Six words
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In my early days of blogging, I was challenged to take part in a meme where you summarized your memoirs in only six words. Here’s what I came up with:
Her mother’s daughter; her own woman.
I was very excited when someone from SMITH Magazine, who have since published a series of Six Word Memoir books
It makes me wonder what else we could say in six words: the synopsis of a movie or book, summary of a current event, an elevator pitch?
Why not share your own six-word summary below?
Janet Barclay
I eliminate stress for my clients by hosting, monitoring, and maintaining their WordPress sites so they don’t have to worry about security, downtime or performance issues. When I’m away from my desk, I enjoy reading, photography, cooking, watching movies, drinking tea, and spending time with my family.
To help others know they matter
Is that your purpose in life, Susan?
Aww, I love both the sentence and the photo! You look like your Mom I think:) Wow, hard to say what mine is. Willing to try, tries to smile. How about that?
Thanks, Seana! I do indeed look like my Mom.
Your sentence is great too!
I agree with Seana – the picture and sentence are wonderful! Mine is: constantly working to be a better me.
Ooh, I like that, Diane! Thanks for your kind words.
WOW! What a concept, and one I never heard of before. The concept that this reminds me of is writing a haiku, which has a prescriptive formula for creating a poem. I loved the TedTalk. What a mind he has to calculate and measure ideas in such a manner.
The challenge you offered- six words to describe your life? Phew! I don’t know. This is what bubbled up:
Open heart, creative mind, full life.
I’m always happy to introduce you to new ideas! I really like the six words that you came up with – they fit you to a T.
I’d have to think of this. I like yours but not sure where to start.
I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
This never gets old, Janet!
Family, heart, creativity is my substance.
Very nice – and an interesting overlap with Linda’s!
It’s always been so hard for me to express myself in a few words. I did a workshop a few years ago, and they wanted us to create a “one line” message that would help others know what we do. I created this one: I take busy out of business. It was actually 8 words, and I reduced it for this post. =)
Hey, that’s a really good one! Because when it comes down to it, people don’t care what we do; they only care what it means for them!
I just want a taco truck.
OK, seriously, though: In word and deed, aim high.
And you really look like your mom! Super-wattage smiles!
Julie, I am impressed that you can express yourself so succinctly (no offense!).
I had to scroll back and look at the photo again, because I never thought of my Mom being a super smiley person. I wish I remembered what we were talking about, to make us both smile like that. I wish I still had that body too, but we all know that’s not going to happen.
Oh Janet ..loved the picture and love the idea of having six words, I will need to noodle on this!! Love this!!!
I bet you can come up with something really special.
Find time for what you love.
Yes – that is so important!
Love that happy photo, Janet. Here’s my six words: Love what you’re doing right now.
I love this! It’s actually the way I’ve been living (mostly) for the last 2-3 weeks. Whatever I’m doing is my favourite thing. Kind of like a dog!