After reading Stacey’s post about one little word, I thought about what my word could be. I considered the linked list of words in her post and pondered a bit. I knew I was supposed to pick a word to live by for the year but I struggled with that. That felt so big to me. I’m not sure if it because I had to move my office to the sewing room but as I was writing and thinking, the word thread came to mind. I love thread and if you enjoy creating with fabric, you know what I mean. Other than that, I had no idea why I picked that word. I suppose I could have chosen the word connected but thread felt better, more real and I liked that thread was something I could hold in my hand if I wanted to. And so I dug through my thread drawer and my grandma's sewing box and picked some spools to put in a jar to remind me of my word.Thinking About Thread
After reading Stacey’s post about one little word, I thought about what my word could be. I considered the linked list of words in her post and pondered a bit. I knew I was supposed to pick a word to live by for the year but I struggled with that. That felt so big to me. I’m not sure if it because I had to move my office to the sewing room but as I was writing and thinking, the word thread came to mind. I love thread and if you enjoy creating with fabric, you know what I mean. Other than that, I had no idea why I picked that word. I suppose I could have chosen the word connected but thread felt better, more real and I liked that thread was something I could hold in my hand if I wanted to. And so I dug through my thread drawer and my grandma's sewing box and picked some spools to put in a jar to remind me of my word.
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What a perfect word for someone who works with material, whether that material is writing fodder or fabric. Great photo and a good reminder of your OLW.
ReplyDeleteYour jar of thread is a great visual reminder. I enjoyed your thinking process of how you chose your word. I am inspired to go back and find my own word for this year. Thanks for the great post.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting choice. Thank you for sharing your thinking process. I look forward to reading how this word guides you through the year 2012. The jar of spools seems to promise color and variety.
ReplyDeleteI like it! It's thread that holds things together. It's thread that brings things together. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteHere is a quote I think of when I look at my thread collection
ReplyDelete"We cannot live only for ourselves; a thousand fibers connect us with others; along those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes and they come back to us as effects." Herman Melville
Yesterday when I saw your word in the comments on TWT, I thought it was such a unique word for OWL. It made me think about all the possibilities. I already chose my word for next year, but I love hearing others' words, expanding my own thoughts about options.
ReplyDeleteI also love that you created your jar of thread as a visual. I am excited to hear more about your word.
I love the visual you created Diana. I was going to write a post about this very thing (i.e., having a visual to keep you focused on your slice of life). I will definitely have to link to what you did next week. :)
ReplyDelete@Juliann - Thank you! This is a wonderful, wonderful quote.
ReplyDeleteI have to second every other comment Diana. I love the jar of spools you created as a reminder, & your word seems wonderfully expandable in many ways. I'm still messing about with choosing, and am really enjoying hearing everyone's process.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am still contemplating my one little word for the year. I love your word choice. I look forward to see how you create, connect, and weave your threads of 2012!
ReplyDeleteJulianne's quote will be a great one to put on your first page - I love the idea of a visual. mmm - will enjoy thinking about that one for awhile. Your thinking about your word was similar to my process. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of my OLW since last week. I have 4 on my list but like you said, "It's big." I feel the same way. I want this word to come to me. Lists are good for help. Patience did come to me but that is so hard for me and do I want to be challenged all year? It would be a good reminder. Love your jar. I want something fun like that!!! Thanks for fun inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI like the linkage- thread... yes!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you connected to your OLW in a tactile, sensory way - and that visual (the photo) makes it all the more so!
ReplyDeleteI love the visual reminder. I love that you chose a metaphorical word too. This reminds me of one of my favorite songs: Details in the Fabric by Jason Mraz.
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