Dear Universe, One of my favorite things about London is walking around. It’s one of the few cities I’ve ever been in where I don’t mind walking for hours. Whether it’s an aimless stroll or a walk with a mission, it doesn’t matter. Long after my feet are sore, I’ll still keep on going. I think it’s because for me …
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 …
Still Keeping Calm
Dear Universe, I thought of London this week, as I often do, but this was different. How could I not reminisce about London when this poster kept greeting me every corner I turned at work? “Keep Calm and Flaunt It.” Certainly, the sexiest Keep Calmism I’ve seen yet. But it didn’t just stop there. I headed to class (at a …
Let It Out
Dear Universe, Last month I spotted this card in a tiny London shop that was filled with countless humorous gems like this one. It gave me a chuckle so I bought it planning to send it to a friend. The other day I took it out to mail it and I realized that maybe there is some truth behind this …
Here a Sign, There a Sign, Everywhere a Sign Sign
“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
“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 …
London Me
Dear Universe, I think I’ve come to a conclusion. London just may be my favorite city in the world. Usually big cities overwhelm me. I can often feel lonely walking around streets surrounded by strangers and crowds. One or two days tops and I am ready to retreat to the safety of my car and head back to the suburbs. …
Carry on You Must…
Dear Universe, When I first got to London, I really had no set plan except to go see “Taming of the Shrew” and to hopefully catch some of the Olympic hype. Other than that, I was free to do whatever—relax, explore, shop, meet up with people. Whatever I felt like. That kind of freedom and free time can sometimes turn …