Five Moment Memoir

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Five Minute Memoir Final

How’s this for an idea? If you struggle with finding the time to journal (or write a lengthy word count blog) how about having a crack at a five-moment memoir.

Freelance writer Sarah Beauchamp wrote about her concept of journalling in Oprah Magazine.

Basically she forced herself to write down five things that happened each day, both the highlights and low-lights. Just a sentence on each, no need to beat yourself up about detailing everything or making it a great work of literature.

Short and simple, a daily note on the life you are living. This could prove to be a fascinating record over time.

Here’s my five-moment memoir from yesterday.

  • accompanied the husband back to the dentist after his accident, there was talk of having to break his jaw to get the teeth back in place, but ultimately the decision was to leave as is for now hoping they start to move back into place. Still too soon to start dental work anyway, due to swelling and trauma.
  • Won $500 gift card to local supermarket.
  • Watched the wild storm lashing the east-coast.
  • Wondered about the sense in building on top of big hill as wind gusts shook the house. Husband very proud of his building skills when we didn’t turn into a giant kite.
  • Felt guilty eating a club sandwich at the cafe while husband could only manage a coffee (drunk with his head on an angle to ensure he got the liquid into his mouth).

 

How was your day? What would you put into a five-moment memoir?

 

10 Responses to “Five Moment Memoir”

  2. Shelly

    Here’s my five-minute memoir for yesterday:

    - Gagged at sight of exploding people in diabolical movie: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (sorry for the visual, Janine)
    - Ate delicious Balinese Sate, sizzling on sticks at my table, which is amazing to be able to do after seeing diabolical movie
    - Watched the Horse Whisperer after many years and was surprised to see that Scarlett Johansson was in that movie, was irritated by Kristin Scott Thomas’ character, but don’t remember feeling that way the first time I saw the film.
    - Ate takeaway pizza for dinner despite a) still being full from lunch and b) resolving to limit takeaways due to budgetary constraints
    - Introduced 7yo son to the joys of creative writing; we made up interesting sentences while waiting for the pizza
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    • Janine

      We ate pizza this week too despite making the same resolution, for the same reason. Saw the trailer for Hansel & Gretel glad I didn’t go to the movie! Thanks for playing along, it’s fascinating to see what other people are doing.

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  3. nmsullivan0909

    great idea – for friday -

    -had 2-hour delay for school due to ice
    -taught equivalent fractions to 3rd graders
    -worked all day with 28 lovely children
    -husband came home from trip (yay!)
    -went to friends’ house for dinner

    happy weekend! your poor sweetie. good luck with the recovery.
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    • Janine

      I love your sparse writing style it’s such a contrast to my verbal diarrhea. I also admire the way you people fight your way through snow, ice and storm to go about your daily life during winter.

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