May 26, 2009

Ten-Word Tuesday. Just A Little Meaningless Question Meant To Make You Rethink Your Life.

On Friday, Bossy and her friend Martha went to the big city to attend a free concert in the middle of the afternoon, and he was playing, but that’s not really what this post is about because who can remember Friday when there was so much Saturday and Sunday and Monday in the intervening hours?

This post is about one of his songs, which for the most part Bossy also can’t remember — see previous paragraph about Saturday, Sunday, and Monday and then add a fifth of gin and a backyard deck and stir.

But Bossy does remember one of the lines from the song, “If you had to relive one day of your life, which would you choose?”

Well. This really got Bossy and her friend Martha thinking on Friday, where thinking equals slurping vast quantities of wine at the train station bar.

At first Bossy was thinking about this question in terms of which day was so great you would want to relive it, but then Bossy’s friend Martha pointed out it could also be interpreted as which day would you like to relive so you could alter it, and sister mercy another Cabernet, please.

Bossy can sum up her day relived this way:

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about a day you would like to relive?

And be sure to check back later today for the reliviest comments on the web. If you aren’t reading the creative way people sum up their thoughts in ten words, you are really missing something. Namely you are missing the creative way people sum up their thoughts in ten words. Yeah.

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129 comments

1. 1
   on May 26th, 2009 at 8:25 am
   Bobbie said:

   Too sad to even think about reliving past (passed?) days.


2. 2
   on May 26th, 2009 at 8:30 am
   Bush Babe said:

   March 4, 2001. Wedding day. Forget photos. Guests more important!!!!.


3. 3
   on May 26th, 2009 at 8:52 am
   BOSSY said:

   Bossy wants to trade her 1 relived day for more please.


4. 4
   on May 26th, 2009 at 8:53 am
   TanyaK said:

   Can’t remember yesterday. Important to try to live without regret.


5. 5
   on May 26th, 2009 at 8:54 am
   BOSSY said:

   One relived day: Bossy would be at the bus stop.

   (No dog bite.)


6. 6
   on May 26th, 2009 at 8:55 am
   Hokie Deb said:

   –>Any day without work and spent with family and friends.

   http://thaxtonfam.blogspot.com


7. 7
   on May 26th, 2009 at 9:00 am
   corrie said:

   Another day with beloved grandmother in her kitchen!

   P.S. Bossy made my nose tingle with tears when I read #5!


8. 8
   on May 26th, 2009 at 9:00 am
   kidsmom said:

   I don’t want to mess with fate, fortune, or God.


9. 9
   on May 26th, 2009 at 9:09 am
   BOSSY said:

   Another day relived: one spent hiking the Swiss alps.


10. 10
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:10 am
    Daddy Scratches said:

    Wedding day … with newfound appreciation for having no kids yet.


11. 11
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:10 am
    BOSSY said:

    Bossy’s brother should have gone up to Chrissie Hynde. Instead…


12. 12
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:11 am
    Daddy Scratches said:

    (P.S. I don’t mean I’d change anything about the day itself.)


13. 13
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:12 am
    Debby said:

    Mid 1970’s, pick any day at the lake with grandpa


14. 14
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:13 am
    BOSSY said:

    Another: summer, Bossy’s kid raft, sandy suit, what’s for dinner?


15. 15
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:18 am
    chocolatechic said:

    I wouldn’t want to relive any of it, I must prefer the present.


16. 16
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:21 am
    Black Hockey Jesus said:

    Can I have present awareness? Then my birth. Fucking sweet!


17. 17
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:26 am
    dgm said:

    I’d relive any one of them. Each is a blessing.


18. 18
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:26 am
    bossys mom said:

    the day “he” walked up with flowers. Heart in hand.


19. 19
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:28 am
    jamie said:

    The day my ex-husband asked me to marry him.


20. 20
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:28 am
    BOSSY said:

    And: canoeing with friends, late 80s, wearing short denim cut-offs.


21. 21
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:44 am
    unruly helpmeet said:

    turning 24 – horses, roller skating party, cake, Charlie’s Angels. Ahhhhhhhhh.


