It has been said that time flies when you are having fun, but who knew it would be this much fun. A year ago I walked into a courthouse in Maryland and said “I Do” to an amazing man. After an exhilarating and fun courtship, heated debates on politics, current events and traveling the world we decided to top it off by getting married. I believe the couple that travels together, stays together. I never would have believed that so much of my life has happened because of the digital world. I found a career I’m passionate about, numerous friends, and a husband.
When we met, we each had our bucket list destinations. For us, bucket lists are those outrageous things you want to experience. I’m a sports junkie and mine was to attend the World Cup and his was to explore Egypt. Well in 2010 we made both dreams come alive. They happened to be in the same continent. Although quite a distance apart, we thought, why not? We attended the World Cup in South Africa and frolicked around Egypt for 10 days.
A lot of girls enjoy planning a wedding, but I’m not a wedding girl. At all. I am about the the proposal. On July 6, 2010 everything changed. After a camel ride up the Sahara, in front of the Pyramids of Giza we got engaged. It was bananas – on bended knee, lots of tears, and a goofy happy dance with our guides showing off the ring. My husband is very private – no Facebook, Twitter, etc. I asked if I could post the video of the big event and he said yes. You can see I’m trying not to go into the “ugly cry” by waving my hands over my eyes, but I couldn’t help it. Had I known I would be riding a camel that day I would have worn pants.
To Mr. Wanderlust. It’s been a fun (almost) 4 years together. We have had experiences most people will never know. In that time we’ve hit Spain, Paris, South Africa, Buenos Aires, Egypt, Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, and more. Here’s to more flight planning, airline ticket purchases, lounge visits, and many more adventures. It’s time I start documenting them for other couples to see. I know they could use the inspiration.
Love,
Mrs. Wanderlust
Happy anniversary Julia! I love the video! I think the guides were just as excited as you guys were! LOL. Even if I had no idea what they were saying, you could hear the joy! So happy for you! Love you! xx
Amazing, Julia! Congrats! (miss you!)
omg — thanks for sharing your most amazing, breathtaking moment! to many lifetimes of bliss, happy anniversary, beautiful! xoxox
Congrats J!!! Wishing you guys many many more! OMG you went to one of the places I have wanted to visit since forever!
I will be stalking you down soon for more info and tips.
congratulations julia! thank you for sharing. what a beautiful engagement – i’m so happy for you.
What an awesome love story. Here’s to many many more years of love, happiness and traveling
Happy Anniversary! xoxo
Thank you for sharing this video with us. It’s beautiful! Both of you are so lucky to have each other, wedded bliss is amazing. Here’s to many more years of happiness.
JULIA!!! I LOVED reading this post, especially after recently talking to you at FABB all about the hubster
Wishing you many more years of love and happiness!! xoxo!
Nicole
I love this post…it’s always good to see that couples can do things together and enjoy their “married” life together. Married life can be what you make of it. Now that doesn’t mean easy, but it can be a lot of fun. Looks like yall are having fun … I wish yall all the success in the world as a couple and individually in your own persuits.
Miss you down here in good o’le Texas!
Breathtakingly fabulous! I am just BEAMING!!!