Hi cutie pies! It’s been a minute since I have blogged… a minute being almost an entire year. I have felt the pull to write many times. I just haven’t made the time to complete posts and publish them. I find myself getting lost in TV shows or social media to wind down after a day of work and a workout. It is mindless and I just want to veg. So let’s get out of that mindless comfort zone a little bit and blog more. Since it’s been a while, let’s keep it short and sweet with an update on all things life.

Since I blogged in November of 2022 I:

I became an aunt to our sweet MNM!

I started teaching a cycle class once a week.

I moved! It was definitely a butterfly moment for me.

I spent a lot of time with family and friends.

I went to Florida to visit family and spent some much needed time by the beach.

I celebrated my friend’s big moments! Weddings, engagements, babies, pregnancy announcements, baby showers, birthdays, gender reveals, and all those in between moments I am so thankful to be on the sidelines for.

The weeks go by so fast when you are busy. Time goes by and memories are made. Everyone is busy with their own routines and schedules. I swear you talk about getting together with a friend and next thing you know three months have flown by and you still haven’t seen each other.

Other than feeling like I don’t have enough days in a week, I have honestly been loving this season of my life. Independence, freedom, healing, peace and joy. I swear I cry happy tears a couple times a week. I am in my 30’s, dating someone, no kids, haven’t bought a house yet, and chasing my career. I believe people often miss the joy of this season because they want to be in their next season so bad. I think you miss out on so dang much and oh what a precious time this is.

Society pressures us to check the boxes and have them checked by a certain time. If they aren’t checked, you are just a big fat loser. My friend that’s a big fat load of BS! Just remember this… it’s his plan and everything in your life, good and bad, is always in his perfect timing. If it is meant for you, it will find you. If it is not, it won’t…no matter how hard you force it or want it. If it is for you, it is already yours.

I struggled after I got a divorce because I felt like I had my one chance at marriage and this life I dreamed of and totally blew it. Which is 100% a lie. It took me a while to believe I was worthy of a great marriage, life and the dreams I have always wanted. I believe it now, but trust me when I tell you there are days I don’t think I am. Oh those silly lies we tell ourselves.

Those boxes don’t determine your success, worth or future for you or me. You are perfectly made in God’s eyes. He knew your people, your community and the whole dang world needed a YOU! It needs your uniqueness, quirks, intelligence, humor and light you can only glow. SO if he knew we all needed you just the way you are, don’t doubt for a second the life he has planned for you. That doesn’t mean it won’t be without struggles, hardships and just shitty situations. That’s okay. That is how he molds you to be the person you are meant to be, to help those around you, and teach you lessons. Beautiful flowers need rain to grow.

Life is a roller coaster. It’s scary, fun and a whirlwind. Just enjoy the journey. Bloom where you are planted. Find the joy exactly where you are. There are lessons to learn, moments to cherish and character to be built. For some people this time is a valley and for some people it is a full blown sprint. I promise you are loved, cherished, and valued even if those boxes aren’t checked. Be courageous and bold in your faith. Don’t ever forget how much Jesus loves you and the plans he has for your life. They are going to blow your mind!

Until next time,

Amanda