Hey there!! Another month down and it’s officially summer. Yay! Buckle up for this brain dump because we are going to be bouncing all over the place.

First, one feature I always want to have on my vehicle is self parallel parking. It’s amazing. Yes I use it all the time and I am completely spoiled by it.

I recently got this float on Amazon. It is perfect for the lake. Highly recommend! Another Amazon purchase this month was this air pump. It is a game changer too! If you buy both, use the air pump to blow up a majority of the float and then finish it with the air pump it comes with.

Speaking of Amazon Prime… have you watched Off Campus?! SO good!!!

Is anyone else watching Dutton Ranch and Marshalls?! If you haven’t seen the latest episodes, I do not want to ruin it BUT is anyone else sensing a potential crossover?! If I was the writer, I would. Eee!

Also, new territory for me this month is loosening my tight grip on life. I didn’t realize how exhausting it has been and how many decisions I have made that considered everyone else but me. I had this misconception thinking of myself first was selfish. I am learning it is not at all. Two things can exist at the same time. Loosening my grip on life and people has been incredibly freeing.

Let’s be totally transparent… even though I feel more myself than ever before and I have this peace in my soul that I cannot describe other than it’s God, it has been a daily challenge for me to just be where my feet are. It is really really hard some days and I have to remind myself 100 times. It is definitely not my norm or how I have lived my life in the past. It’s uncomfortable because it is new. I am making it my new norm and it is just a muscle I need to exercise daily.

My focus is to live in a way where my faith is so strong I don’t worry about my next step. I just take it one step at a time. I know everything is going to happen exactly as it is supposed to all in divine timing for everyone’s highest good. I just need to live in the moment.

Friends, I know growing a faith like that doesn’t grow in the easy times. It grows in those uncomfortable seasons. I am currently living in a faith growing season and learning to embrace and enjoy it. I am buckled in, experiencing every bump, twist and turn… some parts are filled with fear and others are full of laughter… now tell me why my brain immediately finishes that sentence with… but did you die?!? Lol!

Okay let’s change the subject… This month I made brown butter white chocolate snickerdoodle cookies. Bless… so freaking good. Brown butter is a game changer in your baked goods. Just sayin!

Forrest Frank is on repeat around my house. Have you heard his new song “Okay!”? The 2 minute-ish mark is my favorite part. When I feel a little funky I fast forward to that point and have myself a little dance party. Check it out! What is also on repeat is the lake playlist I made. It is over 64+ hours of music from every genre. If you don’t like a song, just wait a few minutes. I can send you a link if you want to check it out!

A few other fun things from this month…

Ya girl got some color!! Why do I feel so much better tan? We finally took the boat out. There is just something about lake water, being on the boat with our people, good music and the smell of sunscreen that just revitalizes my soul!!

My niece had her first dance recital. Let me just say – cutie pie!! She did so good!!

My mama and I made pottery! My mama made two bowls. I made a cup and then tried to make a bowl. It turned into a vase or a stemless martini glass…beauty is in the eye of the beholder. lol If you are in the Houston area and want to make pottery, try The Clay Bar Co. in The Woodlands.

If you are in The Woodlands and are hungry for authentic Mexican food, check out Mexican Mom off Sawdust. The verde enchiladas were delicious! I love a hole-in-the-wall. They have the best food. You cannot change my mind.

Friends, it has been fun… it is time for a new month and I am looking forward to what June will bring. In the meantime, here are some reminders to close out May:

Everything works out EXACTLY as it is supposed to.
If it is meant for you, it will be.
People judge no matter what you do so ask yourself what do you want to do?
God’s timing is perfect… every. single. time.
You can stress and force things, but they will NOT happen until you are ready to receive them.
You literally do not have to figure it out. Stand firm in your faith and let God does what he does best. When you go to work, so does God. He will open doors you never knew could open.
Just enjoy each moment and be where your feet are. Life is so much better that way!
Most importantly, be YOU!!! The world needs YOU just the way you are!!

Have an amazing June!!

Until next time,

Amanda