Each week we celebrate one of our AMAZING Evergreen Farms couples! This week we would like to share Julia and Colin’s love for one another!

How did you meet?

Colin claims to have met Julia during their freshman year at Union College during pre-orientation. He recalls seeing her during the outdoor movie night event and thinking: “She’s loud. Maybe I’ll date someone like that.” Later that night, Julia was in a conversation with the people next to Colin, but did not meet him. A few weeks into freshman year, they ended up in the same friend group and Julia called dibs on Colin among her friends thinking they would end up together someday (she specifically said they would date junior year). Two years later, Julia finally confessed her feelings to Colin, and they started dating in the middle of the Covid lockdown on April 24th, 2020! And now April 24th will be their wedding day! 

Their Engagement Story!

We got engaged on the national mall in front of the Washington Monument! It started off with a picnic and Colin surprised Julia by proposing while taking a selfie. Colin’s friends were hiding with a camera to capture the moment.

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What do you do for fun?

We love cooking, game nights, hosting friends, working out together, and playing with our dog, Winnie! Some of our favorite things to cook together include chicken parm, flatbreads, soft pretzels, bagels and most importantly homemade bread! And as for games, we love dutch blitz, Costco monopoly and backgammon. Most importantly, we love every opportunity to be together in person. Long distance makes every minute we get to spend within arm’s reach of each other so special and fun.

What quality do you love most about each other?

Colin loves Julia’s approach to life the most. Julia is always maximizing every bit of every day. Being with her brings joy every single day, and no matter what I’m facing, she’s always there to lift me up and make life brighter.

Julia loves that Colin is her grounding force. Colin makes life feel manageable and safe. I feel so lucky to have Colin at the center of my world. He doesn’t just calm the chaos, he makes me excited about everything life has in store for us. He truly fills in where I am weakest, celebrates me where I am strongest, and together we bring out the best in each other.

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What is the biggest strength of your relationship?

Communication! Starting our relationship amid a pandemic and now going into our 4th year of long distance while getting our PhDs has taught us how to talk about anything and everything under the sun. We prioritize sharing about our days, plans/goals for the week, issues we face in our work, and the random stories that come each day. We truly think our ability to be open, honest, and vulnerable during the small and big talks alike has allowed us to thrive as individuals and as a couple.

"The best things in life are unexpected – they are the moments you can never plan for, like meeting someone who changes everything." — Unknown

Looking forward to Julia and Colin’s

2027 wedding celebration!!!

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for next week’s Forever Friday with Evergreen Farms post!

"An engagement is the beginning of an adventure that will last forever, one filled with laughter, growth, and endless love." — Unknown

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