anneinJP's Profile

I love to craft because it feels authentic - I love the process of making something with my hands, my time, my senses, my creativity and imagination. I love the product - mostly I do fiber crafts, and I love the tactility of it, the textures of the fabric, the pattern. I love making something and giving it to someone knowing it's something I put time and effort and thought and care into, something that I created. I love that it gives me a creative outlet and at the same time engages me with other people around me, people interested in the same crafts. I've made many friends through knitting and fiber crafts and learned a ton, too. I wouldn't be a blogger if it weren't for my crafting!

I don't have that many keys, so this isn't a huge issue for me, but I find that some keys I'm reluctant to throw out because they have sentimental value. I still have the key to my college mailbox. I have a key to my first car, too. And oddly enough, I have a handcuff key on my keychain that reminds me of a stint working with civil disobedients. I can't imagine throwing them away!