What would you say If you were to sum up your life in six words?

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  1. Violet Flame profile image64
    Violet Flameposted 13 years ago

    I got this Goodreading magazine out of the library yesterday and it mentioned a book called "Not Quite What I was Planning: Six-word Memoirs By Writers Famous and Obscure." I thought it is a fabulous idea and an interesting challenge for our fellow hubbers.

    Some excellent examples given are:
    "I always suffered fools fairly well." -- Richard Ford
    "Everyone who loved me is dead." -- Ellen Fanning
    "Fifteen years since last professional haircut." Dave Eggers
    "Revenge is living well without you." -- Joyce Carol Oates.

    Please limit two entries per person, so do give it some thought before you publish it here.

    Thanks for playing and for sharing! ^^

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      " East meets West. Turning Inside Out."

    2. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I thought after a couple days we can all vote for our personal favorite. To keep it simple and manageable, each person only has ONE vote. And we do this by picking out the favorite memoir quote, click on that particular quote's "reply" button and reply with "(your name)'s vote".  Multiple votes from same person will be not be counted. Thanks xo

    3. John B Badd profile image60
      John B Baddposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I loved, laughed and lost lots.

      It was fun while it lasted.

    4. profile image51
      mauidonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Eat smoke drink pass out repeat

    5. profile image51
      mauidonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I told you I was sick!

    6. profile image0
      The stallionposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It means " Trying to discover my true self "

    7. nightwork4 profile image61
      nightwork4posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      6 words eh. hmm
      eventfull , full of surprises, humorous.

    8. profile image0
      Baileybearposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Frequently misunderstood, seeking clarity, truth, honesty

    9. profile image0
      stephane86posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      There is consolation in the hardship.

    10. Allan Douglas profile image58
      Allan Douglasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I arrived, I tried, I'm happy

    11. Nancy Worley profile image57
      Nancy Worleyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I learned to give up control.

    12. Dax Orlom profile image59
      Dax Orlomposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Just in time for the show.

    13. weholdthesetruths profile image61
      weholdthesetruthsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Too soon old, too late smart.

      1. couturepopcafe profile image60
        couturepopcafeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        this is priceless!  my vote for weholdthesetruths.

    14. FloBe profile image63
      FloBeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      - I continued learning -
        or
      - found another way -

    15. profile image52
      ernestgroteposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      "Perfect practice makes a man perfect"....
      http://mojoblast.org/

    16. Tirzah Laughs profile image60
      Tirzah Laughsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      If you don't laugh, you'll cry.

    17. Friendlyword profile image61
      Friendlywordposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      shht happens, just deal with it.

      FRIENDLYWORD

    18. profile image49
      happywithme101posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Forgiving others was easier then forgiving myself!

  2. jondav profile image70
    jondavposted 13 years ago

    Didn't go well, must try harder - by me

  3. Richieb799 profile image76
    Richieb799posted 13 years ago

    I was me, did it differently!

  4. waynet profile image68
    waynetposted 13 years ago

    I am successful now woo hoo!

    1. Slainia profile image60
      Slainiaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I love to write and laugh.

  5. profile image0
    WizardOfOzposted 13 years ago

    Rules are meant to be broken.

  6. profile image0
    philip carey 61posted 13 years ago

    I loved her more than life.

    1. starqueen13 profile image60
      starqueen13posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      aw thats sweet

    2. kaltopsyd profile image80
      kaltopsydposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      awww

  7. saddlerider1 profile image59
    saddlerider1posted 13 years ago

    Time to Live Time to die

  8. waynet profile image68
    waynetposted 13 years ago

    My botty burns pizza too hot!

  9. watchya profile image60
    watchyaposted 13 years ago

    As enjoyed Life, will enjoy Death. (That's my Epitaph)

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Excellently put! lol

  10. profile image0
    Tilecleaninghubposted 13 years ago

    Paying the price for partying too much

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      good one! But one word too many! yikes

      1. starqueen13 profile image60
        starqueen13posted 13 years agoin reply to this

        lol should be
        Paying the price, partied too much

        (not one of mine lol just a suggestion)

  11. NemoBerleue profile image62
    NemoBerleueposted 13 years ago

    Don't mourn. Rejoice in really living

  12. Rafini profile image82
    Rafiniposted 13 years ago

    Lived, Loved, Fought, Won, Lost, Found.

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yap! That just about summed it up! big_smile

  13. dallas93444 profile image78
    dallas93444posted 13 years ago

    Did it, rather than wanting to...

  14. lxxy profile image60
    lxxyposted 13 years ago

    Wondering...has anyone seen my pants?

    1. profile image0
      kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      lol

  15. Rafini profile image82
    Rafiniposted 13 years ago

    Dreams, wishes, aspirations - learned to live.

  16. waynet profile image68
    waynetposted 13 years ago

    Ding dong the witch is dead!

