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May 2026

May 2026

by Amanda June ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

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

March 2026

March 2026

by Amanda June ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Hi friend! 2024 was the last time I published a blog post. So here we are again showing up in a space I love dearly with courage to write about the things in my life. I used to post on social media more and for the past two years I really limited what I showed to the world. The private life is really nice and something I value. I just can’t ignore this nudge that is telling me to come back to this space and share any longer. I believe those nudges are a God thing and what his plans are with that nudge will eventually reveal itself… until then I am going to be obedient in the nudge and start blogging again.

So just an idea: a monthly brain dump

There may be other posts sprinkled in here and there and the posts may change over time, but for right now this is what the blog posts will be. A brain dump for the month. It will be random. There will most likely be thoughts around food. Lightbulb moments. Jesus. Maybe some quotes or funny stories. Two words to describe it: authentically random.

I hope you can relate.

Let’s do the dang thing… what happened in March??

A big one from this month is I feel like I finally wrapped my head around what standing firm in my faith during a difficult/uncomfortable season means.

Here’s my lightbulb moment: Holding strong in my faith is deciding to let go of the control that I, Amanda, have to figure out the outcome. I literally just have to sit with Jesus, follow those nudges/pushes/guidance and just be! It is all going to be okay and it ALWAYS works out exactly like it should. It actually kind of blew my mind the peace I immediately felt after that light bulb moment. Trying to figure out and play out the different scenarios was exhausting on so many levels.

It is spring here in Texas so I, of course, planted new flowers and let me just say they are blooming quite nicely. I LOVE plants! For the longest time I couldn’t keep a plant alive and now… I have wayyy too many! Instead of killing them, it’s as if I give them a new life. I just cannot bring myself to throw away a living plant, so I just keep adding to my collection. Fun fact: when it was below freezing and the potted plants had to come inside I got a head count. 40+…. we listen and we don’t judge. HA!

Speaking of Spring and warmer weather…. we get about two weeks of spring maybe four weeks max and the rest of the days feel like summer with less humidity. It’s hot. Summer is right around the corner. Oh and the mosquitos are back! Little suckers love me and I definitely do not love them.

I am being where my feet are. I am just being where I am and walking the path that is already made for me. Trusting God as he guides my steps.

I discovered one of my quirks: I move furniture or decorations in my house when things feel off. I have rearranged my living room/kitchen area I don’t know how many times in the last couple of years. I will also rearrange decorations, pictures, plants, etc. Who knew?! For what it is worth: I do like the way things are right now.

An ice cold HEB coke over ice is my favorite drink. Recently I have been obsessed with Bum Energy drinks. SOOO good!

I am so incredibly grateful for my family and friends. There are SO many times I get teary-eyed with pure gratitude when I think about them. Thank you Jesus for my people!

Duke went to the vet this month. Poor baby – I hate when either of my boys are down. They had to sedate him to trim some of his hair. L O FREAKING L I called that one.

My sister and I went to Forrest Frank at the Houston Rodeo. OMG!! We had us the best day and the concert was incredible!! Love his music. It is on repeat! What was so sweet was watching the kids sing and dance to every song. All I wanted to do is hug those mamas and tell them they are doing a great job.

Have you ever had a donut stick? So good.

My sister got my mom and I a milk frother for Christmas. She taught me how to make fancy coffees at home and I am hooked!! So good. So easy and not as sweet. I don’t know what it is about coffee in a mug but it brings me so much joy! It just does.

That’s all I have for right now. Until next month!

A quick reminder: Be brave. Be kind. Be YOU!

Oh and go on an adventure! Life is to be lived!

11.08.2024

11.08.2024

by Amanda June ♥ 2 Comments

33 and 8 days old.

Why is it around birthdays we reflect and our minds go to what we don’t have, what we haven’t accomplished, etc. If negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, not so nice opinions from yourself and others were each a basketball, they would be making nothing but net shots from half court.

It has taken some WORK to not get defensive when people make comments or ask certain questions. I am normally really good at letting things just slide off my back like water on a duck’s back. I understand these questions are coming from a place of love because people want you to have those things. Just sometimes they get through and damn do they stick.

Why aren’t you married? When are you getting married? Yall have been dating for how long? When are yall going to live together? You better hurry if you want kids. Do you even want kids? You are throwing your money away renting. When are you going to buy a house? If you want those things, what are you going to do to make them happen?

Those questions get under my skin sometimes.

So let’s spell it out… this is where I am at.

I am 33. I am not married. I have been dating someone for a while. We don’t live together and there aren’t many talks of an engagement ring or moving in together anytime soon. I am a dog mom. I don’t have kids. I am Aunt Junie to my niece and nephew and other little people in my life. I don’t own a home. I rent a cute little cottage that is extremely convenient to everything in my life. I paid all my debt off this year and that is an accomplishment I am really proud of. I have great friends and family. My lifestyle is supported by me. I don’t have financial help from a significant other. I am healthy. I am active. I have a great job. I travel. I am living my life as a 33 year old with two dogs and a boyfriend.

There are times when I do get sad thinking about my future and where I am at in life. In those moments, I do feel like I am behind. I question if I will just be single [meaning not married] for the rest of my life or if the desires of my heart will be met. Sometimes it is really hard to hold your faith in those moments. Especially when you hit another birthday and those desires aren’t met and it doesn’t look like they will be anytime soon.

The funny thing is deep down to my core… I am not sad… at all actually. I don’t feel like I am behind. I am content where I am at in life. I actually enjoy and embrace it. I am good. I am happy. I feel accomplished. I am confident in who I am. I am proud of my faith, resilience and strength. I am proud that I can go through tough moments with grace, strength and perseverance. I am someone that is kind and good to people even when they aren’t so kind to me. I give grace when I probably shouldn’t. I do and always have. I am genuine and authentic. I have a sweet soul. At times, the world has tried to steal that from me and I refuse to let it. I completely trust in my future and God’s hand in my life. If he wants me to be a mom, I will be a mom. If he wants me to be a wife, I will be a wife. Whatever he wants me to be, I will be. He will absolutely direct my path for his purpose and plan.

I have fought so hard for the person I am today. I feel like I am finally on solid ground again and quite frankly I am enjoying the ease of things. I just want to be here for a little bit. I want to catch my breath and just enjoy where I am at in life. I do feel accomplished and successful. At the same time, I know I was made for big big things! I will have so many accomplishments over my lifetime. I am just learning to bloom where I am planted. I am enjoying this season because Lord knows it can change in a second. He has your book and he is turning the pages. Only he knows when the next chapter begins. If you skip around the book, it just isn’t as good as when you read a book how it was intended to be read. So line by line, page by page, chapter by chapter, go through your book of life that was written by the most amazing author the way it was written. Enjoy the story he has for you. It is yours!

I have a sneaky suspicion he may just blow your mind a little with twists and turns, hard times and great times, and everything in between… if you just trust him.

So I challenge you to do just that… trust him. Stand firm in your faith that he has an amazing life for you. Bloom where you are planted and enjoy the view. Even if it is raining in your life right now, there is still beauty in the storm AND you can’t have flowers without the rain… just sayin’ [insert wink and a big ol’ grin].

Thank you Lord for 33 years and eight days Earthside. Thank you for this day and everything that has happened to get me to this exact moment. I love you. I honor you. I am just so incredibly grateful.

Last thing… I just want to remind you again that God is good and he will.

Until next time,

Amanda