Your Story in Six Words

What can you say about yourself in just six words?

This little writing challenge can be easy or tricky, depending on how you think about it, but it’s fun for all ages because kids and adults are evenly matched. No writing experience is necessary; after all, you’re the master of this subject.

Thanks to all of you who participated. We hope you enjoy browsing and pondering all the submissions below.

Your memoirs…

• Walking, Talking, Reading, Writing, Sharing, Caring
• Summer's healing makes for happy family.
• Fun, lively, family, love, fantastic, life.
• Energetic, Good, Girl, Wonderful, Beautiful, Adventurous
• determined, dramatic, damaged, daring, deadpan Diva
• My heart is an open book.
• Intense passions wax, wane; mostly mundane.
• Retrospectively it all makes perfect sense.
• Saw a loom. Warped for life.
• Didn't know it'd be like this.
• I read, draw and collect comics.
• I'm a phoenix and a victor!
• Patient why in such a rush.
• Started much. Finished some. Regretted difference.
• A force to be reckoned with.
• No question has a final answer.
• Big city dreams, farm girl heart.
• Sometimes I grow weary of myself
• Wears her heart on her sleeve.
• One wife, two kids, life's good!
• Hot wings, tater tots, happy boy.
• I don’t like school at all!
• Daughter, wife, mother, stepmom, grandma, love
• Misery, funny, loving, happy, annoying, distracting
• That boy hit me first Mom!
• I have success, love and amazement!
• Quit karate, Joined swimming. Best decision.
• Trees at every home so far.
• Duct tape fixes everything. I know!
• Hawaii. Long flight. Had great time.
• When hope fades, cling to duty.
• Will have trouble conceiving a child.
• A Cat Hat Sized Lit Up.
• Sally says Hi Sammy Pammy Wammy.
• Brother, sister and 7th grade too.
• I am starlight and the ocean.
• Drawing, reading, and even more drawing.
• One mom, two boys, great world!
• Free to love and laugh again.
• Visited Earth Got Trapped Miss Home
• Graduate, Mother, Baker, Wife, Writer, Reader
• Recovered from anorexia. Praise the Lord.
• I came, I saw, I lived.
• Crazy Grandma raising her loved grandkids.
• Fun Adventure Family Friends Stress Awesomeness!
• Tenacious, happy, forgive, love, mother, awake
• Song writing, singing, fun loving girl!
• Fear not my little one. Love.
• Every day it’s the same thing.
• Adopted. Loved. Wondered. Wandered. Still Wondering.
• Sweet husband. Three children. Garden. Pond.
• Divorce. Downsized. Job-searching. Foreclosed. Poverty. Starvation.
• I like books. End of story.
• Well…I did some fun stuff.
• Born to love, live to think.
• Having friends with great memories together.
• Learning to love myself without fear.
• Your mom. Your mom. Your mom.
• Tired single mom loves fabulous life.
• Who cares what my story is?
• I live for the understanding love.
• My name is Cory Michael Rackers.
• Only six words? That’s not possible!
• Blessed. Poetic. Feisty. Loved. Silly. Lovely.
• I had career. Now I don’t!
• I own my own mowing company.
• Freedom For All, And Laughter Again
• Life happened while I wasn't watching.
• Do over's in life are good!
• Connecting with characters, friends, and family.
• My life, no regrets, at peace.
• Imagination is all I live for.
• Two dogs, feather boa, drama queen.
• Love Jesus, Hubby, Babies, that order.
• Alone six months, now she’s here!
• Jesus loves me this I know.
• Yesterday my dog chased a squirrel.
• I never leave the house, ever.
• Always hungry. Going to Chinese buffet.
• Oh my God, my life’s hard.
• Good is wonderful and powerful to us.
• I’m writing a novel about cheese.
• I miss mountains, but love trees.
• Flaming giant man eating Gerbil Man.
• Been sick. Been better. Better better.
• Aspiring mensch. Making progress. Still Hopeful.
• Lots of school, lots of books.
• My shadow stuck to the sidewalk!
• I love to read and trees.
• I can’t think of six words.
• My life is boring. So thanks.
• Can I write just 5 words?
• Life is the best thing ever.
• God only knows who I am...
• Former junkie, turned disciple of Jesus.
• Not very funny, but try hard.
• What? Oh! I get it now...
• He learned to forgive, was happy.
• Life is a highway, ride on!!
• I love the smell of ink.
• Tea drinking, animal loving, Columbia, Missourian.
• sentimental, loyal, fun, absentminded, fisherman, historian
• Amazing God, awesome family, beautiful life
• Filled with Holy Spirit and Christ
• Amazing, silly, dependable, sister, friend, dreamer.
• With great power comes great responsibility
• Lovely journey through a long day
• Has reached the level of expectation
• All about her, all the time
• Early morning is the best time
• We will be old people, hopefully
• Happy as a clam amongst storms
• Wishing for a do-over of last 10
• I like how her brain works
• Up or down, never in middle
• Mommy, Daddy, Sissy, Grandma, Grandpa, Family
• I’m out to buy more pencils.
• An alligator ate my crazy sister.
• 5 hearts 5 people all friends.
• I live to help people talk.
• Garden Sprouting, Garden Blooming, Wilting. Aging.
• Mommy, wife. Life filled with love!
• My family always keeps me strong.
• Peace, nature, joy, music, create, love.
• No zombies so far today.
• We got married 30 years later.
• Very hot. Feels like melted icecream.
• I am loved by my family!
• Hi I am Bob. I read.
• I love a soldier named Samuel.
• I’ve loved, lost and finding myself.
