Me and My Moods

Smelling fantastic is, in my humble opinion, the best way to let your divine energy be known to the world around you. It's also a powerful tool to reaffirm your sense of self by actively reminding yourself of the person you want to be. Spicy? Fresh? Romantic and Floral? The options are truly endless. I'm a huge fan of customising your look to reflect your inner self, and I believe that your aura and fragrance are big parts of that.

My dog died. I haven't been the best at sharing this news with others. On one hand, I think dealing with grief is something I am more than capable of doing on my own. On the other hand, my entire life, I've been told that it is something I need to be open about and to lean into gaining help or insight from others to ease the pain. Yikes, easier said than done.

This is exactly what I'm thinking right now at 12:30 am on a Saturday.

I like to think of a good conversation as a dance, an art. Surely, there are different styles, paces, and expressions. But at the end of the day, it's about listening to the rhythm and allowing the music and mood to guide you and your own artistic expression of self. The same principles can be applied to a conversation. Navigating the complexities of communication is something I'm trying to work on because ultimately it's how we, as social creatures, can foster more meaningful connections in our lives.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to have a conversation with me, this episode is the best way to describe that experience for you. There's no through line; it's just yap yap yap. Enjoy, Bestie Pie x.

From friend, to foe, to the path to reconciliation. This is my journey with lactose.

I personally believe filler words are more than a crutch to rely on in a tricky conversation; they are also a representation of the richness of language. Our words, even those spoken unintentionally, can reveal a lot about our character. Yes, they can be jarring (maybe even annoying), but they are still a valuable tool in our arsenal to communicate with loved ones...or not-so-loved ones.

I've unlocked a new emotion - the feeling of being heartsick. For me, this has always manifested as a deep ache in my chest, a feeling that I confused with being physically unwell. But only recently have I corrected this, understanding it as a longing for something undefined yet immensely powerful. It's a feeling that transcends mere sadness; it's a sense of yearning for a connection or an experience that feels just out of reach. I think I'm ... maturing?

I don't think there is anything wrong with listening to your body and finding a way to satisfy our meal cravings. Yes, it is important that we refrain from overindulging in meals that are bad for our health, but if we really learn to listen to our cravings, then at some point our body should tell us to realign our diets and put down the chocolate cake and take a bite out of that apple. Today, I had a very clear food craving, but I was unable to satisfy my desires. And that left me to well reexamine everything I know about life.

Is being emotional a naive thing? Or is it something that requires a lot of courage? This is something I’ve been mulling over recently, and I’d love to know your thoughts on this. Psychologists say your body holds trauma, tattoo artists decorate our skin with design, and some scientists and artists say that our words spoken exist forever. I’d like to remember my emotions and feelings because they make me who I am. And slowly I’m becoming more comfortable sharing this vulnerable new self with others.

I’m on a mission to understand my personality, or more specifically, to find a way to insightfully verbalise it. The way I’ve been approaching this so far is by sharing my every thought, putting it out into the universe, and hoping something springs back at me. This is an open invitation to anyone and everyone to please perceive and define me (nicely and within reason).

Me and My Moods is essentially like an online journal. It’s the key to literally understanding ‘me’ and ‘my moods’. It’s, at this point sort of like an unfinished road map to understanding who I am at my core. I’m not entirely sure what kind of happiness you may derive from my journey to self-understanding, but I truly wish it brings you at least a cup of the pure bliss it brings me to create and deliver.

A Vision Board is an amazing tool that will help you unlock your life goals. A Vision Board will quite literally help you make your dreams your reality. There's no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to do it – but honestly the only ‘wrong way’ to make a Vision Board is to not make one at all. Worst case scenario you blow an afternoon, but best-case scenario? You’ve found the cure for cancer, solved World Hunger and every day you best believe you will wake up with the most fantastic hair because you're Just. That. Person.

One of the things that make Christmas truly special is the effort everyone puts into creating memorable moments. Whether it's decorating the tree, baking cookies, moving some little elf around the house or simply spending quality time with loved ones, these traditions become the building blocks of the cherished memories we look back on, and also look forward to creating. Christmas is also a time when people come together to contribute to a positive energy that radiates throughout communities. Whether it's through acts of kindness, charitable donations, or volunteering, the holiday season inspires us to be better versions of ourselves - and my plan for Christmas is to embody all of that and more!

How can we make Christmas feel like Christmas? Especially now that I’m the adult and I’m in charge of manufacturing my own special moments. The only way I’ve found I can achieve this is to make a list and check it twice – that list being a completely comprehensive list of expectations I have for others and self. It's what I find actually adds to the magic. To make the most of what can, and could be. Sort of a Virgo Christmas?

The art of gift-giving is not just an exchange of objects but a silent conversation that speaks to the soul. And I mean every word of that. I view it as an embodiment of humanity and its core elements – finding, sharing, loving, and cherishing. The best forms of art in my opinion reflect an element of humanity for onlookers to revel in, and that is exactly what gift-giving is. It is an opportunity to share with loved ones and physically represent the depth of our appreciation for another. I mean what else is more human than that?

Whether you're in a Winter Wonderland or sweating it out in the Southern Hemisphere (like me), the festive mood unites us all in a global party. I've uncovered not just the external trappings of the celebration but also the heart-warming essence that makes this season so special. The festive season becomes a time to remember that, no matter where you are, there's always room for a bit more joy, kindness, and a whole lot of merry warmth.

There’s one kind of persona or personality that I’ve seen become more apparent recently and that is the “authentic” personality type. This aesthetic is very big on displaying vulnerability but made aesthetic. Even if they have messy hair, the hair itself still looks fresh and is and straight and shiny. And I want that for me. I want to be able to put together a ‘Tia aesthetic starter pack’ on TikTok and be like 'OH yeah that’s so me lol'. And I don't need other people to copy the “Tia starter pack” – but more so identify that 'oh wow that is SO Tia, yeah I see that'. This is her through these items and these items are a gate way to embodying that specific personality. It's so distinct. 'Wow beautiful 10/10 live laugh love it'.

I think you can tell a lot about someone from their everyday carry (EDC). Sure, the essentials are there – wallet, phone, keys – but it's the little add-ons that give it character. The phone case, the colour of the wallet, the charms on the keychain – they all provide insight into someone's personality. There are so many cute little fun things to talk to others about, and the EDC is in my opinion the best ‘in’. The best conversation starter.

I created something truly magical. All over TikTok I was seeing the power of delulu. Delusion. How we need to be as insanely delusional about our life and our wants and our dreams as we can because it is our life, and the sky is the limit. So I created this scale. I call it the Personality Plane or it can be referred to as the Delulu scale. Honestly, I’m not set on a name just yet. But essentially, everyone in the world will fit somewhere on this scale. It describes our personality in a fully complete way. And it's magic.