One of the most addicting things you'll ever do...

Every so often we have to cancel a program due to low enrollment.  Unfortunately, tonight was one of those nights. (sniff... sniff...)  Our "Little-ature: Small Stories" program had to be canceled, but I figured I'd blog about it anyway since it was a cool concept for a program.  (If I do say so myself!)

The idea was based on an awesome book that I recommend everyone read called, "I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: Six-word Memoirs" by Teens Famous and Obscure.  Here the description of the book:

"This is a book with over 600 authors (all aged thirteen to nineteen) and 600 characters (all real, as far as we know) and 600 stories (which can be read in any order). What every story has in common is that each was written about the author's own life, and that each is the exact same length: six words."

 It's such a neat exercise in writing... each "story" has to be 6 words- no more, no less- and convey a complete thought.   After reading just a few pages of this book, I was blown away with how much you can really say about yourself, your attitude, your mood, your past/present/future, etc. with just 6 words!  Some of the stories in this book are hysterical, and some will break your heart.  Some are pure fun, while others are deeper than you'd expect to ever get in such a short sentence.  Overall though, you will be in awe of the authors and I guarentee- you will be tempted to write your own!


Here are some highlights that I found interesting:

Eventually, I'll make my own breakfast. -Sam Z.

Call me "hippie." I. Dare. You. -Maggie R.

I will be that cat lady. -Rolynda T.

Finally learned "weird" is a compliment. -Teagan E.

Wish I could color outside lines. -Samantha S.

Defined by numbers: age, weight, SATs. -Jocelyn P.

7UP through the nose. I'm happy. -Ally H.

Because the chicken is a nonconformist. -Dillon W.

Smoke detectors taught me to cook. -Ivy W.

We are banned from Wal-Mart forever. -Kristen S.

I don't rock; Guitar Hero lies. -Lucy F.

And the best one to end with....

Now always thinking in six-word phrases. -Sarah R.

Dare you not to write one!- Catherine L.  (That was six words, by the way!)