• I am an artist, finally employed.
• Haybales. Skincare. Four Pushed. ASL Fun!
• Asian boy, big expectations, become doctor.
• Birds fly by my mourning house.
• Great friends, great family, happy life!
• I held an alligator in Florida.
• “Long live the books,” I said.
• My life is not lucky enough.
• I love dogs they are cute!
• Too much work, too little sleep!
• The princess was rescued from dragon.
• Diana Eleanora Friends Mother Earth Gratitude
• I’m silenced because I am transgender
• Born qwaking growing up now 8.
• I’m from Copper County Mo. Bye
• I really like butterflies and dragonflies.
• I’m caring, open, honest, responsible & adventurous.
• Very, very, very hard to live.
• No school. More books. Harry Potter.
• Who is taking who where today?
• Hey! I love everything PEANUT BUTTER!
• Built house in country. Beautiful world.
• Moving too fast to sleep well.
• Retirement has always been my goal.
• Loved, cherished, loved, hurt, loved, persevered.
• Pain Ashes God Beauty Love Hope
• Mother of teenagers slowly going insane!!!
• I am still figuring it out.
• Grandkids swimming hot summer in Fulton
• Drugs are very bad for you.
• Fun. Run. Legos. Cars. Trains. Movement.
• I have a headache…it stinks!
• Too sad to tell the story.
• Me: The curse of the perky.
• Cats dogs jumpy fun friends Sophie
• I write poetry for lost souls.
• I am a child of God.
• Try not to become a felon!
• Legos, magic, The Gathering, more Legos.
• Sleep, eat, read, draw, cook, sleep
• Eat, draw, sleep, eat, read, sleep
• Birthed Blanketed Breathtaking Beauty Birth Bliss
• We shop a lot at stores.
• For sale: Baby shoes brand new.
• Where do I go from here?
• Is that all there is? Really?
• Dog days. Mom needs caffeine now.
• At the pool nice and cool.
• Stagnant, Ready for a change, Stagnant.
• Yes, I can make it work.
• We're new here; we love it.
• Raised Christian, studied bible, turned atheist
• Always flying, but then never landing.
• Fortunate mom of 4 little boys.
• Adopted Russian orphan lives American dream.
• This is our story, Live & Worship.
• Lover of God, family, dog, life.
• Daughter Sister Wife Mother Limitless Love.
• I'm not a four year old.
• Don’t tread on coal miner’s daughter.
• Love. Victorious. Persnickety. Creative, Discerning. Conqueror.
• Mom. Advisor. Survivor. Creative. Forerunner. Successful.
• Fun. Happy. Powerful. Money. Sick. Tummy.
• I’m alive and doing well…yes.
• I live my life in gratitude.
• I was born; now I’m here.
• I was born and now I’m…
• He hates me. I love him.
• I just finished my summer reading.
• It is all in your head.
• I am a visionary and madman.
• I hate honey! But love peanut-butter.
• My life sucks. Let me be.
• Time loop! Idiot, we’re in a
• Christian Wife Mother daughter daughter-in-law me
• Purses. Dollies. Books. I am 5.
• All around the world I stretch.
• Sister, father, mother, dead. Alone now.
• Everyday I eat 172 electric outlets.
• Boy. Six. Love to read. Tractors.
• I really don’t know how to count.
• I am a unicorn with cannibalism.
• I can jump 1,000 feet, ok??
• We live in a great house.
• One day I went to zoo!
• Daring wildchild who's funky and fun!
• Fun and crazy all the time!
• In the beginning; to be continued.
• Caterpillar, cocoon, struggle, fly…Bird food.
• Handsome Prince, Servant Girl, Ever After.
• You can never have my innocence.
• Pregnant at 15, baby died, secret.
• I WILL end the abuse cycle.
• Happy Juggling Mother Lover Friend Blessed
• What is it all about anyway?
• smart, talent, curious, kind, unique, happy.
• Struggling to keep my family fed.
• Giving up is never an option.
• Work is good. Vacation is better.
• I don’t know what I am.
• Hectic Smiles Music Reading Family Friends
• Weird one. I’m still a person…
• A small person with big hopes…
• Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus. Hah, that’s only one word.
• Happiness Stupidness Laughter Love Joy Silliness
• Love Stupidity Maniac Happiness Cheerfulness Laughter
• Music Play Pets Family Bikes Friend
• I love my friends and family.
• Family and friends are what’s needed.
• Life is good. Enjoy the things.
• Confusion abounds but hope is beauty.
• In Christ, in Spirit, wanting Father.
• Playing cards on a Sunday afternoon
• Full of surprises, laughter, and friends!
• I have a very HAPPY life.
• Will anyone care that I tried?
• Wife. Mother. Daughter. Sister. American. Proud.
• Live as you like. Why not?
• Discovered me here 15 years ago.
• In my life, everything is significant.
• I lead a very fun life.
• Guitar in hand. Christ sustains heart.
• My kids fight all the time!
• Survived two tours Vietnam just barely.
• Life is hard, eat a cupcake.
• Lonely woman remembers every killing detail.
• Wallflower who finally bloomed in college.
• Nothing we can do about it!
• It is very hot in Topeka!
• Mistakes happen…That’s why I’m here.
• Been around the world and back!!
• Tomorrow is a mystery to me.
• Broken. Running. God. Grace. Forgiveness. Hope.
• Mother and wife who loves life.
• My life revolves around my granddaughter.
• Traveling nomad finding life on road.
• Once upon a time…seems so far…
• Little bunny rabbit pink stuffed animal.
• I live, love, pray and forgive.
• Summer reading is so so fun!
• Dogs are much better than cats!
• Day is young, so am I.
• How extraordinarily normal it all is.
• Was lost until I found Karina.