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This is Jane, and this is her delightful Instagram feed. (You’re welcome.)

caption: This is Jane. She lives in a small town in the Sierra Nevadas. Her mom manages her Instagram account.
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This is Jane. She lives in a small town in the Sierra Nevadas. Her mom manages her Instagram account.
Courtesy of Michaela Gianotti

Meet Jane. (Follow Jane.) She is 22 years old, has Down syndrome (she's proud of that extra chromosome) and has one of the most seriously LOL but also inspiring Insta accounts we’ve encountered. So we’re sharing with you, because this made us chin up and remember that not all is gray in the world.

Jane knows that flattery goes a long way …

You Sexy Badass Can I Have A Snack
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...and that moms don't mind being told they're hot.

Sexy In A Bikini
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She has declared that December 1 is "Jane's Rules Day."

Janes Rules Day
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And she really, really loves Taco Bell...

Taco Bell Love Some More
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Like, reaaaaaaaaaally loves Taco Bell.

Aunties And Taco Bell
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…but not as much as she loves her family.

Uncle Market
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She sends her dad heartwarming text messages.

Jane You Are A Gift
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Her dad is totally down...

Jacks Baseball Game
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Jane is not afraid to demand that you cheer for her...

Boyf
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She will cheer you on, too.

Admissions Letter
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...and remind you of all the love in the world.

Papa Would Have Been 80
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https://www.instagram.com/_janesays_/


Thank you, Jane.

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