Accessories
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5th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Y’all! Can you believe it’s been five years since #JT111216? I can’t either and the husband felt the same. I’ll be honest with you, I had very little enthusiasm for a grand celebration because we’re in the middle of the pandemic and I still feel bummed out over Rocky canceled first birthday celebration. I was Continue reading
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… Off to a New Adventure!

Yes, I seem to keep using the word “adventure” as a code for “business,” which, let’s be honest, is totally done on purpose, hahaha! Two years ago, I started a new business, which I fondly call, my “little candy store”. If you know what I sell then you’ll see how candy fits to describe the Continue reading
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Stuff I Got for My Birthday

Last year, I didn’t celebrate my birthday on the exact date because we had a thing planned the week after. We were supposed to make the drive to the city and the lockdown happened. I was unable to celebrate my birthday and I felt so bad about it while in quarantine. Granted, I didn’t know Continue reading
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A Proper “Diana” Ring

Hello March! It’s my birthday week, which means it’s time to shower myself with gifts. As you know, I didn’t celebrate my birthday last year because I was still in the first trimester of my pregnancy and was depressed about the weight gain. Little did I know that a week later, the entire country would Continue reading
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Updating My Wedding Set: Pt. 2
As I’ve mentioned a blog ago, I’ve decided to update my wedding set because I’ve come across issues with the e-ring’s setting – among other thangs. The first two of the rings were already done and you can check out the deets here. My half-eternity ring has also gone through a transformation but it was Continue reading
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Updating My Wedding Set: Pt. 1

Instead of investing in a bag this year, I decided to grow my jewelry collection, starting with my nearest and dearest: the wedding set. I haven’t worn my wedding set for the past 3 to 4 years. My ring size has grown considerably and after pregnancy, fuggedaboutit. So yeah, my rings were gathering dust in Continue reading
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A Belated Push Gift: From Me to Me!
Oh hey! I’m back buying jewelry pieces online hahaha! As you know, my husband got me a push gift when I had our first son. Thanks to COVID-19 and its soul-crushing uncertainty, my husband was unable to get me a push gift for our second… for now! I guess it’s up to me to get Continue reading
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Moving Away from Writing?
I’ve been a writer for over a decade now and I could not imagine stopping anytime soon. But after having a kid, I realized that I need to look for a more stable source of income. Granted, some of my clients have been with me for years, but I realized that some things won’t stay Continue reading
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Borealis Crystals: My Experience Ordering from an Online Seller

Remember the post I wrote about push gifts? Well, I tapped an indie jeweler to make several rings for me. The rings will be a gift from the husband to commemorate Damien’s birthday. Now, I know several online jewelers and was lucky that I got to work with a couple of trusted, talented artisans. But Continue reading
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Push Gifts: What are Thooose?

Since this is my first pregnancy and I’m a spoiled brat, I will be getting a push gift from the hubs. So what’s a push gift and what is the purpose of it? As the name implies, it’s a gift that a woman gets after literally pushing a watermelon-sized human being out of her lady Continue reading
About Me
Hello, and welcome to my new website. I’m Tina, please feel free to look around. I’m a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience. Apart from writing, I’m into collecting bags, books and skincare/makeup products. Hobbies include gardening, writing (of course!), and playing with my sons. Check out my credentials here.