— each day of the year 2018, write a six word memoir about the events that took place, feelings, etc.

• 11/15 ▸ did everything I wanted to do~
• 11/14 ▸ gameshows provide their viewers vicarious joy
• 11/13 ▸ establish one's routine, then break it
• 11/12 ▸ socially anxious as a child, too...
• 11/11 ▸ we both had a good cry
• 11/10 ▸ it's almost like he *knows* me!
• 11/09 ▸ easily amused by life's little musings
• 11/08 ▸ another mass shooting occurred. deep sighs.
• 11/07 ▸ I forgot; most people don't journal
• 11/06 ▸ Chicago doesn't distribute "I voted!" stickers
• 11/05 ▸ "frequently infrequent" is my only constant
• 11/04 ▸ nostalgic about Detroit, Canada's northern neighbor
• 11/03 ▸ people with excessive passion scare me
• 11/02 ▸ stayed in bed until eleven o'clock
• 11/01 ▸ things will fall into place afterwards
• 10/31 ▸ still at odds with social media
• 10/30 ▸ "what do you feed your kids??"
• 10/29 ▸ how do we slow life down?
• 10/28 ▸ it's pointless to delay the inevitable?
• 10/27 ▸ bad day for having bad hair
• 10/26 ▸ emotionally drained! from watching a movie!
• 10/25 ▸ he left a strong first impression
• 10/24 ▸ playing the game? make new rules
• 10/23 ▸ wrong place at the wrong time
• 10/22 ▸ actually engaged in a community matter
• 10/21 ▸ got overexcited over a dog again
• 10/20 ▸ internally screaming while at the wheel
• 10/19 ▸ it sounded more realistic than expected
• 10/18 ▸ academically speaking, I'm going nowhere fast
• 10/17 ▸ see, Ma deserves better than that
• 10/16 ▸ feels good to be so well-fed
• 10/15 ▸ continuously mistaken as someone under 18
• 10/14 ▸ never trust people who aren't pro-dog
• 10/13 ▸ never underestimate the power of pretending
• 10/12 ▸ I've missed so many early mornings
• 10/11 ▸ the important thing is making progress
• 10/10 ▸ a good place to work? maybe...
• 10/09 ▸ my words are partial, always incomplete
• 10/08 ▸ unexpectedly wearing shorts in October
• 10/07 ▸ I'm not gonna stress out today
• 10/06 ▸ grateful I can journey with company
• 10/05 ▸ panic is nothing but uncontrollable anxiety
• 10/04 ▸ old world fades, new world arrives
• 10/03 ▸ my life's too short for self-pleasure
• 10/02 ▸ "because we have hopes for you"
• 10/01 ▸ forgot to do something important again
• 09/30 ▸ gravitating away from a simple-minded mindset
• 09/29 ▸ today didn't go according to plan
• 09/28 ▸ neighbors shouldn't be taken for granted
• 09/27 ▸ clearly reading too much into it
• 09/26 ▸ these darker days are only temporary
• 09/25 ▸ my experiences shouldn't mean, but be
• 09/24 ▸ together alone, catching up on time
• 09/23 ▸ Latino culture took me by surprise
• 09/22 ▸ it was my mom's mom's day
• 09/21 ▸ technology only takes us so far
• 09/20 ▸ quit worrying, start doing, be present*
• 09/19 ▸ haikus are flawed, fragmented poetic outlets
• 09/18 ▸ I'm getting better at accepting compliments
• 09/17 ▸ gave an attempt at doing yoga
• 09/16 ▸ a very superficial level of artificially
• 09/15 ▸ I have problems not saying "no"
• 09/14 ▸ what's the worst that can happen
• 09/13 ▸ it's over... cheers to the journey!
