Because the author needed a word that would rhyme with "collage" because the author feels that her future is hazy, uncertain, and slightly unreal
Reuben as a boy's name is pronounced ROO-ben. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Reuben is "see, a son".
Possible nicknames for Ruben include Ben, Benny or even Ru/Roo. Ruben can also be spelt Reuben and Rueben.
