The Letter W
After seeing Zia's post on the letter "A," I wrote to Literate Kitten and requested a letter. (I asked Zia, too, but she is in Jordan... and I couldn't wait to play). I was bequeathed the letter "W". Here are 10 things I like that start with "W". 
Wisteria—I don’t like the word as much as I like seeing the flowers in the springtime. I remember when I lived in Japan, where it’s called Fuji, how my mood would brighten every time I saw Wisteria. It smells heavenly! Plus, I like the sound of it as it rolls off your tongue.
Water—I love most everything that has do with water. Waterfalls, oceans, lakes, rivers, rain. I am most at peace when I’m on or near the water. In the last few years, I’ve developed a passion for kayaking. And then there are long, luxurious baths that can always make me feel just a little bit better. Lately, I’ve also been fascinated by the work of Dr. Emoto and The Hidden Messages in Water. "The messages from water are telling us to look inside ourselves," he says. If blessing water can change its structure, then imagine how positive thoughts can affect us when our bodies are roughly 60 percent water.
Whimsical—When I’m my better self, this is how I would like to think about my personality. Not flighty, not irresponsible, just...whimsical. The word sounds magical to me.
Willow—There is nothing like hearing the wind rush through Willow trees. There is a simple beauty to it.
Warmth—When I think of warmth, I think about how it feels to snuggle with the man I love on a cold, rainy day or the joy of having Luna come gently rest her head on my lap. Holding her, it's as if warmth is an emotion.
Windsor knot—When I was a child, I remember my dad letting me “help” him with his tie when we were getting ready to go to church. My dad seemed to know everything about knots—and I thought he was brilliant.
Weaving—Though I don’t weave (I don’t even knit), I love all things woven. I could fill my house with handmade tapestries from around the world. I also love weaving when it is used as a metaphor.
Walking—Some people walk, because they are unable to run. Not me. I love to walk, anytime, anywhere. There’s almost nothing I enjoy more than going on walks and taking in all that’s around me. I do some of my best thinking on my walks. I do some of my best writing, too. My favorite is doing a loop around Seward Park.
Waterproof—It’s not so much that I like things that are waterproof, but that I like what they enable me to do: go hiking in the rain, go skiing and not worry about how many times I will fall, go kayaking after the weather has turned cold. Gortex, polypropolene, it doen't matter—as long as it lets me play in the Pacific Northwest.
Wishful—I asked B. why he liked the word wishful (it was already on my list). He replied, “It’s good.” That’s my answer, that I guess it is good to be wishful, to imagine a better world, to have something seem so clear that it almost comes within reach. I recently reread Ask and It Is Given, and have been working on asking the universe for what I want. I think to live with intentionality, being wishful is par for the course.
Wisteria—I don’t like the word as much as I like seeing the flowers in the springtime. I remember when I lived in Japan, where it’s called Fuji, how my mood would brighten every time I saw Wisteria. It smells heavenly! Plus, I like the sound of it as it rolls off your tongue.
Water—I love most everything that has do with water. Waterfalls, oceans, lakes, rivers, rain. I am most at peace when I’m on or near the water. In the last few years, I’ve developed a passion for kayaking. And then there are long, luxurious baths that can always make me feel just a little bit better. Lately, I’ve also been fascinated by the work of Dr. Emoto and The Hidden Messages in Water. "The messages from water are telling us to look inside ourselves," he says. If blessing water can change its structure, then imagine how positive thoughts can affect us when our bodies are roughly 60 percent water.
Whimsical—When I’m my better self, this is how I would like to think about my personality. Not flighty, not irresponsible, just...whimsical. The word sounds magical to me.
Willow—There is nothing like hearing the wind rush through Willow trees. There is a simple beauty to it.
Warmth—When I think of warmth, I think about how it feels to snuggle with the man I love on a cold, rainy day or the joy of having Luna come gently rest her head on my lap. Holding her, it's as if warmth is an emotion.
Windsor knot—When I was a child, I remember my dad letting me “help” him with his tie when we were getting ready to go to church. My dad seemed to know everything about knots—and I thought he was brilliant.
Weaving—Though I don’t weave (I don’t even knit), I love all things woven. I could fill my house with handmade tapestries from around the world. I also love weaving when it is used as a metaphor.
Walking—Some people walk, because they are unable to run. Not me. I love to walk, anytime, anywhere. There’s almost nothing I enjoy more than going on walks and taking in all that’s around me. I do some of my best thinking on my walks. I do some of my best writing, too. My favorite is doing a loop around Seward Park.
Waterproof—It’s not so much that I like things that are waterproof, but that I like what they enable me to do: go hiking in the rain, go skiing and not worry about how many times I will fall, go kayaking after the weather has turned cold. Gortex, polypropolene, it doen't matter—as long as it lets me play in the Pacific Northwest.
Wishful—I asked B. why he liked the word wishful (it was already on my list). He replied, “It’s good.” That’s my answer, that I guess it is good to be wishful, to imagine a better world, to have something seem so clear that it almost comes within reach. I recently reread Ask and It Is Given, and have been working on asking the universe for what I want. I think to live with intentionality, being wishful is par for the course.
If you'd like to play, leave me a comment and I'll pick a letter for you.
posted by Elizabeth at 10:12 AM
1 Comments:
Nice list, very unusual. Unexpected.
I love wisteria, too, the big bunches that hang like floral grapes. They're lovely.
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