Dear Universe, Classes are winding down this week. While this was my busiest semester, it was one of my favorites so it’s been a little sad saying goodbye to my students. A funny thing has been happening, though. Without realizing, my students have given me a few parting gifts—the kind money can’t buy. The other day, a student sent me …
So Grateful, So Much
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~William Arthur Ward Dear Universe, As you know, Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday and probably my favorite day of the year. And as you also know, I am a huge fan of traditions. So this year, I did what I’ve always done in the …
Sending to Soldiers
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” ~Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama Dear Universe, The other day I was rushing from point A to point B. I had just finished class at one school and was zooming to get to my next one. I looked at my watch, calculating, thinking. Was there time for me to pick up a …
Bublé Bubble
“It’s a beautiful day, the sun is up, the music’s playing And even if it started raining You won’t hear this boy complaining…” ~Michael Bublé Dear Universe, It’s official. I’m in a Bublé Bubble. This past Friday I got the opportunity to see Michael Bublé perform. I have always been a fan of his—really who isn’t a fan of Bublé’s ballads—and …
Sit Back
“Somehow, we’ll find it. The balance between whom we wish to be and whom we need to be. But for now, we simply have to be satisfied with who we are.” ~Brandon Sanderson Dear Universe, Work has officially started back up and I’m happy about it. I feel fortunate to have had such a nice, relaxing, long break with enough …
Sayonara Summer
“One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the middle of winter.” ~Henry David Thoreau Dear Universe, It’s hard to believe summer is coming to an end. But it’s true! The proof is all around me! The sun is setting earlier. The temperature is dipping lower and lower at night. And yesterday I saw parents moving their kids …
1,825 Days
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” ~Muhammed Ali Dear Universe, I received my first diary when I was about eight or nine-years-old. It was pink and had a miniscule heart lock attached. I kept the key hidden and sitting to write was a secretive process. I’d sneak away to my bedroom, shut the door, pick a colored pen, …
Departure
“Everybody has to leave, everybody has to leave their home and come back so they can love it again for all new reasons.” ~Donald Miller Dear Universe, It’s hard to believe a month has gone by and I’ll be returning home later today. When I booked this trip I wondered if a month would be too long. There were moments …