22. 22
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:45 am
    BOSSY said:

    Another: Who needs these college applications? Bossy chooses local school.


23. 23
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:47 am
    Kirsten said:

    New Year 2000 in Fiji – learned I was OK alone.


24. 24
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:47 am
    Dharmamama said:

    Newly spring, ditched classes, bought beer, much laughter & good sex


25. 25
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:48 am
    Jamie said:

    Getting back together with college ex: year long EPIC FAIL.


26. 26
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:50 am
    tina de luxe said:

    last summer, thinking “ah, linger on, thou art so fair!”


27. 27
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:50 am
    Jamie said:

    Relive the day? Dump his cheating, sorry ass for good.


28. 28
    on May 26th, 2009 at 9:58 am
    vuboq said:

    vuboq relives yesterday … without the hangover and the clingy ex.


29. 29
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:02 am
    bossys mom said:

    and all bossys wishes would be mine too…’cept 2 swiss alps in lieu of canoeing.


30. 30
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:05 am
    BOSSY said:

    Another: Bossy would relive selecting puppy; she’d choose Stella again.


31. 31
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:07 am
    Patricia said:

    any day of the first week with my incredible son
    (btw, he was three then)


32. 32
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:13 am
    rockle said:

    April 15th 2009: a couple plus a girl equals FAMILY.


33. 33
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:21 am
    SnowWhite said:

    First family vacation with all thee kids, perfection!


34. 34
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:23 am
    SherylW said:

    The day my son was stillborn, would do anything to hold him one more time…


35. 35
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:25 am
    Evolving said:

    Telling mom I wouldn’t get confirmation for her. Why Not??

    also???

    The day I cried over “that guy”. ALL OF THEM.


36. 36
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:38 am
    JennC said:

    The day I bought my house. Signed, sealed, all mine.


37. 37
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:38 am
    Jenni D said:

    I’d donate my day for SherylW’s (#34) to come true.


38. 38
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:40 am
    Kristin said:

    The day before my father died. I’d go visit him.


39. 39
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:50 am
    Kris said:

    The day I decided to go to the wrong college.


40. 40
    on May 26th, 2009 at 10:58 am
    Kait said:

    Wedding Day – screw the church, we’re heading to Jamaica!


41. 41
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:01 am
    vacationjudy said:

    Day I made sister bridesmaid instead of maid of honor.


42. 42
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:04 am
    vacationjudy said:

    i’d erase all domestic violence growing up. Painful childhood gone.


43. 43
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:05 am
    vacationjudy said:

    Every day after school girls come home with great story.


44. 44
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:07 am
    vacationjudy said:

    Yesterday…ballpark, daughters, boyfriends, husband, family, coke, lots of laughter.


45. 45
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:07 am
    Teri said:

    Sitting on a park bench in Verona under the lilacs.


46. 46
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:08 am
    vacationjudy said:

    #44, Coke with a capital C!


47. 47
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:12 am
    Donalyn said:

    No day I’d
    live again
    probably mess up the future


48. 48
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:18 am
    Lisa! said:

    The day i chose to cheat on my now ex-husband. (this time i would choose something different)


49. 49
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:34 am
    Suzanne said:

    Any day with my sister, so I could tell her how much I love her. She’s gone now, but I’m hoping that she knows, because I tell her everyday.


50. 50
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:35 am
    amy said:

    Block Island beach day, lobsters on the deck for dinner.


51. 51
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:45 am
    jp said:

    sunny day, kids napping, washing car with Husband,wet Mmmmmmm…………………


52. 52
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:45 am
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    Son’s concussion which caused seizures and took his voice. POOF.


53. 53
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:56 am
    operagal said:

    1999 moved back to Michigan from Chicago equals epic MISTAKE


54. 54
    on May 26th, 2009 at 11:58 am
    operagal said:

    #52 – that sucks, sorry it happened to you and yours


55. 55
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
    Lisa said:

    9/29/2001 should have INSISTED her go to the hospital!


56. 56
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
    Lisa said:

    9/30/2001 could have saved her life..now shes gone..4Eva..waay too young.


57. 57
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
    julie said:

    Ditto #2: Less fuss, more fun with guests at wedding.


