Hi friends!! Grab your glass of wine and let’s get to catching up! I used to blog, but have had so many life changes in the past two years I thought it was time to do it again. Fresh start… new chapter… new blog! I hope this blog makes you laugh, makes you feel normal, makes you realize you were made for more and there is a reason why you are alive. I hope we can be friends and you can relate. Lord knows I am not vanilla and sometimes do things so embarrassing I am right up there with the people of Walmart. If you have seen the website you know exactly what I am talking about, and if you haven’t google it… AND you’re welcome!

I have experienced a lot of life changes, good and bad. I have learned a lot. I have gained a certain type of strength and confidence that only comes from struggling or falling down flat on your face and getting back up. I won’t spill the beans on my whole story today, but eventually you’ll know the whole enchilada. For starters, let’s just talk about a few things so you can get to know me a little better. Sound good?

I am a born and raised Texas girl. I am extremely close to my family and consider them my best friends. I am a Jesus lover and try to show people Jesus by doing the right thing and being kind to people every chance I get. People often say I am too nice and give people more grace than they deserve. I always say I would rather be known for being too nice than rude. This world can make you bitter, but I choose to not let it. Not today Satan.

I am a very laid back person and always see the good in people until you give me a reason to see otherwise. If that happens, you will end up on a thing my family likes to call “the shelf” and you won’t come down… ever. Why on Earth would I reach for a hot pan again after I just got burned?! No thank you. Speaking of being laid back, my favorite things include spending time with my family and friends, spending time near a body of water, dancing, listening to live music, working out and eating food. Sister likes to eat! I am not a count your calories or weigh your food kind of girl. If I want it, I eat it… in moderation. It’s called balance and I inherited the sweet-tooth gene from my great-grandma, Mama. You’ll learn about her soon. She was amazing!

I promise to keep it real on this blog and be vulnerable. I believe I have a pull on my heart to do this blog for a reason. I think Jesus uses people to be his voice. If this little blog, can touch one person it is worth it to me. I also hope this blog makes you laugh and you leave feeling happier than you came or at least a little warmer inside. I promise to be transparent and honest. My hope is you feel like you are catching up with your girlfriend over coffee, dinner, margaritas… whatever your little heart desires. If you ever want to know anything, just ask. I’ll tell you. Thank you for reading and spending a little bit of your day with me. I hope your day was incredible! Find the joy, sister, because life is so precious!

Amanda