I was driving along the other day listening to NPR (National Public Radio) and they did a feature on a website that lists “Six Word Memoirs“.
As they talked about it, the show really got my attention. How could you write your memoir in just six words? How could you get it all down in something as small as six words? The story of how my sister stole my boyfriend in Junior high would take two pages minimum!
Once I arrived home I went to the site to check things out. They have collected so many that they are now in a book that made the NY Times best seller list. Some of the memoirs were fairly thought provoking. And then it hit me! That was the whole idea. Forcing you to stay within those six words made you get beyond the slights and hurts and down to the major themes of your life.
So the next step was for me to take a moment and really think about my life, how I had lived it, and then come up with my six words.
Well gang, here is my memoir:
I wanted freedom, and got adventure!
It proved an interesting experiment and one I thought you might enjoy as well. And so, I would love to read your six word memoirs. This is your time to shine! Take a moment and really give some thought to it, and then work on your six words.
I’m waiting…
I have loved, lost, and experienced.
(that would sum it up, wouldn't it?lol)
lol…btw i did a similar post on my page and linked it to yours.. hope u didn't mind…i had some interesting comments
Chrissy,
No problem. Like I said it really was a thought provoking exercise. Glad to see you smiling (lol) again!
Searched for one thing, found another!
The child in me lives on.
I'll survive, but wait a moment
That's it, more to the left
Love your face and smile, Cherrie !
JLBO,
I like your playful smile too!