Why “Peace” and I Just Don’t Click

Hey everyone, it’s Tina. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee (or a tea, or a shot of espresso—you’re gonna need it), and let’s have a little heart-to-heart.

I saw this meme today that said: “if you looking for ‘peace’ don’t even come this way… idgaf if it’s 6am ima start.” And honestly? I felt that in my soul. I felt it so hard I almost dropped my phone in my cereal.

The Zen Vibe Lie: Why I’m Not a Graceful Gazelle

You know those people who wake up, stretch like a graceful gazelle, and spend forty minutes meditating in a sunbeam while a single bird chirps outside their window? Yeah, I’m not that person. If you’re looking for a “Zen vibe” before noon—or ever, really—you’ve definitely wandered into the wrong neighborhood.

The 6:00 AM Internal Monologue: Running at 100 MPH

Let’s talk about 6:00 AM. For most people, this is a time for silence. For me? This is when the internal monologue starts running at 100 mph.

I don’t just wake up; I manifest chaos. I’ll be standing in the kitchen, hair looking like a bird’s nest that went through a blender, and suddenly I remember a Facebook argument I lost in 2014. Or I’ll decide that 6:15 AM is the perfect time to reorganize the spice cabinet while singing 2000s R&B at the top of my lungs.

Productivity vs. Peace: Why Silence is Boring

If you live with me, I’m sorry. Truly. But “peace” is a relative term. To me, peace is boring. Peace is where productivity goes to die. If I’m not starting something—a project, a debate, or just a really loud conversation about why we don’t use the “good” towels—am I even awake?

High-Energy Love: Memes, Stories, and Sunrise Conversations

We’ve been sold this lie that we all need to be “calm” and “centered.” But have you met the world lately? It’s loud! It’s messy!

I’ve realized that my brand of love is a little… high-energy. If I like you, I’m going to send you sixteen memes back-to-back at sunrise. I’m going to call you to tell you a “quick” story that actually takes forty-five minutes. I’m going to “start” because that’s how I show I’m alive.

What It Means When “Ima Start”

“Peace is for people who have nothing left to say. I have everything to say, and I usually have it to say before the sun is fully up.”

When I say “Ima start,” it can mean many things. It might mean: • Starting a DIY project I definitely won’t finish. • Starting a deep dive into someone’s cousin’s wedding photos from three years ago. • Starting a “friendly” debate about whether a hot dog is a sandwich (it’s not, don’t @ me).

Life is a Carnival: Expect the Unexpected

It’s about energy. It’s about that spark that makes life interesting. If you’re coming my way expecting a quiet library atmosphere, you’re going to be disappointed. Expect a carnival. Expect a debate. Expect me to ask you your deepest fears while you’re still trying to find your left slipper.

Joining Team “Ima Start”: You’re Not Alone

I know I’m not the only one. There are dozens of us! People who find “calm” a little suspicious. People who feel most like themselves when things are a little frantic and a lot loud.

So, here is my warning to the world: If you want peace, go to a spa. Go to a retreat in the mountains. Go anywhere but here. Because if it’s 6:00 AM and I’m awake, the show is starting, and I didn’t come here to play quiet.

Final Thoughts: Which Team Are You On?

What about you? Are you a “Peace and Quiet” person, or are you on team “Ima Start”? Let me know in the comments before I start another project!