Six-Word Memoirs

This fall, we asked local teens (and others who wanted to participate) to submit Six-Word Memoirs--telling the story of your life in just six words.

Here are the ones we received:
Happy, pretty, outstanding, glamorous, beautiful, fine. - SJL
Always changing, ever worth it. Mine! - KEH
Sad hurtful happy depression guilt worried - SAW
Hectic, stressful, depressing, busy, my own - ESS
crazy, different, funny, unlike anyone else's - NS
Lost my passion for music lately... - EMC
No father, loving family, awesome friends - NH
Some days were better than others. - PNR
I doubt too much, but live. - HJ
You can always be a star. - Anon.
Never ending, nor forgetful, cherish love. - KGC
Serious, Fun, Loving, Smart, Crazy, Loud. - MS
Faith, love and change shape life. - KS
Stress, tiring, loving, serious, exciting, bashful. - AS
Running too fast to slow down. - JVL
Corey, athletic, smart, intelligent, bright, outgoing. - CJT
I am myself and I believe. - AM
Triumph comes with whole hearted persistence. - JA
Old age challenges talents, robs abilities. - CM
eating at Golden Corral with mom - CLG
San Diego, Washington DC, Providence, Binghamton - SAB
Pain, Love, Smile, Tears, Happy, Hurt - MGK
Pretty fun, loud, bookworm, adventures, artist - LP
Hectic, crazy, exhausting... Totally worth it! - YS
Strong in body, heart + soul. - DM
much more than I ever expected - KRH
friend, sister, daughter, woman, mother, wife - AW
In Hershey everything's made of chocolate. - EY
Quiet, Funny, Kind, Loves Horses, Busy - SLP
Burned, laugh, friends, breathrough, happenstance, forgetful - MAM
Love my family. Want to write. - CR
I am adopted, I am saved. - MB
Growth, laughter, love, family, friends, hope. - MGC
My True Love is my family. - DW
Lucky to have friends in Broome. - SH
Crazy, amusing, special, fun, sad, hard - KS
Love conquers hate. Is peace love? - JPG
I'm fitting in everything I can! - TF
Crazy, fun, serious, loud, exciting, adventurous - CR
live, lied, laugh, cried, slept, died. - SVS
Meeting service dogs for the first - JMP
Days were long, years flew by. - JH
More important is what isn't seen. - SB
Have a hard time finishing my - MP
Heroes: Iron Man and Spider Man - ISC
Mirrors, staring, yelling, back at me. - GS
My lies have become my everything. - PK
Damien loves Daddy Mommy Daniel Sophia - DMVW
Drink coffee. Do stupid things faster. - JPG
I was crazy and still am! - AW
Curiosity is necessary, along with knowledge. - KR
My life can only get better! - MK
Never Ending, Ever Changing, Forever Breathing - MRH

And here are a couple that aren't exactly six words, but they're still awesome!
Music is my Life! - SR
Lost and always feels alone. - JD

For more six-word memoirs from teens all over the world, check out this book!

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Try Surfing at the Library!

The Broome County Public Library invites area teens to try surfing at the library on Thursday, July 15, 4:30pm-7:30pm. Even though we’re not near the ocean, you can still show off your surfing skills on this Mechanical Surfboard! No registration is required for this free event, which will take place in the Library Garden (185 Court Street, Binghamton). For more information, please call the Library’s Youth Services Department at 607-778-6456.

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T-Shirt Stamping for Teens

The Broome County Public Library invites area teens to participate in a T-Shirt Stamping event on Thursday, July 8, 7:00pm. If any of your t-shirts are looking a little drab, bring one to the library to spice it up! Each participant should bring his/her own t-shirt. This
event will take place in the Youth Services Department of the Library (185 Court Street, Binghamton). For more information, please call 607-778-6456.

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