Then inspiration struck.
A shirt I'd been wearing had those annoying loops in the armpits that clothing companies insist on stitching into women's clothes, and I finally cut them out. Five years after purchasing it. I thought the color was pretty and tossed the ribbons on my desk in case I thought of something to do with them.
Then I tried to write. I pecked out a few words here and there, then hopped onto the NaNo forums looking for inspiration. That's when I noticed my pretty ribbons were the same blue as the NaNo site. Interesting... I looped one around my wrist and decided to tie a knot (not very easy with one hand, let me tell you).
*drumroll*
Please allow me to introduce my latest creation, the NaNo bracelet:
Are you done laughing yet? No? I'll wait.
*taps fingers on desk*
Ok, stop it.
I didn't set out to make a bracelet for myself, but I've heard of people asking friends to wear a bracelet for a designated period of time as a reminder or whatever of an upcoming event (Jessica Alba gave her baby shower guests bracelets to wear until she gave birth), and thought, why not do that for myself? Wear the bracelet until I finish NaNo? If I get sick of looking at the thing, that's just more inspiration to hurry the heck up and get it done. Genius!
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So what do you think?
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27 comments:
(He Robin) You're a genius. Great Idea! Keep writing
Thanks Robin! The more I think about it, I'm surprised people don't already do this.
That is a good idea. Keep up the good work. Hey, when are you going to send me some of your book?
Oh, right!
Good idea! Keep it up.
hehehe awwww, you are so cute! hahaha that's awesome. :D
Also, my word verification is: "poodys" that just sounds WRONG.
Mel, I think that's a very clever idea! Wish I'd thought of something like that last year when I was struggling so hard.
Actually...hmmm. Might not be a bad idea to pick a color according to the project and try it myself when I inevitably stuggle again.
Neat!
And my word verification thingy sounds like some exotic food: flootai.
Thanks Wendy. So far it's working.
Zoe, I think it's all on how you look at it, lol.
Thanks Jen! A color theme is a cool idea, especially since guys probably won't be too keen on wearing a light blue ribbon. ;)
Looove it! Is it covered in orange juice now? ;)
LOL, no. I was careful and aimed the juice directly at all the appliances. :)
Hah! I love it! Love it! And what a great use for those pretty ribbons. I don't have any, though.
Hey, maybe if I put off writing for a little bit, I could find a pretty bracelet...
;-)
Hey, I just thought of something! They should sell them, you know? All the charities do, and then they could make money for their charity from them!
You should tell them! You know, like the Armstrong "Live Strong" bracelet?
They could make it, "Just Write" instead of Nike's "Just Do It."
Great idea!!
Maybe I would write more if I had to wear a KEYBOARD around my wrist until I got done with my daily word count :-).
Heehee, that's funny. I think it would be even more effective if you were able to use the bracelet to tie your hands to your keyboard/pen and still manage to write with it :-)
As annoying as those hanger loops are, it never fails that when I actually need them (ie, the shirt is a wide scoop neck or something) they're not there!
But now I know who's been snipping them away...
(she Robin) That is hilarious! How smart to find something to do with those stupid things, other than poke out of the armpit of short sleeved shirts so that people think your bra is falling off.
I can't get over Jessica Alba making her poor shower guest wear something until her stupid kid popped out. I'm surprised she has any friends!
your V.C. of the day, "fastsh". I think that's a sign for the speed at which you should be typing tomorrow.
ps. I fell off the blog list upon transfer. *blush*
Spy, I was thinking along the lines of the Live Strong Bracelets, too. Part of me feels like if I tell them I should get a profit, but eh, that's a lot of hassle. :) I like the Just Write idea. Now go out and buy a bracelet!
Pink, LOL! That's an idea.
Colby, I think you and Pink need to work together on coming up with something. ;)
Rachel, this is a wide neck shirt, but I hand it over the hanger (like pants) instead of by the arms. That's why I decided I no longer need them.
Robin, these were ALWAYS sticking out. I heard JA's bracelets were leather, but the blog that talked about him completely made fun of her for making them do that. I realize birth is important and all, but it really doesn't affect EVERYONE as much as the mother.
I did write fastsh yesterday - 3300 words!
You're doing an awesome job! I'm really psyched for you!
My bracelet just fell off. :(
LOVE it! That's something I would totally do. :D
Fortunately I had two because the first fell off on Saturday. This time I made Ibis tie it on and I left a little extra so I can tighten it!
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