For when you want to just sigh and/or be hugged a lot:    Life is good. That’s on repeat for me. Love always, Jules Continue reading

   Listen, I do not recommend perusing Pinterest traveling tags while drinking coffee in the morning. You may have to fight off the urge to buy plane tickets. Or you know, I do recommend it. Go. Continue reading

Thanksgiving is over and now Christmas can begin! But really, yesterday was amazing. So much fun and family and food. When we got home I actually almost fell into a food coma. When I woke up this morning though, I became starkly aware of something: The next two weeks are going to be hell. This Continue reading

   Scribbled down in Cherrywood last night while being very distracted from the research paper I should’ve been writing. Nonetheless, HOLLA BLESS the truth it contains. Happy Tuesday! Juliana  Continue reading

Here’s what I think. I think that for one day, at least one single day, you should give up any insecurity or inhibition or fear that has convinced you that being kind and honest and real is uncool or stupid or weak. 24 hours is all I ask. 24 hours of listening a little bit Continue reading

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” -Maya Angelou            Continue reading

Happy Friday! This was rolling around in my mind, so here’s a friendly Friday reminder: Nothing is falling apart. It’s actually all falling together. I hope that today you will treat yo self and that you’ll take a moment to remember how gloriously alive you are. It’s a beautiful day and a beautiful life and Continue reading

For three days this week, all I ate each day was a cup of black beans and a cup of white rice. This came to roughly 200 calories a day. Why? Well, in areas of the world where hunger is most prevalent, dietary staples are heavily just beans and rice. Not only are the food Continue reading

When I have a lot of thoughts but not the right words, Maya Angelou seems to always get it just right.    Love, Jules Continue reading

All I’ve been wanting to do all day is call someone up and have a really good conversation. You know, in person would work too, but I just really really want to talk. How’s your day? What are your plans for the weekend? Have you learned anything new and incredible recently? What’s your favorite story? Continue reading