Weather: Cold and snowy
Playlist: old Beatles songs
Dear Diary, (this is going to be a long one tonight)
Today at 5:30, I filed some papers away, straightened my desk and while turning off my computer...I think I saw F.F. Yes, that F.F. !!!! The computer clicked off and I just wasn't sure. My heart raced as I slipped into my coat and ran out the door. I know I write endlessly about F.F. We've been together a year now. Can you even believe it? I know, I KNOW. It's the best, it is. Believe me, I know.
But there's a prob. F.F. wants me to come clean...you know...take it to another level. What does F.F. mean to me? I'm not really sure what to say. There are days when I am content to bring F.F. up on my computer and just gaze. *wonderful* F.F. completes me!
Trite? right? I can't say that. Stealing movie lines, pathetic. Really one of the things I adore about F.F. is the freedom to be creative. We have this climate of creativity that is so trusting. Honestly, you know that's hard to find in a relationship. OMG, is this a relationship? Yes it is, a professional one - we're keeping it Professional, it's something special. Unique. Fun. Caring. (and more)
I feel so safe with F.F. Sometimes I can say something and F.F. really "gets me" and offers all this support and encouragement. I've learned so much from F.F. I can take a risk, a creative risk and maybe it's just me...but I think I benefit and F.F. does too. That's cool, right? And you know, some days F.F. says something and it's like WHAAAAH..Peter Max brain explosion - so innovative! And I just have to try it too, maybe tweak it a little. I get so many great ideas from F.F. We're on the same team and I like that.
When I have a bad day, no mojo or I don't know the words to any cool songs - I just visit F.F, and well, what can I say? I feel so much better. Diary, did I tell you that F.F. started a Pinterest page? OUR very best work *sigh* ever!
You know, I've grown over this past year and F.F, has too. We're good together. I mean, for me, just knowing F.F. makes me better at my job and pretty much better all around. So, how do I say all this to F.F.? I could just leave my diary open tonight..it's late *yawn* I am very tired.
So if you're reading this F.F. - NBD. We're not any big experts that consult the powers that be, we're not the Brain Trust...but I've got to say...we are the Creative Trust. And in my opinion, that's brilliant!
G'nite and um...Thanks. You're the best. And FYI - you came around just when I needed you.
~ jane
Great song on my ipod...you should hear it...oh, you can... just click! Please click.
This is indeed a post without Piper. Hopefully she'll make the birthday celebration next week. Yippee!
All graphics found on Google images.
this is just wonderful, thanks Jane. the creativity of this place is the bomb!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon, this is the best place to share your creative side. Absolutely!
DeleteLove the phrase "Creative Trust"! You, my wonderful friend, are "Queen of Creativity" so that phrase coming from you is even more meaningful! <3
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are a part of this "professional" relationship! You AND Piper!
Have a lovely weekend!
~ K ~
Thank you K,
DeleteI think of you as a major player in the creative trust. You are so generous and eager to problem solve..you think outside the box. And you love it!! Thanks!
This made me laugh, so much Jane. we do take many creative risks around here, don't we? Sharing things we've made with our two hands to the whole Internet is really risky, now that I think about it! Funny... that thought hadn't crossed my mind until now. Guess that's what the spirit of Flannel Friday can do! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the "can do" spirit of Flannel Friday. Oh, I like that! Might have to use it next Friday!!
DeleteDear Diary. Jane is brilliant! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us all. I love the sharing - we all win!
ReplyDeleteDear Library Quine, Thank you! Our Flannel Friday home is the perfect safe haven for sharing, asking, playing and creating <3
DeleteLOL! Love this so much! "F.F. completes me" HA HA! Totally pictured you batting your eyes while writing that.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It does make me giggle. I thought maybe it was too corny, but it was worth the risk. Only with this amazing group could I take this risk.
DeleteJane, I am cracking up. We are totally batting our eyelashes right back at you! "Creative Trust" is so perfect. Thanks for being such a great part of FF for the last year--here's to many more!
ReplyDeleteDear Mel, Thank YOU! You built this house - and I firmly believe inspired children's librarianship around the globe. The community of Flannel Friday contributes to my professional development every darn day. Thank you, again and again
DeleteI love this post. I couldn't stop laughing at "OMG, is this a relationship? Yes it is, a professional one - we're keeping it Professional, it's something special." What an adorable tribute to Flannel Friday!
ReplyDeleteKatie, Thank you. This wonderful safe haven (Flannel Friday) allows me to try many silly things - Dear Diary! It was fun to write. And from the heart!
DeleteI've nothing terribly clever to say - just that I LOVE this! ... the Dear Diary angle, the lovely sentiment, the art, the music (I can't believe you threw in a song, and a perfect one at that). You are one awesomely creative lady!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda, I am a firm believer that it is our creativity that will solve the problems, bring success, provide a better life and to quote the Beatles "Give peace a chance"! The amazing, supportive community of Flannel Friday allows us all to play with our creative side and learn from each other. Bravo!
DeleteAmen to that, Jane! :)
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