You know that ice breaker where everyone goes around the room and says something interesting about themselves? How they have a twin or speak 3 languages or won a chili-cooking competition? The wheels in mind get to spinning whenever I wind up playing, and I usually respond with something anti-climactic like “I read a book a week.” Read a book a week? That’s more anti-social than interesting, and it usually generates a few (many) odd looks.
Thing is, I’m a bit of an open book, and everyone already knows that I’m silly and thankful and oddly obsessed with BBQ. Most people know that I studied art and love photography and will do anything for a laugh. Close friends know that I wear the same outfit over and over if I don’t think I’ll run into the same person.
Blog readers are probably aware that I like public art and collaborative projects. So if I told you that I joined The League of Creative Interventionists, you probably wouldn’t be too surprised, right? 
The League is an international network of individuals that perform a ‘creative intervention’ around a theme every month. This month, the league asked creative interventionists to create a wall that inspired people to respond to the prompt “my first love was…” I told my friend Katie about the project, and she suggested we hang the wall at Mall of America so that participants could keep warm. 
Katie wrote ‘music,’ I wrote ‘creativity,’ and we left the rest blank for the public. What would your answer be?
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Writing! I used to write in a journal everyday in middle school.
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P.s. My answer would be nature 🙂
First love?? If we’re talking people, it’s my baby sisters. If we’re talking things, it’s writing, without doubt.
Woah, a book a week? I wish that was me! So impressed!
When we had to do those ice breakers and say something about ourselves, I used to tell people that I didn’t like cheese. It always got a response out of people, and usually people remembered me later, because it’s unusual!
I have two: drawing and mashed potatoes. I still love both.
Nerd alert, nerd alert, you have been warned 😉 My first love was school, or more generically, learning. I am still a sponge for new information that helps me better understand the world around me. Whether it is technical, social, psychological, or philosophical, I yearn to be enlightened. Another wonderful idea to connect people on a deeper level, thanks for sharing 🙂
This League sounds fantastic! And I love that you left blank stickers for the public.
My first love was oranges (or nummy-nummies as my little self called them), followed shortly thereafter by playing pretend. I was practically an only child so reading and playing with imaginary friends was great entertainment. 🙂
Such a great idea! And what a great group! I’d say that my first love reading…but cake is a very close second.
So cool. Writing for sure. Or pretty paper? I just love words and handwritten art. Beautiful!! 🙂
Haha, I have responded with the book a week answer too! I’m terrible at those things. The wall is a cool idea, I would say my first love was….reading… anti-climatic after already telling you I read a book a week, huh?
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Oh my gosh this is such a cool project!!! I love the idea 😉 And that sounds like the perfect network for you 🙂
Standard answer: summer vacations.
Real answer: Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
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Awesome idea, doll!
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i was trying to think back to my very first happy memories, and my grandpa came to mind. so i’d have to say him.
First love? Probably my dog when I was a little girl. 🙂
this group seems absolutely perfect for you. 🙂 my first love was my yellow blankie…i still sleep with it! (shhh)
Reading! I used to read a couple books a day (back in high school when I had next to no life and could stay up reading all night).
Mine was reading. Before I got in trouble for breaking curfew in high school, I used to get in trouble in elementary school/middle school for having my light on late at night because I would stay up all night to finish a book.
How cool that you do this!!!
Ahhh I’d always do the same exact thing in college when that question was asked. There was one semester when I told everyone I was in a bowling league lol. Dangit, there was more interesting things to be said than that! 😉 My first love…probably a toss up between reading and writing. I started both around five and have been smitten ever since! And yay you for joining such a cool league!
Person? My mamma. Thing? Swings and prickly grass 🙂
Also, I really dread those ‘say something interesting about yourself’ rounds… I go so blank.
So fun! Thanks for sharing!
Ah, you are officially the coolest! What an amazing league to join and I can’t wait to see what other great things you drum up. Love this wall idea and bet it was a hit at Mall of America 🙂
Such a great project!! I would sayyyyy… my mom, duh. 🙂
Reading! But, no, really… Are you giving me an odd look right now? 🙂
My first love: books 🙂