Back to our time in London. Do you ever see photos of a place and imagine what it’s like to be there, but then when you get there it’s so different from what you expected? That’s what our trip to London was like for me. Usually when you have that experience, being in the real… Continue reading england – part ii: magical london
Usually when we hear the word “cozy,” we think of knit blankets, fuzzy animal friends, lit candles, and warm drinks. In this winter season of Hygge, we’re constantly on the lookout for cozy. But coziness can be found outside of the traditional sense, too. For something to be cozy in my eyes, it needs to… Continue reading finding coziness
This year certainly had its ups and downs. Having worked in college ministry, being back in grad school, and then being on a college ministry schedule again, I tend to view each year in terms of the school schedule (i.e., September-June) rather than the calendar year. Until now I haven’t really reflected on 2018 as… Continue reading 2018 recap
Hi friends! It’s been awhile! Sorry about that. Summer is coming to a close, with fall weather and cloudy days creeping in and next year’s team arriving this week. This summer has been the much-needed respite we’ve been hoping for since the craziness of decisions, adjustment, language-learning, visa troubles, new/lack of jobs, and a cramped… Continue reading life lately – summer recap
Over time I’ve become less adventurous with my movie choices. Usually what I really crave is to just sit down on the couch and watch something familiar, that will make me laugh – or at least feel good. When I’ve been in the mood to branch out, though, I’ve found some really great movies. Theoretically,… Continue reading movies i can’t stop thinking about
Hey, friends! It’s been awhile since I’ve even thought about writing a blog post – any free time I’ve had in the past, oh, six months, has been quickly gobbled up by trying to really rest. It was only yesterday that for the first time in six months I’ve felt like I been able to… Continue reading coming up for air
I wrote a little bit about how I’ve been feeling about our move in my last post, but I thought I would share a little more about what it’s been like for us to move to Paris. This might be interesting for people thinking about moving overseas, or just for those of you who are… Continue reading what is it like to move to france?
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A Charleston Based Style and Beauty Blog by Julia Engel
a travel + lifestyle blog
a travel + lifestyle blog
a travel + lifestyle blog
a travel + lifestyle blog
a travel + lifestyle blog
