I’ve been giving thought to the idea of the “six word memoir”, perhaps too much thought. I’m finding it difficult to determine what I think defines my life. Certainly I was married and then divorced, but does that define my life? Perhaps in some regard, yes. In others, I hope not. If so, can I aptly convey my divorce as a positive thing? Certainly being a mother plays a significant role (one would hope) in defining who you are, but shouldn’t be limiting. This is tricky.
In some ways, I feel as though my memoir might read:
“Jerry Springer called. I hung up.”
In others, I feel it might read:
“Liberated by divorce; graced with child.”
Perhaps:
“Saved by God, more than once.”
Or:
“Opened husband’s closet. Single is better.”
Or:
“If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry.”
Or perhaps what I’d like it to read:
“Life gave artichokes. I made lemonade.”
Blessed Little Things 
Artichokes?
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I love that last one. my vw is sovmuyh, (so very much)hee hee!
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*woosh*that was the artichokes comment sailing right over my head.:)
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I didn’t mean for it to be complicated. The original phrase is “life gave me lemons, I made lemonade” right? Well, life didn’t give me anything like what I thought my life would be (hence artichokes) but I think I’ve made a really nice life for myself regardless (hence the lemonade). That’s all.
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I totally got the artichokes comment and thought it was brilliant 🙂 You’ve given me something to ponder too. As a mommy, I feel like my life is defined by my kiddos. As a wife, my life is defined by my husband. As a woman…well, my life is defined by my kiddos & husband. Sometimes I think it would be nice to be known as just ME. But, I’m just not sure that will happen, so the idea leaves me pondering what defines my life?Good post!
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You are far too witty for me. Mine would be something bland like “She was mostly pretty darn nice.” or “Liked sports, eating, and other stuff.”
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I LOVE your memoir. Already I want to read. :)The one about opening your husband’s closet is amusing, though completely overshadowed by life giving you artichokes. HILARIOUSLY CREATIVE!
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Have I told you you’re brilliant lately? Or ever for that matter? You really are. Great post. Six words is never long enough.Tinkhttp://pickledbeef.blogspot.comStupid beta.
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I love, love, love this post! So creative and funny. Now I need to get thinking about my six-word memoir.
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