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Yes, I Like Gifts — But I Love the Little Things More
Let me clear something up real quick because this conversation always gets misunderstood. Yes — I like money. Yes — I like gifts. Yes — I appreciate a nice surprise, a thoughtful purchase, a “I saw this and thought of you” moment that comes with a receipt. I’m not above it. I don’t pretend otherwise.… Read more
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The Point of No Return
The house is finally quiet, my little white Shih Tzu is curled up next to me snoring like a tiny, furry buzzsaw, and I’ve got my absolute holy grail in hand—a Philz Tesora, heavy cream, sweet enough to balance out the general bitterness of the world. It’s the perfect setting to scroll, decompress, and gather… Read more
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At Some Point, It’s Not What They Did — It’s What I Allowed
This one hurt a little when it finally clicked. You know that feeling when someone disappoints you — again — and you’re mad, frustrated, venting to your friends, replaying the situation in your head like it’s a movie you didn’t ask to see twice? Yeah… that. Moving Past Self-Betrayal and False Optimism Here’s the part… Read more
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When Your Patient is a “Doctor”
Welcome back to another installment of Stories from Tina. Grab your coffee—preferably a Philz iced Tesora with heavy cream and sugar if you’re on my wavelength today—because we need to have a little chat about trust, truth, and the absolute audacity of some people. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know… Read more
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I Don’t Owe Anybody Nothing — And I’m Finally at Peace With That
Let me say something real quick — and I need everyone to hear it without getting defensive. I don’t owe anybody anything. The Myth of Endless Availability Not a text. Not a call. Not my time. Not my money. Not a meal. Not emotional labor. Not access. Not even an explanation. And whew… saying that… Read more
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Stop Playing Detective with People’s Bad Behavior
Let me tell you, I was sitting here earlier today, perfectly minding my own business with my Philz iced Tesora in hand—heavy cream, sweet, you already know the vibe—and I came across a quote that made me stop dead in my tracks. It was one of those moments where you read something and feel like… Read more
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