Hey there, friends! It’s your girl Tina here, back with another installment of stories from my crazy life. Today, I’m going to dive a little deeper and share some of the key principles that guide how I live my life. Grab a snack, get comfy, and get ready for a long but (hopefully) entertaining read!

Now, I know what you might be thinking – “Tina, what could you possibly have to say about ‘principles’ that would be interesting?” Well, let me tell you, I’ve got a lot going on up here in this noggin’ of mine. I may seem like a bit of a hot mess sometimes, but I swear, there’s a method to my madness.

The first and most important principle I live by is to always, always, ALWAYS put family first. I know, I know, it’s such a cliche, but for me, it’s the absolute truth. My family means the world to me, and I would do absolutely anything for them. Like the time my grandma needed help cleaning out her attic and I spent an entire weekend up there, sneezing my head off from all the dust, just so she wouldn’t have to do it alone. Or when my little brother needed someone to take him to his baseball games, even though I had a hot date that night (sorry, Brad!). Family is everything, and I’m proud to say I’ve never compromised on that.

Another key principle is to never take myself too seriously. Look, life is hard enough as it is, right? There’s so much pressure these days to have it all together, to be this perfect, put-together person. But you know what? I say screw that! I’d much rather be the one cracking jokes and making people laugh, even if it means I’m the butt of the joke sometimes. Like that time I showed up to my cousin’s wedding in a dress that was a little, shall we say, form-fitting? Yeah, I was the talk of the town for weeks, but you know what? I owned it! Because at the end of the day, I’d rather be remembered as the fun, goofy one than the uptight, boring one.

Speaking of owning it, that’s another principle I try to live by – being true to myself, no matter what. I’m not afraid to be a little (or a lot) quirky, to march to the beat of my own drum. I mean, have you seen the signature colorful scarves I wear? Yeah, those are all me, baby. And you know what? I love them, and I don’t care what anyone else thinks. I’m gonna keep rocking those scarves until the day I die, thank you very much.

Oh, and let’s not forget the principle of always being there for my friends. I’m the kind of person who will drop everything to help a friend in need, whether it’s lending a shoulder to cry on or helping them move apartments (although I may or may not have “lost” a few of their boxes in the process, whoops!). And you better believe I’m the first one there to celebrate the good times, too. Birthday parties, graduations, weddings – you name it, I’m there with bells on, ready to dance the night away.

Last but not least, I try to live by the principle of always being open to new experiences. I’m the kind of person who’s always up for an adventure, whether it’s trying a new cuisine (remember that time I thought I could handle the spiciest curry in town? Yikes!), or going on a spontaneous road trip (that time we ended up in the middle of nowhere with a flat tire is a story for another day). I figure, you only live once, so why not make the most of it, right?

Whew, that’s a lot of principles, I know. But hey, what can I say? I’m a complex gal with a lot of thoughts and feelings. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

So there you have it, folks – a glimpse into the mind of Tina and the principles that guide how I live my life. I hope you enjoyed this little peek behind the curtain, and maybe even found a principle or two that you can relate to. Because at the end of the day, we’re all just trying our best to navigate this crazy thing called life, right?

Alright, I think that’s enough rambling for now. Time for me to go tackle my next adventure (maybe I’ll finally learn how to properly fold a fitted sheet, who knows?). Until next time, friends!

Tina, out.