My name is Tina. Loved ones call me: Teen. Words are my chocolate. Music, my caramel. Photography, my bread. Girlfriends, my butter. I celebrate food. I ask for help. I interrupt conversations. I laugh, cry and love hard. I acknowledge the elephant in most rooms. I fight for the underdog. I believe in the power of storytelling. I love: family, anything barbecued, strong women, good men, the blues and being mentored. (tinalikesmail@gmail.com)