“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 …
Just Married
“The heart has its reasons which reason knows not.” ~Blaise Pascal Dear Universe, It was a typical day of errands, running around from point A to point B to point C, ticking things off my list (yes, I’m a list maker), when this sign, hanging from a parked car, caught my eye. At first, because I only glanced quickly, all …
The Great Gatsby
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” ~The Great Gatsby Dear Universe, I still think it’s funny that I didn’t read F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby in high school or even in college as an English major. I didn’t even read it when one of my brothers handed me his copy and …
Laugh Out Loud
“At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities.” ~Jean Houston Dear Universe, Sometimes you just need to laugh. Hard. So hard the embarrassing loud laugh escapes (the snorting kind) and shocks you and those around you. So hard that tears come to your eyes and your stomach hurts. About a week ago, my …
Dry Bar
Dear Universe, Sometimes a girl needs to just sit at a bar. I’m not talking about the kind of bar that serves drinks with umbrellas and cherries. I’m talking about a bar that you sit back, relax, and let the barista—or rather hairista—blowout your hair. A blowout bar. That’s right. For a while now I’ve been wanting to try Dry …
It Dances With the Daring
Dear Universe, I like commercials. I mean I don’t live for them or anything and if I’m watching a show I’ve recorded on my DVR, I skip the ads. But I’ve also been known to be completely captivated by an ad. Goosebumps? I’ve had those. Tears? Oh, you bet. Give me a good ad any time. I’ll totally buy into …
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 …