Dear Universe, I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately. At the start of the semester I felt time was moving so slowly. Lately though, I feel like time is flying by. I find myself asking where the minutes are going. Hours whiz by, then day turns into night in a virtual blink, and suddenly dawn is breaking yet again. …
Hallow’s Eve
Dear Universe, Ahh, October 31st. Halloween. The time for costumes, candy and horror movies. The time for ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Or the time for superstitions, rituals and fortune telling. Yes. That’s right. It’s probably not surprising that some people believe Halloween is the best night to perform particular rituals and that it’s the best time to foretell future events …
You May Rely On It
Dear Universe, I can’t remember how old I was when I got my first Magic 8 Ball. But I was young and since then I have always owned one. When I was leaving for college I made sure to pack my Magic 8 ball with me. Something told me it would most likely come in handy during the next four …
Words of Wisdom
Dear Universe, I have a habit. I’m not sure exactly when it began, but it’s definitely become more frequent these last couple of years. I leave myself pieces of inspiration tucked away in corners, pockets, books, drawers, you name it, that I will come across at some future date. These scraps of paper—which come in many different forms, sometimes even …
Back to Back…to Back
Dear Universe, A close friend of mine was talking with me yesterday about how even though she can see positive changes made in her life during this last year, sometimes she can still have moments of feeling like nothing is different at all, that no progress has been made. I knew exactly what she meant. I have to remind myself …
Ask and Receive
“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 …
Lost Angels
Dear Universe, Well, here I am enjoying sunny Los Angeles on the first leg of my trip. Some hear L.A and they think Beverly Hills, 90210. Others picture the Hollywood sign or the walk of fame. After all, L.A is home to movie stars, almost movie stars and wannabe movie stars (to some degree or another). But for me, it’s just home to one …
Blast From the Past
Dear Universe, Apparently I am not the only one who thinks of the future and one’s future self. When I heard about the latest youtube sensation, I was intrigued. Apparently in 1992, twelve-year-old Jeremiah McDonald made a video of himself talking to his future self. Now, twenty years later, McDonald decides to have a little conversation with his past self …