Hi friends! I have so many posts, 14 to be exact, in draft mode. I get distracted, writer’s block, or I just don’t like the way they are flowing. I do wish I blogged on a more consistent basis. I just don’t know what to write about. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!

Fun fact! I used to have a different blog. It was basically an online journal of my adventures. I did weekly linkups which are themed posts and a way to connect to other bloggers. They would range from your favorite things, weekend recaps, etc. I really enjoyed reading back on old posts because it was a walk down memory lane. I deleted that blog and all the content when I started this one. This blog has taken a totally different theme. It is raw, real, all the feels about healing post divorce and just life circumstances. This blog has been super therapeutic and I am so grateful for this little space of mine. Lately, I struggle what to write about to stay consistent with the theme because I rarely have a “bad” or “hard” day anymore. My life is very simple, boring to most, and I just love it. I have come a VERYYY long way in regards to my personal, mental and emotional health. I am very proud of that! Maybe I will write about the little moments, breakthroughs, and steps I took to get me where I am today. I will include the good, bad and ugly of my healing journey. Which I am very much still on. So stay tuned!

In the meantime, I want to throw it back to an old blog post I used to do weekly… called currently confessing. It is lighthearted and fun! This one you can grab your coffee or wine, blanket and let’s get to it my friend!

Currently confessing….

I binge watch a show like it’s my job. I recently watched Clickbait… on a Sunday… the whole thing. So good! After I binge watch a show, I take a break for a few weeks and then watch another one. Any suggestions??

I love Texas fall weather! Weather like this week (lows in the 50’s/60’s and highs in the 80’s) is my jam!! The blue skies, low humidity, crisp fall air… happy days for me!

Lunch dates are my fav! Matt and I do more lunch dates than dinner dates. For starters, it’s a great break in the day. The prices are more reasonable. Last and most important, I prefer him or I to cook dinner. He is an incredible cook and makes better food than any restaurant. Plus this quality time love language girl loves when we cook together!

Ever since I started driving a large SUV, I drive slower. I went from a NASCAR driver to a normal Houston driver. Which some would argue is still a NASCAR driver.

Laughter heals. It is powerful. Matt is the best at making me laugh. He makes me laugh from my soul. Once the giggles start, it is hard to make them stop. I always say if you are an ear shot away from him at any function, you will have the best time. He is hilarious and the king of one-liners. Lately, his favorite thing to do is to scare the bejesus out of me. It’s great… so great! Can you hear the sarcasm in my voice? LOL Really though Matt and I have so much fun together and joke around a lot. We definitely keep the kid alive in each other!

Hunting season is near and that means I am a soon to be hunter’s widow with a full freezer of meat.

If you know me, you know I have been a Cabi girl for many many years. Every year the line is better, but YALL this season!! WOW! Cabi blew it out of the water!!! I have never loved so many items on a line before. You can check it out here: https://amandaburkham.cabionline.com/ I made the decision to become a stylist for Cabi a while ago and it has been such a great thing for me. Thank you Matt for the final push to add Cabi to my plate!

I recently read the book Eat, Pray, #FML by Gabrielle Stone. I read it in a week and it was so good! You feel like you are listening to your bff spill the beans on her life aka a wild ride. It is real, raw, transparent, funny, adventurous, and I love her writing style. The book made me laugh, cry, nod my head, smile and even do a few slow claps. The sequel is out. I have purchased it and it is on my list to read. I’ll keep you updated!

I am thinking of doing a fall bucket list. I feel like it would be a good thing to get me out of my comfort zone and a great excuse to try new things. So far I have lake days (the best lake days are after Labor Day), winery days, a lot of lunches on patios, Saturday morning walks and weekends at the ranch. What else do I need?! Just kidding… I will compile a specific list of activities to do. What are your favorite fall activities?

Hope City is my church! I have been listening to their sermons online for over a year now. Powerful messages!! You can check it out here: https://hopecity.com/.

Laundry is my least favorite chore ever. Ever. Ever!! It is the easiest chore, but the one I dread the most. I am not a do a few loads a week girl. I wait until I have full LOADS and then I have to do laundry for an entire day. Laundry as in wash the clothes. Then they sit in the basket for at least a week. If it is rainy weather or I am on my binge watching “job”, it will get done in the same day. I always know it’s time to do laundry when my underwear starts getting low. LOL! Obnoxious I know! But here’s my conclusion, you either hate laundry or dishes. It’s either one or the other. Am I right??

I am turning 30 in a little over a month… say what?! Most people are so sad to turn 30. Not me! I look forward to what the next decade will bring. Plus I feel like I am 29 going on 22. Age is just a number is what my great-grandma would always say. She lived to be 101 years old, so I think she is on to something. Just a heads up, there will be a blog post about turning 30… stay tuned my friends!

On that note, we are going to wrap it up here! It’s dinner time at my house. I am going to have the most delicious bowl of… cereal. HA! I love to cook… just not tonight. Thank you for reading along! Again, if you ever want me to write about anything specific or have any ideas, please message me. I am always open to suggestions and ideas. Have an incredible night and great day tomorrow! Until next time, my friends!

Amanda