But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV)
Every day is an opportunity to cultivate joy. At Joyfully So, I thrive on those opportunities to bring joy through relationships with friends and family, food, travel, and home. Share kindness and laughter through food for a gathering with friends. Take an adventure to explore and soak up sunshine. Design your home to be a place of relaxation and love.
I am happily residing north of Dallas, Texas, and previously worked as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant. Now days, I treasure the titles of “Wife” and “Mama”. College football, bowls of queso, jogging and sunshine are near and dear to my heart – as is anything that reminds me of God’s goodness.
Live your life Joyfully So,
Ashley Hoglan
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where are you from?
I am originally from a town west of St. Louis, Missouri. Go Blues! I currently live in the Dallas area where I can satisfy all my Tex-Mex cravings!
How did you meet your husband?
Bumble! On our first date we found out we attended the same church and had a few friends in common. It’s crazy how a big city, like Dallas, can become so small! You can see more about our wedding here. Because we were married in the middle of the pandemic, we did a one-year wedding anniversary reception with friends and family the following year. It was a win-win situation with two celebrations!
Do you have kids?
Yes! We have been immensely blessed with our daughter, Emilia Mae.
What self-tanners do you use?
I love this for a deeper tan and this for a medium tan. This is my favorite tanning mitt, hands down! (Pun intended) When I really want to look bronzed, I apply this over my self-tanner for a smooth and polished finish! It looks SO good!
What’s your favorite beauty product?
Oh, it’s so hard to narrow it down because I love so many!! This is my ride-or-die hair product. I think this is one of the best and most affordable mascaras. For lips, I love the way this gloss shines! My favorite shade is Crystalline – it looks great over lipsticks! There are so many others and I do my best to keep others updated with recommended products.
How tall are you?
I am approximately 5’3″.
What camera do you use?
I mostly use my iPhone 14 Pro and Canon. On trips, I will occasionally use the GoPro for a wide angle shot.
How do you edit your photos?
Most of the time I simply edit them in the iPhone’s built in photo editing system. I also use Lightroom frequently to have more control over the editing process.
Does anyone help you with your blog?
Michael helps with photography and the complex tech issues. He is a software engineer and much better at coding than me.
What did you study in school?
My undergraduate degree from TCU was in Movement Science. Afterwards, I went to graduate school to become a Physician Assistant at St. Louis University.
Any tips to get accepted to Physician Assistant school?
My biggest recommendations are to boost your science GPA and get tons of hands-on experience. Working as a medical scribe is one of the best pre-PA positions, in my opinion!