Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in only six words. The result was "For sale: baby shoes, never used."
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http://smithmag.net/sixwords/)
Here's an interesting and challenging activity. Try to compose YOUR story (the story of YOU) in EXACTLY six words (no more, no less). For some, this may be painful. (It's very hard to tell your whole story in six words.)
Sarah - Don't sleep without your best friend.
Rich - If you can't laugh, good luck.
eastsidesue - The sign said "Caution." She laughed.
Kris- Will work for food and roof
Mandi- Oh the hats that I've worn.
Daltonland - He tightened his grasp around nothing.
Christie- Pain told her she was alive
Teenah - sweat. tears. act. laugh. drink. repeat.
Sarah- Don't forget; it's all worth it.
Lauren- Listen and love; don't forget yourself.
Brandon- Don't worry about today, tomorrow's anew.
Heather- Live, love life. Ignore the flames.
Amanda- Forget bad times, embrace the good
Gayanna - Trust everything happens for a reason
Annie ~ The best thing he's ever had
Jessika - Life is a garden, you dig?
Rachel - Broken heart again, another lesson learned.
Clay-Boring life scares me:All well.
Eric-Learning about yourself --a constant journey.
Jai - "Alright," she said. "I'll do it".
Janae- Just smile, it makes it easier
Bassey- She loves, she breaks, she loves.
Marv- Laugh Now, Cry Later, Trust God.
Rhi - "Daddy? I am 14. Adopt me?"
Nicky - Dysfunction that I'm trying to overcome.
Glen - You can just call me Lucky.
Kyle- Just trying to be something greater.
Chan - Wild hearts can never be tamed
Nik - Life hates me, kicks when down.
Guil- I am my own worst enemy.
Nicky - I bitch and moan about everything.
lara - when all else fails, it fails.
Yvonne - Shut up and just do it!
Brian - if you love me, tell me
Steviee- "live your own life, not mine!"
Annette - "I have never finished writing a"
Eric - Music keeps me from inhaling bullets.
Gary - Living dreams through many happy accidents
Melinda - Her sister was an only child.
Amy - Pretty? Only after a fifth, man.
Prisco -- Happily Ever After. Forget the beginning.
Georgie Boy - He tried, failed, and tried again.
Mikey - Sour grapes turn into bittersweet wine
revoltah- with every blow, comes another lie
jimi krack korn - For fucks sake, shut up... jesus...
pants - he did it so they'd smile.
Tanya-Breathe, everything happens for a reason.
Joemama- My bitch tits kill self esteem
S(andra)- Jesus put toes on my hands.
kfl- stab them, then fuck the wound.
ted - The Deli Runs Out of Ham
eric- I Am Wanting Of Your Deliveries
jonathan- Here's a towel, clean yourself off.
Way- Why poor people make better art.
molly - birds can fly. and they sing.
heath- ...today is much different than yesterday...
craig - i'm moving around the sun. help.
papamia - i cut myself shaving your grandmother.
Professor Riffs - I wonder what's over yonder hill ............
Holly - Today a fool, tomorrow the wiser.
Laura- I've drawn: a breath, curtains, conclusion.
Windy - Sad girl. Bad girl. Glad girl.
Denise- Nothing is ever how it seems
Kirsten - Life is what you make it.