“We didn’t realize we were making memories. We were just having fun.” Dear Universe, I am a kid at heart. When it comes to playing games? I’m ready. Sugary treats reminiscent of my childhood? I’m all for it. Being silly whenever possible? I mastered that a while ago. 🙂 So when it was suggested that I take a road …
Full Bloom
“Deepest joy is like a flower….beautiful in essence.” ~Tony Samara Dear Universe, I have discovered—or rather re-discovered—something about myself. I like gardening. Specifically, I like planting flowers, caring for them and watching them bloom. Years ago, I would plant flowers in the spring and tend to them. I always enjoyed it. I don’t know why I forgot that. Life can …
All Around
“Inspiration is everywhere. All you need to do is be inspired by your life—every day, every moment, everything.” Dear Universe, When I first started this blog, I wasn’t sure where I would take it. Then at some point I realized it was the other way around. It wasn’t about my direction for the blog, but rather where it wanted to …
Make a Move
“She took a step and didn’t want to take any more, but she did.” ~Markus Zusak Dear Universe, Sometimes we all feel a little well, lost. In those times in my life I have often found myself wishing and hoping for someone, something, to tell me what to do. It would be so much easier for the decision to be …
With a Wave
“Better to be the one who smiled, than the one who did not smile back.” Dear Universe, I live in a beautiful, serene neighborhood that I love. But I’ve noticed something. When I wave to neighbors, they rarely wave back. Now, I’m a friendly, outgoing person. This has been apparent from a very early age. As a little girl, I …
Be a Buoy
“A buoy is a floating device that can have many purposes. It can be anchored (stationary) or allowed to drift with the sea wave.” Dear Universe, During my time on the island, I have been making a point to see the water at least once a day. I’m just so close to it, and love the water so much, that …
Nothing Changes (Until)
“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don’t have something …
Mosaic
“We are all wonderful, beautiful wrecks. That’s what connects us–that we’re all broken, all beautifully imperfect.” ~Emilio Estevez Dear Universe, When I was a kid it would seem like the end of the world when I would break a toy. Even with glue or tape, it made me sad to see that no matter how hard I tried, the toy …