Dear Universe, My friend emailed me the other day and delivered some good news about the Chinese New Year. “It’s the year of the water dragon, which they say is a year for wish manifestation!” Granted I have never given much thought to the Chinese New Year and what it means, but when I read her message, I felt …
Six Word Memoirs. Try It Out.
Dear Universe, Once again, Oprah has inspired me. As I was reading the latest issue of O Magazine, I fell in love with the article on writing your own six word memoir. A variety of different memoirs were submitted from all walks of life. Some of my favorites? “I live my best life now.” “Loving heart for sale. Like new.” …
Vision Board Time
Dear Universe, Okay, so I only made my first vision board not that long ago. BUT, this is 2012. I feel like 2012 deserves its very own vision board with new juju. I’ll consider the 2011 vision board a practice run. Besides, I noticed some of the things have already happened! Therefore, I believe the vision had to be refreshed. …
Leap List
Dear Universe, This week a new term was introduced to me via one of my many television guilty pleasure shows—The Bachelor. As I was watching, The Bachelor, Ben Flajnik—best known for his flowy locks and love of playing the same David Gray song on piano for every one-on-one date—sent out a date card to his ladies in waiting. The message …
London Calls Me a Stranger…
Dear Universe, It’s nice to be home. That being said, I do miss my time abroad. I miss the routine I created while at the same time feeling like anything was possible. Each day there was a new adventure to go on, something to discover. Here are a few of the things I already miss: *My daily long walks all …
London Bridge
Dear Universe, The other day I woke up to an email from a good friend. While she always sends uplifting and humorous messages to me, this one had an unexpected line thrown in. She said, “I feel you’re at the bank of the river plotting how to cross it. I have total faith…” I sat back touched, but also amazed. …
Paris, Je t’aime
Dear Universe, About six months ago I purchased a little notebook, one small enough to carry in my purse. On the cover of it is a graphic of the Eiffel Tower surrounded by a pink heart and the sparkly words, “Paris, Je t’aime.” As I paid for it, a vision popped into my head—me in Paris with that notebook in …
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Dear Universe, Thank you for making me feel like a kid again. Last night (New Year’s Day) I ended up in Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. I can’t remember the last time I went to a fair or carnival. I strolled around and loved seeing the crowd enjoying themselves, still celebrating from New Year’s Eve. From the young to the old, …