Also known as: The obligatory Valentine’s Day 2012 post
“You read too many dating blogs,” said my friend while we were chatting one day.
Looking at the ones on my RSS feed and the ones I’ve been retweeting and reposting on my Tumblr, I realized that was true. I have been reading a lot of [...]
Also known as: On friendships, drifting apart and unnatural deaths
Today, I’m writing about friends, friendships, natural and unnatural deaths.
But first, two stories. True stories, but not written to condemn anyone, only to share (and hopefully make a point later on).
Also known as: Just because you don’t feel it, it doesn’t mean it’s not real.
Last Saturday, I attended my first worship concert again since 2008. It felt like it’s been ages since I last attended one, which is probably true. It’s been ages since I was in praise [...]
Also known as: Quarter-life crisis for the new year. Sort of.
The start of the year — ever since last year, anyway — always brings this…choking feeling. It comes soon after the novelty of the new year has worn off. It’s when the optimism fades and I wrestle again with the question: what the heck [...]
Also known as: Well I think it’s already obvious: 2012 goals
I meant to post this yesterday, but I (think) I was nursing a hangover from drinking on my own during New Year’s Eve, and I was out with my brother and sister-in-law at night. I wanted to blog that night, but I honestly wasn’t [...]
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Hi! I'm Tina. I've been online for as long as I can remember, and I've kept a blog for almost as long. I (still) own refineme.org, but this year, I've decided to switch domains and start fresh, just because. I like to read, write and be disgustinglymushy/sentimental sometimes. More?tinamats.com (and others)
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