Raise Your Glass

Angie Appreciation, Celebration, Fun, Gratitude, Joy, Opportunity Leave a Comment

“Don’t be fancy, just get dancey.  Why so serious?  So raise your glass…” ~Pink Dear Universe, I’m a big fan of the toast.  I don’t just mean at weddings, graduations or New Year’s Eve.  I mean at any time.  I believe you shouldn’t need a special occasion to raise your drink and clink glasses with someone else. Friday night drinks …

Ask and Receive

Angie Answers, Balance, Future, Gratitude, Hope, Insight, Journey, Opportunity, Past, Peace, Questions, Strength, Wisdom Leave a Comment

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” ~Zora Neale Hurston Dear Universe, Recently, I came upon this quote and it’s stayed with me, popping into my head at the most unexpected moments.  I think I initially liked it because there’s a reassuring quality to it.  Confused?  Just stick it out; the answers are approaching. And in a …

La Dolce Far Niente

Angie Balance, Chocolate, Comfort, Friends, Fun, Peace, Relaxation Leave a Comment

“La Dolce Far Niente–the sweetness of doing nothing.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert Dear Universe, Sometimes you need a day. A day where you allow yourself to not think about anything.  A day to simply sit back, relax and revel in the sweetness of doing nothing. These days are pretty much impossible to come by.  There’s always something to get to: laundry, cleaning, …

Here a Sign, There a Sign, Everywhere a Sign Sign

Angie Appreciation, Cairo, California, Comfort, Egypt, Inspiration, Journey, London, Messages, Signs, Travel Leave a Comment

“I look for a sign. Where to go next. you never know when you’ll get one. Even the most faithless among us are waiting to be proven wrong.” ~Jillian Lauren Dear Universe, I know some people find it crazy that I not only believe in signs, but that I also ask for signs, look for them and acknowledge them when …

Random Realizations

Angie Cairo, California, Egypt, Gratitude, Insight, Journey, Lists, London, Travel Leave a Comment

“No, no! The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time.”~Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Dear Universe A few people have asked me if I learned anything during my last round of travels. I’d like to think I am always learning something more. There have been several moments throughout these last weeks when I learned something new, remembered something …