    1. starqueen13 profile image60
      starqueen13posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      lol great job waynet

  17. jondav profile image70
    jondavposted 13 years ago

    i told you i was ill

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      lol wicked! big_smile

    2. profile image0
      TransScribblerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Good to see the spirit of that well known typing error Mr Spike Malligner lives on! Yingtongiddleaypo!

    3. Kimberly Bunch profile image60
      Kimberly Bunchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      lol

  18. Violet Flame profile image64
    Violet Flameposted 13 years ago

    "Not exactly my idea of fun!"

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      ha ha but this game IS quite fun! lol

  19. profile image0
    Precious Williamsposted 13 years ago

    A disaster I've no wish to repeat!

  20. Jeff Berndt profile image73
    Jeff Berndtposted 13 years ago

    "It's not over yet. Stay tuned."

    1. kaltopsyd profile image80
      kaltopsydposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Love it!

    2. cathylynn99 profile image76
      cathylynn99posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      i vote for this one. cathylynn99

  21. europewalker profile image81
    europewalkerposted 13 years ago

    I always have one eye open!

  22. profile image0
    SilverGenesposted 13 years ago

    I danced to my own music.

    1. profile image0
      Precious Williamsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's beautiful.  I should adopt that!

  23. mlizardo2010 profile image60
    mlizardo2010posted 13 years ago

    I lived. I loved. I learned.

  24. profile image0
    GW Nicholsposted 13 years ago

    A star that went Super Nova.

  25. profile image0
    DoorMattnomoreposted 13 years ago

    me: take it or leave it

    1. profile image0
      Amie Warrenposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Love it!

  26. wilderness profile image94
    wildernessposted 13 years ago

    It's been a very good run.

  27. Shealy Healy profile image60
    Shealy Healyposted 13 years ago

    I'm Too Old to Be Stupid. Shealy

  28. profile image0
    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    I never finished my raisin pancakes.

  29. starqueen13 profile image60
    starqueen13posted 13 years ago

    Wondering how my story will end

    The story of my crazy life

  30. kaltopsyd profile image80
    kaltopsydposted 13 years ago

    Wow, I didn't see that coming!

  31. profile image54
    HoneyB1posted 13 years ago

    Oh God, what a crazy ride!

  32. GreenTieCommando profile image67
    GreenTieCommandoposted 13 years ago

    Nothing is true, Everything is permitted.

    I didn't come up with this, but it applies nicely.

  33. Mark Knowles profile image57
    Mark Knowlesposted 13 years ago

    Are we there yet?

  34. LeanMan profile image81
    LeanManposted 13 years ago

    Done it not thought about it!

  35. profile image0
    selrachposted 13 years ago

    When did it all go wrong?

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Violet Flame's Vote.

  36. defenestratethis profile image60
    defenestratethisposted 13 years ago

    At least it was never boring.

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Too True!!! tongue

      1. Violet Flame profile image64
        Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        wow, I had unwittingly produced a set of "twin" replies, computer glitch, which gave me another idea, (I know only two entries allowed), so this is just a whim: "What The Bleep Was I Thinking?!!" lol

    2. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Too True!!! tongue

  37. W. Christopher profile image71
    W. Christopherposted 13 years ago

    Well, it has not been dead. big_smile

  38. Lisa HW profile image64
    Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

    Stayed young in spite of everything.

  39. waynet profile image68
    waynetposted 13 years ago

    My balls itch too much slightly!

  40. profile image0
    Gracie Sophiaposted 13 years ago

    I loved things that mattered much.

  41. Daniel Carter profile image62
    Daniel Carterposted 13 years ago

    1. Harm neither myself nor any other.

    2. Plan B can also be wonderful. (It's supposed to be "Plan B can be wonderful" but that's only 5 words...)

  42. glendoncaba profile image74
    glendoncabaposted 13 years ago

    Life's best love spiced and simple.

  43. TLMinut profile image60
    TLMinutposted 13 years ago

    Never in the same place long. (And now I need to change my username again!)

  44. leeberttea profile image57
    leebertteaposted 13 years ago

    A picture is worth a 1000 words!

    http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/data/3817/0270.JPG

  45. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Would've could've should've didn't oh well smile

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      brilliant!!!lol nicely put!

      1. swapna123 profile image61
        swapna123posted 13 years agoin reply to this

        was , am , would be happy always!

  46. Disturbia profile image60
    Disturbiaposted 13 years ago

    Oh baby, look at me now!

  47. RNMSN profile image61
    RNMSNposted 13 years ago

    Want to do this trip again?

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      you first! big_smile

  48. profile image0
    woolman60posted 13 years ago

    I like my meat and potatoes

  49. Bard of Ely profile image79
    Bard of Elyposted 13 years ago

    Difficult at times but very interesting!

  50. ediggity profile image61
    ediggityposted 13 years ago

    Life's like a box of chocolates

    1. Violet Flame profile image64
      Violet Flameposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      ha ha Good One! lol or a box of kleenix lol

    2. Italmeansumthin profile image61
      Italmeansumthinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Little ditty about Jack and Diane..

      1. sofs profile image75
        sofsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Living my life and loving it!!

 
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