so many things.

Planning a wedding is no joke.

It looks all fun and games on Pinterest, but it is hard work. And boy I am exhausted!

Don't get me wrong - some of it is fun. We went to a bridal show today. There were so many people and things to look at (and fantastic samples of cakes and cheesecakes), it was fun but oh so overwhelming. I've never felt so underprepared for a huge event. I can't wait until we nail down some of the big things on our to-do list - it will feel like we are accomplishing things. And we will finally have a date to tell people when they ask (which today was every 2 minutes).

Then we can really get down to some of the fun stuff - dresses, decorations, cake....mmmmmm. :)

Here's to staying sane during these next few months!

Feast and be Satisfied

New Blog Name!

I have been stewing over this one - I just didn't like the original name I had. I figured with a fresh start to blogging I could use a fresh name!

As I was thinking about a name that would encompass all I wanted to accomplish here, I was really stuck. Then I stumbled upon this verse in Psalms:

"My soul will feast and be satisfied,
and I will sing glad songs of praise to you.
As I lie in bed, I remember you;
all night long I think of you,
because you have always been my help.
In the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.
I cling to you,
and your hand keeps me safe."
~Psalm 63: 5-7

It was perfect.


My soul will feast and be satisfied.

In the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.

Your hand keeps me safe.

Reflect on that today.
<3 Amanda

Hello Old Friend

It's been a while blog world - it's nice to be back.

Life has been crazy busy...and that is no excuse. I've really missed writing and reading some of my friends' blogs has recently made me want to jump back into the blogging atmosphere. I can't promise any sort of commitment - but I will try to be more present here.

I'm honestly not sure where summer went this year. It's practically 2014! We have had some gorgeous Fall weather lately that makes it a little easier to say goodbye to summer.

I had a fantastic trip to North Carolina in September to visit Michelle. It was a much needed break from reality and just an overall fantastic, crazy, hilarious time! There was no shortage of good food that weekend either. From Food Truck Friday to Burgushi at Cowfish to amazing fish tacos - I was one happy camper.

Last week, Mitch and I celebrated 3 years together by going to a cooking class at Sur la Table. The theme was a Taste of Thailand. It was super fun and not like anything I had ever done before. I cooked and ate mussels for the first time and they were surprisingly delicious. We also made a fresh papaya salad with a delicious dressing made with a mortar and pestle. It was so crisp and delicious - I would definitely make that again.

I finally got out my fall decorations last night and now it really feels like Fall in my apartment. I'm excited to embrace this season. Let's just hold off on Winter for now ;)

Until next time 

~Amanda