., a man with dark, curly hair and stubble poses for a selfie. he's wearing a black t-shirt and carrying a shoulder bag., two black cats are lounging on an orange bedspread. the photo is taken from a low angle, giving a sense of intimacy., a man is taking a selfie with a cat. the man has dark, curly hair and a beard., a group of friends enjoying a sunny day at the beach. the photo features a man smiling at the camera, shirtless, with sunglasses., a man with dark curly hair and a beard poses for a selfie outdoors with tall grass and a sunset in the background., .
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Michael @mikhailgallo

Brooklyn based. Cat dad of two. Interested in connection and conversation.
New York, US
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A man in sunglasses and a yellow life vest smiles at the camera from his kayak. In the background, several other people are kayaking on a calm body of water under a partly cloudy sky.
Talking out of turn? That's a paddlin'. Lookin' out the window? That's a paddlin'. Staring at my sandals? That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe? Oh, you better believe that's a paddlin'.
Looking up through the lush green canopy of trees in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The leaves are vibrant green, with some trees showing hints of reddish-brown foliage.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
A man with dark hair and a beard takes a selfie on a train, wearing earbuds and a dark jacket over a white t-shirt.
Looking up from inside the Guggenheim Museum, the iconic spiral ramp curves upwards towards a large, domed skylight.
Guggenheim art day.
I know the preference on here is over priced coffee but if anyone wants to get a reasonably priced coffee, I’m interested.
A man bundled up in winter gear stands in the snow. He is wearing a beanie and scarf.
It’s nice out if you enjoy ice shards in your eyes.
A man takes a selfie with his black cat. The man has dark hair and stubble, and the cat is curled up on his chest.
Happy Friday to those who celebrate.
No journal. Only pets.
A stunning sunset paints the sky with vibrant hues of red and orange. Dark, dramatic clouds add depth and texture to the breathtaking landscape.
Is the feeling of impending doom universal? Between the rise of fascism, unbridled climate change, proliferation of AI, and what seems to be a complete lack of empathy around the world, I’m feeling more detached and dejected than ever. The American dream is dead and it feels harder than ever to find a sense of purpose. Can anyone relate? Any tips for maintaining a positive outlook in a dystopian world?
A man is lying down with a black cat resting on his arm. He is looking at the camera.
I really want to get up to get a snack but he’s comfortable so I’m stuck.
Favorite activities include: Long walks in Prospect Park, watching movies at Nitehawk, thrifting, museum trips, Hudson Valley day hikes, gardening, game nights, detaching from reality to achieve a brief reprieve from the perpetual existential dread, and eating delicious food.
A man with dark, curly hair and stubble poses for a selfie. He's wearing a black t-shirt and carrying a shoulder bag.
About to head to the grocery store. Anyone need anything while I’m out?
Two black cats are lounging on an orange bedspread. The photo is taken from a low angle, giving a sense of intimacy.
I do it for them.
He doesn’t think me being on a new social media platform is a good idea.
A group of friends enjoying a sunny day at the beach. The photo features a man smiling at the camera, shirtless, with sunglasses.
New to this app. Hi.
A man with dark curly hair and a beard poses for a selfie outdoors with tall grass and a sunset in the background.
I haven’t posted in 7 weeks which apparently pauses your profile here. Anyway, here’s an Assyrian relief from 869 BCE of an apkallu walking into the room purse first.
A man with dark hair and a beard takes a selfie in front of a bicycle and plants.
Brooklyn blanketed in snow. More coming this weekend.
A man poses shirtless on a sunny beach, wearing sunglasses. The photo captures a moment of travel and adventure.
My friends and I hiked 45 minutes to this remote beach in Eleuthera. About 15 minutes after taking this photo, I was snorkeling the reef behind me and had an encounter with a 9 foot Caribbean Reef Shark. It swam towards me but as soon as it noticed me noticing it, turned and glided into the deep.
A beautiful winter landscape at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The image features snow-covered trees, a frozen pond, and a traditional Japanese torii gate.
Snow at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
A man is shown indoors, looking somber. He is wearing a scarf and an orange jacket, with a neutral background.
That feeling when it starts getting dark at 4pm, and you’re cold, and you just found out your health insurance premiums will more than double in 2026.
A man with dark, curly hair and a beard takes a selfie on a train. He is wearing a plaid shirt and earphones.
Don’t go to massive concerts often but this was incredible to experience live.
Two men sit on the beach next to a large sandcastle. They are shirtless and smiling, enjoying a sunny day.
Waiting for the tide to come in.
A screenshot from The Simpsons featuring a crowd of men and the sign for "The Anvil". The image is a humorous take on a construction site.
For an app centered around friendship, I’m a little confused by the emphasis on visual aesthetic. Sense of humor, kindness, intelligence, and shared interests are more important than how you look.
Not quite sure how to interact with this app yet. So here’s a bee on my asters. Is this relatable?
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