• 09/12 ▸ don't wanna ruin a good thing
• 09/11 ▸ it runs in the family, Karen
• 09/10 ▸ my photos are worth waiting for
• 09/09 ▸ admiring sunflowers, simply as they are
• 09/08 ▸ smile; each day is a blessing
• 09/07 ▸ constantly making mountains out of molehills
• 09/06 ▸ talked myself into socializing with others
• 09/05 ▸ the little steps are so hard
• 09/04 ▸ foodtography falls short for grilled cheese
• 09/03 ▸ forgot to take my medication today
• 09/02 ▸ I feel a blister coming on
• 09/01 ▸ they're like bees to a flower
• 08/31 ▸ as long as we work together
• 08/30 ▸ maybe I actually made an impact
• 08/29 ▸ when the ads buffer, I suffer
• 08/28 ▸ trying not to sulk about it
• 08/27 ▸ when life gets bewildering, take action*
• 08/26 ▸ fancying imagery of the Good Shepherd
• 08/25 ▸ "you're being too hard on yourself"
• 08/24 ▸ why is "nice" synonymous with "kind"
• 08/23 ▸ religiosity as a new, contemplative hobby
• 08/22 ▸ there's two options: succumb or overcome
• 08/21 ▸ it leaves much to be desired
• 08/20 ▸ you are worth more than that
• 08/19 ▸ the institution has to reform itself
• 08/18 ▸ you shouldn't think what you're feeling*
• 08/17 ▸ spirit over mind, mind over matter
• 08/16 ▸ waiting and waiting and waiting and
• 08/15 ▸ inclined to reply, but suddenly hesitated
• 08/14 ▸ pushing existential thoughts aside this afternoon
• 08/13 ▸ see? others care about your well-being
• 08/12 ▸ for a moment, I experienced serenity
• 08/11 ▸ stepped outside my comfort zone again
• 08/10 ▸ stayed in, gaming instead of reading
• 08/09 ▸ apologies need not take materialistic form
• 08/08 ▸ non-superstitious, but observant of good fortune
• 08/07 ▸ live, realizing all serendipities are miracles
• 08/06 ▸ craving shrimp tacos from Del Seoul
• 08/05 ▸ felt chilly while inside the library
• 08/04 ▸ lost track of time this morning
• 08/03 ▸ guess I just really needed food
• 08/02 ▸ I'll miss summer days like today
• 08/01 ▸ I think in phrases of seven
• Feb 18 ▸ what an experience, I'm absolutely humbled
• Feb 17 ▸ honestly, what am I doing here
• Feb 16 ▸ anxiety is wrecking my best self
• Feb 15 ▸ glad I sought out my peace
• Feb 14 ▸ a quick date with boba tea
• Feb 13 ▸ keep your head above the water
• Feb 12 ▸ genuinely enjoyed that cup of cocoa
• Feb 11 ▸ guess I should pack my luggage
• Feb 10 ▸ they didn't entirely screw up, yay
• Feb 09 ▸ school kiddos got their snow day
• Feb 08 ▸ glad I took a morning walk
• Feb 07 ▸ continuing what I always do: nothing
• Feb 06 ▸ "it's not about you. love, dad"
• Feb 05 ▸ the naysayers don't deserve to win
• Feb 04 ▸ I won't become a college dropout
• Feb 03 ▸ kitties melted my doggo loving heart
• Feb 02 ▸ it's pointless to leave offensive comments
• Feb 01 ▸ grateful for oxygen entering my lungs
• Jan 31 ▸ longing for the springtime to arrive
• Jan 30 ▸ don't take instant messaging for granted
• Jan 29 ▸ others' successes are not my failures
• Jan 28 ▸ they're striving to do better everyday
• Jan 27 ▸ small talk never felt more cherished
• Jan 26 ▸ how do I get into poetry?
• Jan 25 ▸ it doesn't feel like five years
• Jan 24 ▸ that would've been an embarrassing moment
• Jan 23 ▸ I HAVE A TENDENCY TO CATASTROPHIZE
• Jan 22 ▸ live a life of "oh well's"
• Jan 21 ▸ the fog made the familiar foreign
• Jan 20 ▸ she's "never what they bargain for"
• Jan 19 ▸ we're lucky our kitchen faces south
• Jan 18 ▸ never take 6PM sunsets for granted
• Jan 17 ▸ like a friend I never had
• Jan 16 ▸ this is how people develop addictions
• Jan 15 ▸ so meek and humble to watch
• Jan 14 ▸ absence makes the heart grow fonder
• Jan 13 ▸ what good is knowledge without charisma
• Jan 12 ▸ using parental insurance to its fullest
• Jan 11 ▸ I'm still trying to build rapport
• Jan 10 ▸ the best ones start as amateurs
• Jan 09 ▸ my problem is never pressing "Enter"
• Jan 08 ▸ never would've expected to physically ache
• Jan 07 ▸ they didn't remember me from yesterday
• Jan 06 ▸ the little, everyday decisions matter most
• Jan 05 ▸ the only thing damaged? my pride
• Jan 04 ▸ glad I didn't experience that embarrassment
• Jan 03 ▸ a solitary view in freezing weather
• Jan 02 ▸ strategic isolation? or assertion of preferences?
• Jan 01 ▸ the new year's transition wasn't jarring

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