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!