Dear Universe, As you may have noticed, I like taking photos. In fact, I have already taken over 400 pictures since I’ve been here! But I have a confession, a guilty pleasure of sorts. While I am out capturing memories through photographs, I like to help strangers get theirs too. I don’t set out to do this. It just happens. …
Arrival
“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” ~Lao Tzu Dear Universe, Well, here I am. In London. Again. How I am this lucky, I don’t know, but I am grateful to be here, in this city I really do love and enjoy so much, once more. It’s funny. Usually when I arrive in a …
Remember Ring
Dear Universe, As you know, I am a fan of jewelry that carries a deeper meaning. That’s why when my mom gave me this ring as a gift, I immediately loved it. Delicate and simple, the golden ring is tied in a bow. Immediately I understood the significance. It’s meant to be the ribbon someone ties on her finger to …
Feeling the Love
Dear Universe, It has been a draining and emotional week. The tragedy at the Boston Marathon has left everyone heartbroken and shocked. But, in the midst of this I’ve seen such kindness and thoughtfulness that it has been uplifting. As soon as the news hit that day, I was inundated with phone calls, texts and emails from family and friends …
Don’t Worry, Doll
Dear Universe, As much as I try not to be, I’m a worrier. I worry about the future—which is pretty understandable. Sometimes I worry about the present and what I’m doing in the now. And on particularly worrisome days, I worry about the past and how it’s effecting the present and future! It’s exhausting. Other times I worry about my …
More Freebies!
Dear Universe, Yesterday I did some cleaning up around the house. I did the normal weekly stuff like laundry, vacuuming, sorting through the mail… And that’s when I remembered! Speaking of freebies, I get a lot of magazines sent to me free of charge. Now before the naysayers start doubting me, be assured I’ve checked credit card statements and I …
Nemo
Dear Universe, It has been a crazy week. The Blizzard of 2013, Nemo, came in and hit the Northeast with full force. I thought I couldn’t take a storm with such a cute name seriously. Nemo was determined to prove me wrong. When I was little I loved being snowed in, watching movies, drinking hot chocolate with marshmallows and then …
30 Day Challenge
Dear Universe, A couple of months ago I was reading one of my go to spiritual resources—O Magazine—when the headline, “How to Find Your Purpose—Fulfill Your Destiny” screamed at me. If anyone could help me figure out my purpose, it had to be Oprah, I thought. It might take years, but if Oprah was in my corner, I was up …