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Quincy’s Almost-Nine, and I’m Almost in Denial
Y’all. Quincy turns NINE on Monday. Nine! I genuinely don’t understand how that’s possible. I swear he was just sitting in a high chair eating puffs and making dinosaur noises last week. Now he’s correcting my math and giving me opinions on my TikToks. (Excuse me, sir, I’m the influencer here.) Anyway, his big birthday wish this year is […]
Well Bless It, Etsy’s Gone & I’m Moving On!
Y’all… I have been wrestlin’ with Etsy for over a week now, and let me tell you, it’s been a whole saga. Apparently, they decided there was some kind of “security issue” — whatever that means — and poof, they closed my shop. Just like that. One minute I’m uploading new wax melt listings and […]
Workin’ from Dunkin’
This morning started the way all good mornings should: with a scooter ride and pumpkin spice in my veins. Quincy, Michael, and I hopped on our new electric scooters (we fancy now) and zipped him off to school like we were starring in our own little scooter parade. From there, Michael and I just kept […]
Y’all, I Cannot Stay Well!
My gosh, guys. I cannot stay well to save my life! I don’t know what in Hades is going on with me, but first it was that week of pure exhaustion and a headache that made me want to just crawl into the couch cushions and never come out. Then, just when I thought I […]
Long Days, Heavy Bags, and a Little Bit of Relief
I know…it’s been a couple of days. And whew, let me tell you—it’s been a rough couple of days at that. Let’s rewind back to Friday. At 6:30 a.m., bright-eyed and not-so-bushy-tailed, I walked into Moffitt Cancer Center for my 210-minute Dextran iron infusion. That’s three and a half hours, folks, but spoiler alert—it turned into seven […]
First News on the Chopping Block: I Opened a TikTok Shop
Big announcement, friends—I have officially opened a TikTok Shop! That’s right, Simply Sina has gone retail, and I’m filling it with all my personally designed t-shirts. You’ll find goodies from: Oh, and because I love you (and because I’m just that extra), I’ve also added some holiday shirts that I designed myself. Cute, festive, and ready for […]
Early Bird… Me? Apparently, Yes.
As painful as it is for me to admit this out loud, I think I’m actually one of those get-up-at-5 am people. I know. Who am I? What have I become? But here’s the thing… it’s only been two days, and I’ve been more productive, in a better mood, and — shocker — not even tired like […]
The Last Saturday Before School: Fueled by Donuts & Retail Therapy
Listen, some people spend their last Saturday before school starts sleeping in, savoring every last moment of summer laziness. Not us. Nope. We were up and at ‘em bright and early, fueled by Dunkin’—because life is too short for bad coffee, and also because donuts. By 9 a.m., we were living the dream: The Bad Guys […]
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 […]
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 […]
