See ya next year.
Couldn’t help it. It’s just the kid in me, and it’s been especially on display lately. This edition of Six Words has to do with wishes for the new year. With all the diets and life plans, we’re taking charge of the season of resolutions and turning new leaves.
But wishes still have a spot in the madness.
Every month, I compile a post called “6 Words.” Hemingway inspired it when he said any story can be told in a six-word sentence. I ask bloggers, friends, strangers, and a few strange blogger friends to respond to a prompt.
What’s your new year’s wish for 2015, in six words?
We wished for time to slow and peaceful births. Fun moments and bountiful chocolate. (What would a 6 words post be without chocolate?) We wished for books, understanding, and smaller butts. And Zen. We could use some Zen.
Check out the wonderful wish list you created here.
1. I’d like to slow down time!
Nikki Y., of Nikki Young Writes
2. New state, new adventures, same girl.
Bex S., of Butcher’s Niche
3. Peace and courage to dream big.
Tat, of Mum In Search
4. Having a peaceful and relaxing birth.
Brittnei W., of Homemaking With Style
5. Less stress, more money, more writing!
Angela K., of Writer Mom
6. Engage each day with action words.
Sharon Z., of Mommy Verbs
7. Enjoy fun moments with my boys!
Natalie, of From Corporate to Domestic
8. To slow down would be dreamy.
Amy M., of Maisy Mak
9. Mind, body, spirit: All things renewed.
Rory, of Time Out For Mom
10. Helping individuals on their spiritual journeys.
Jennifer L., of That’s a Jenn Story
11. Healthy, happy kids; Mommy experiencing Zen.
Sara L., of Sweet Silly Sara
12. All my dreams will come true!
Tracey Z., of Just a Trace
13. Shine your light and just be.
Adriana H., of Here I Am
14. The predicted chocolate shortage won’t happen.
Carrie R., of The Write Transition
15. Happy kids, patient parents, fun times!
MaryAnne K., of Thrifty Crafty Mama
16. Reread Proust and search for time.
Letizia, of Reading Interrupted
17. To be truly thankful every day.
Kathy R., of My Dishwasher’s Possessed
18. Grow – be better than steps before.
Meredith S., of Mom of the Year
19. Consume more coffee. Write more words.
Jess W., of Jess Witkins’ Happiness Project
20. I wish to do more photography.
Susi K., of Boca Frau
21. Some old, some new; always together!
Rabia L., of The Lieber Family
22. To focus on growing my family.
Megan W., of The Walker Fireside Chats
23. 365 nights with eight hours of sleep.
Julia T., of Diary of a Word Nerd
24. Love in every moment, every day.
Kir P., of The Kir Corner
25. A world more understanding and kind.
Stephanie-May, of 50 Shades of Me
26. Lives bursting with love, presence, happiness.
Christine Y., of Love Life Surf
27. New year. New me. Same lies.
Shelley S., of Peak Perspective
28. Forgive, laugh, love, enjoy, and LIVE.
Cheryl D., of Snaps of Ginger
29. Live, love, & play every day.
Jamie, of C.R.A.F.T. – Creating Really Awesome Free Things
30. “Big bucks, no whammies, and.. STOP.”
Tamara B., of Tamara Camera
31. Happy, healthy, wealthy, wise, more sleep!
Megan B., of Super Commuter Couples
32. Country livin’, fishin’, pioneer spirit, family.
Toby S., of Dumbass News
33. Love, laugh, live, and survive puberty.
Katy C., of Experienced Bad Mom
34. Take all in and enjoy it!
Janine H., of Confessions of a Mommyaholic
35. College graduation: stop dreaming, start doing.
Britta B., of What is Past is Prologue
36. Settled, content, and warm this winter.
Kim, of Protean Mom
37. Every day is a new opportunity.
Jodi F., of The Noise of Boys
38. More patience, more chocolate, no whining.
Amber M., of Airing My Dirty Laundry
39. I’d just like to have peace!
Chris C., of the Mom Cafe
40. Adjust, survive, thrive, live, laugh, love.
Rachael B., of Three Boys and a Mom
41. No concussions; less whine, more wine.
Meg D., of Dear Crazy Kids
42. New job, new home, new life.
Raine V., of Pursuit of Peace
43. Understanding, compassion and love for all.
Laurie S., of The Adventure of Writing
44. Stay sane, be kind, have fun.
Alison L., of Writing Wishing
45. Release last year’s fears like balloons.
Kristen, of Bye Bye Beer
46. Life continues to be pretty awesome.
Dana H., of Kiss My List
47. Starting new business, hope it succeeds!
Marie P., of Normal Everyday Life
48. More food, drink, no weight gain!
Teri B., of Snarkfest
49. 2015: lots of love and success.
Elle, of Elle Sees
50. Grandma was right: good health, all!
Renee S-J., of Because Life Doesn’t Fit in a File Folder
51. Five rockstars joyful abundant empowering adventures.
Erin S., of Dig Deep Play Hard
52. To be a published author, finally.
Beth T., of Writer B is Me
53. To not make New Year’s resolutions.
Jennifer S., of Jenn’s Midlife Crisis
54. Courage to accept and be myself.
Sara-Jayne J., of Keep Up With the Jones Family
55. Two weddings more love for all.
Carol C. of Carol Early Cooney
56. To make a memory with someone.
Andra W., of Accidental Cootchie Mama
57. Husband will make decisions about dinner.
Lisa of The Meaning of Me
58. Take a walk in another’s shoes.
Stephanie J., of When Crazy Meets Exhaustion
59. Health and joy, peace and harmony.
Cristina, of Exhale Joy
60. Stick with positive, upbeat, open-minded people.
Amy M., of Teach Mama
61. Peace, fun, growing, learning, loving – together.
Leanna, of All Done Monkey
62. Rich and fulfilled – healthy, prosperous, loving.
Kristi M., of Mom’s Own Words
63. Being awesome with people I love.
Britt S., of A Physical Perspective
64. Worry less, enjoy the moment more.
Hilary, of Feeling Beachie
65. Health, happiness, love, joy, success, peace.
Lisa W., of The Golden Spoons
66. Enjoy more time with my family.
Kristen, of 31 Million Seconds
67. A bigger heart and smaller butt.
Michelle, of Mama Mick Terry
68. Peace – let it begin with me.
Jen G., of Jen Groeber: Mama Art
69. Wishing for an outbreak of decency.
Jacqueline G., of Author Jacqueline Gum
70. Make NY Times best Seller List.
Marcia D., of Menopausal Mother
71. peace on earth, donuts for everybody!
Tamara G., of The Three Gerbers
72. Wishing for ease, peace, resolve, love.
Jennifer H., of Dancing in the Rain
73. I’ll put the vision into play.
Eli P., of Coach Daddy
Just a dad ... 
I love how you compile these! Have you seen Six Word Memoirs? http://www.sixwordmemoirs.com They have a whole site dedicated to this, and fun contests, too. I used to write them, but fell out. Maybe I’ll start again with your prompt!
Thanks Dana! I will check out that site. I’ve done these every month for more than a year now. I just sent you the next prompt!
46 is my favorite!! Thanks for including me and sorry for taking so long to come over!!
Kristen had a great one, for sure. I’m glad you made it by! Maybe you’ve just been busy with your own sentence … let me know how things are going!