Hi. I’m Tina

Tina Corrado is an avid writer, home cook, artist, and yoga student. She had her own health + cooking coaching business for 4 years and has even taught elementary school in NYC and English conversation classes in Mexico. A seasoned digital and tv graphics design producer and project manager for 16+ years, she’s worn a lot of hats and continues to work on large scale design and video projects as a contractor.

When she’s not in Queens, Tina is creating in Oaxaca, MX and Myrtle Beach, SC.
One decision and a few miracles changed Tina’s life and she is grateful for the grace she has been given to live flexibly, fully and with her heart. She’s found that the best possible plan is to let go and let God do his work.

 
 
 
Today I spent the day decorating and organizing my new temporary space. I used scarves, clothes, shopping bags, aprons, tea towels and macrame that I made in NY and brought with me - filling the space with color and my personality. While I donated th
Often, the easiest way to walk back to myself, to walk back home, is through a market and into the kitchen. Sometimes, I don’t think there isn’t a single, solitary thing that a soft, runny egg, cannot cure. The day started early with wri
Slowly settling back into life after a very hectic April. Still understanding decisions. Still working on not thinking about the future. Still practicing presence. Still tired. Still showing up. This trip was planned way before letting go of the apar
Dear Apt B2, Thank you. Thank you for your beautiful light, crown molding, sconces and archway. My first real kitchen with space to cook and eat, a New York dream most never experience - but you gave me that. The first time I saw you, my jaw dropped
I went for a walk yesterday and passed the thrift shop where I donated most of my belongings. It was strange to see my furniture and pieces of my life scattered throughout the store. I took it all in, passing the butcher block where I would stand for
Yesterday was a day, as I watched movers come to take most of the contents of my apartment to donation. I can’t quite put it all into words yet. I feel a mixed bundle of emotions ranging from fear to complete relief and lightness. My resolve is
Today marks 1 year of yoga practice. On this day in 2023, I walked into @shalayogaoax and never looked back. Life hasn’t been the same since. More than, and over asana, in the last year, it’s the expansion of my heart that I’m most
Arrived back to Queens after a memorable and special weekend, knowing the entire time that I’d be coming back to pack up my apartment for good. Some circumstances changed with my living arrangements and I decided it was time to let go. I’
I’ve been thinking a lot about time - what we do with it, how we spend it, the lives we build and the importance of being present in the lives of the people we love. We get one chance to love, show it and live through it. This weekend was a gif
Happy 50th Anniversary, mom and dad. What a weekend of complete surprises, love, warmth, family and friends. Your love is a testament to what is possible when two people are dedicated and committed to one another - thank you for showing me what is po
The surprise cugini reunion ♥️ so full #gratefulheart
This guy turns 47 today. Happy Birthday to my brother Louie! He now has front teeth and I now have a neck. Pays to age. Love you, Lou-Lou. Kid photos are the best. #happybirthday
Spent a lot of time today thinking about change and how it’s our only guarantee. Inevitable, really. Over time our needs change, and age brings with it a certain kind of understanding - maybe even confidence, if we’re lucky. Our bodies ch
Back in the sun ☀️ While God knows I have 1,000,000 other unexpected things to do back in NY, making it to SC to celebrate mom and dads love is too important 🩵☀️🌻🩵 Everything in life always gets done, right? On our timeline or not. Here we go hear
A little note to say I’m a fan of Amazon fashion. Whether that is good or bad, I dunno 🤷🏽‍♀️ But I do think it’s also important to live within our means and what we can afford. A pretty new kimono for Oaxaca and a 100% cotton crop b
🌘 Solar Eclipse 🌒 April 8, 2024
Monday morning light #morninglight #sunshine #artwork #smallyjoys #thelittlethings #sunshineday #homeiswheretheheartis #newday #gratefulheart #astoria #astoriaqueens #astoriaqueensny #reflections #artis
Queens. After almost 21 years, I do still love all of your quirks. From Mary in a half shell to pigeon feasts, window decorations where anything goes and - yes - your elegant and beautiful trees. You do have some grace going for you. Sunday streets f
 
 

If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people.

—Virginia Woolf

 

Free play and making art, using it as therapy, has become a practice in my life. As has journaling and exploring spirituality. From healing past emotional and psychological trauma to my own body image post weight loss; continuing to research strategies and methods to heal through creative living is something I am deeply interested in continuing to study not only in myself but others. When we build practices that support our lives, instead of going back to what we know as support, we can grow and remain curious. This, for me, has become the secret to living and no longer waiting. Well, and learning to forgive myself and others too.