These days, there are so many different ways to tell the story of your life. It always seems to be trending online, #DescribeYourLifeInAPic or #DescribeYourLifeInAnEmoji, you get the idea. With Twitter being such a major part of society and so many peoples lives these days, I had the idea to ask people around me to describe their life in a tweet. I asked many friends and family members to describe their life or a significant event in their life in 140 characters or less. It’s harder than you would think, because 140 characters can add up quickly. You certainly can’t tell your whole story or go into any detail, but the responses I got captured some people’s lives in amazing ways. In order to protect the privacy of these responses, I only quoted them with the initial of the person’s name.
“The day we met I held her fluffy body in my arms and pulled her closely. This puppy was my new best friend. Now she doesn't fit in my arms, but she’s still my best friend.” - R
“Everyone sees success, but doesn’t see the hard work that underlies that success.” - C
“My life has been all about self worth and self validation. Learning that your self worth doesn’t come from others, but from inside of you.” - W
“Mountain baby, wild child, free spirit, open smile, love life, passion for running, outdoor style, animal lover, love God, child of Grace.” - E
“My life is a joke but at least I have a 3.8 GPA and a nice butt. I can say the alphabet backwards. Yolo.” - M
“Hardships have taught me more about life than any class in school could have.” - M
“Amazing.” - B
“There is one word to describe my life, blessed. God has surrounded me with love and happiness. With God in my life, I always feel blessed.” - R
“Best days are sitting on the deck, enjoying being with family with the dog begging for snacks. Makes me realize how blessed I am.” - L
“Applying to college was aggravating, but once I got that acceptance, I realized everything I struggled with throughout my life was worth it.” - J
“Ask the dog instead.” - K
“My past has done nothing but inspire me to rise above the things that used to hold me down.” - R
“Imagine passion and adventure, intertwined. Now dust them with wonder, fill them with determination, blanket them in joy, and tie to Christ.” - A
“I have been in a constant battle with my doubts, fears, and myself. But now I am flourishing into someone who is willing to take risks.” - K
“My life is God’s grace and art. Criticize my blackness and see it rise as beauty on a canvas. That is my gift from God which I cherish.” - L
“The most significant moment in my life was moving from Haiti to the US when I was 9.” - K
