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Coffee, Homework, and Health Insurance Headaches
Sometimes you just need to get out of the house. Not for anything glamorous—just for sanity, space, and maybe a refillable cup of caffeine. Today’s study session is brought to you by Starbucks lobby seating, where the coffee is endless (if you know the hack). Okay, I didn’t know either, but apparently if you hang […]
Simply Aging, Simply Colonoscopies, Simply… Help!
Well, folks, it’s official—your girl is getting old. How do I know? Let’s say my last weekend plans didn’t involve brunch or beach days… they involved a gallon of prep solution, a bathroom, and prayers for mercy. That’s right—I had my very first colonoscopy this week! (Cue the confetti made of saltine crackers and clear […]
Sunburns, Scream-Singing, and Convertible Chaos — A Miami Moment to Remember
Y’all. Let me tell you something — Carrley was in town for the week, and we were thriving. The vibes? Immaculate. The snacks? Stocked. The plans? Chaotic, unhinged, and exactly what we needed. She rolled in like a little hurricane of fun, instantly derailing any sense of routine I had (which, let’s be honest, wasn’t much […]
Happy 21st, Carrley… But Also, Can You Chill?
Okay, wait a minute.How dare my daughter turn 21 today… while I’m down here in Florida, being all sunshine and sandals, and she’s up there celebrating without me?! Rude. Disrespectful. Honestly, criminal. Carrley, sweetie, I love you—but you have to stop getting older. Every time you have a birthday, guess what? I age too. And I’m simply not emotionally prepared […]
Taco Tuesday, But Make It Lasagna… Kind Of
Listen, y’all. I found a recipe online that had the nerve—the audacity—to call itself Taco Lasagna. Cute, right? Well, your girl clicked on it thinking she was about to uncover the eighth wonder of the culinary world. Turns out, it was more like… Pinterest meets delusion with a sprinkle of “that’s not how my grandma would’ve […]
From Penny Rich to TikTok Famous (Kinda, Sorta, Almost)
Well HELLO there, internet fam! Grab your cold brew (or sweet tea, I don’t judge), because Mama’s got some big news—drumroll, please… I HIT 1,000 FOLLOWERS ON TIKTOK!!Woo, woo, woo! Insert confetti cannon, jazz hands, and a cartwheel I definitely can’t do. You know what that means?That’s right, baby—we’re not just talking TikTok for fun anymore. We’re […]
Simply Cha-Ching: I Joined the Amazon Associates Program, Y’all!
Hey hey, friends and fabulous internet fam! Guess who just leveled up her online hustle? That’s right—ya girl is officially an Amazon Associate! Now before you go thinking I’m out here slinging random products like a shady flea market vendor (“Get your banana slicer and bedazzled toilet seat cover—BOGO!”), let me reassure you: this is […]
Simply Sina: Domestic Delusion Diaries (aka Me vs. Housework)
Okay, y’all. Let me just lay it out there before someone else does: Not working is working me over. I’m out here living that “stay-at-home-girl” life, and let me tell you—it’s not giving soft housewife fantasy; it’s giving How did I get marinara sauce on the ceiling again? All I want to do is curl up in my […]
Two Weeks Left in Kentucky: Send Help (and Snacks)
Okay, y’all. Deep breath. We have TWO WEEKS left in Kentucky before we trade bourbon and bluegrass for sunshine and sand. Two. Weeks. That’s 14 days, 336 hours, or approximately 12 Walmart trips (if I pace myself). And I have no clue what I’m supposed to be doing. Do I finish packing? Cry into a basket of […]
Back to Class, Back on the Road, and Learning to Balance It All
The start of a new semester always brings a mix of excitement and chaos, but this time feels especially full. Classes are kicking off again, and with them comes the usual pile of assignments, discussions, and deadlines. I’ve been preparing myself mentally, but honestly, it’s a lot. Especially when you add in everything else happening […]