58. 58
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
    Well Read Hostess said:

    I’m going to go on ahead and predict that I’d like to relive today all over again, since I’m now guaranteed to waste this one freaking the hell out about what day I’d relive – confident that whatever day I choose will be the WRONG one and not only would I have f-ed up the original day but the re-do. Holy crap. My brain hurts and it’s noon.

    Hey BHJ: Have you ever seen a live birth? You want to actually be the thing that squishes outta there? Really? I can see wanting to be in utero in the warm sleepy safe cocoon, but the exit? Hell no.


59. 59
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
    Lora said:

    Walking museums in Italy with my husband and baby boy.


60. 60
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
    Amelia said:

    The day we refer to fondly as “Random Day”.


61. 61
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
    kim ellis said:

    Mistakes made. No regrets. no redos. “What if” equals discontent.


62. 62
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
    kay said:

    I guess what they were made me what I am.


63. 63
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
    kay said:

    But…

    I’d enjoy being proposed to again, minus hitting the deer.


64. 64
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    9-13-94 with Dad. Died unexpectedly. Be able to say goodbye.


65. 65
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
    Reeb said:

    Such a somber topic, Bossy! So much need for thought!


66. 66
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
    Reeb said:

    Any delightful outing-day with Ranger, McTavish (perfect dogz) and David.


67. 67
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
    bdaiss said:

    Depends….

    For reliving the joy: Italy, wedding, proposal, Christmas eve with Grandma, Scrabble with Aunt.

    For trying to change it: None – made choices for reason and they made me, me.

    And I agree…I’d totally donate my day to #34. In a heartbeat.


68. 68
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
    Shelley said:

    The day I agreed to marry my husband. Hindsight 20/20.


69. 69
    on May 26th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
    Meg at the Members Lounge said:

    Leisurely drive to Big Sur with hubby. Beach, sunshine, perfection.


70. 70
    on May 26th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
    Donna said:

    Early dinner @ Deauville with whole family, beautiful summer day!


71. 71
    on May 26th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
    andrea said:

    the day i met my father for the first time.


72. 72
    on May 26th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
    Domesic Goddess (in training) said:

    This Sunday. All three kids. Water park. Really great day.


73. 73
    on May 26th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
    anne marie in philly said:

    the day I met my friend john; song filled days!

    (PS – john died 7/19/02)


74. 74
    on May 26th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
    Dharmamama said:

    That day I was depressed for years because of HIM.


75. 75
    on May 26th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
    MariaV said:

    Copy Bossy, trade one relived day for more new days


76. 76
    on May 26th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
    renee in seattle said:

    Any of the births of my kids. So wonderful! (sniff….)


77. 77
    on May 26th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
    Niki in Baltimore said:

    Disney as a kid; not a worry in my head.


78. 78
    on May 26th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
    p/f said:

    Any warm spring day spent enjoying live music and friends.


79. 79
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
    Rorrington the Fireman said:

    8/14/2000: Saved guy from fire; in do-over, got his wife, too.

    (And “do-over” is TOO one word. Shush.)


80. 80
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
    Dharmamama said:

    I would relive the day Rorrington decided not to blog.


81. 81
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
    Lisa said:

    All the times I should have stood up for myself.


82. 82
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
    Jill said:

    Camping with Dad and Sis, cabin without electricity. Childhood perfection.


83. 83
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
    JC said:

    Scotland, roadtrip w/ husband, most peaceful, dreamy day ever.


84. 84
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
    Sofia said:

    My college graduation day with friends, family, and academic success!!


85. 85
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
    Lizzy said:

    I would snuggle with my newborn babies one more time.


86. 86
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
    Lizzy said:

    1/20/01, only day I spent with my newborn son Sam.


87. 87
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
    Kristi Young said:

    One more day as a child, riding with my Dad.


88. 88
    on May 26th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
    Kait said:

    Memorial Day 2004 – Would NOT go see ‘him’! No miscarriage, no lingering damage.

    November 4, 2009 – Obama elected! Unexpectedly parents via infamily adoption! Overwhelmingly joyous!!


89. 89
    on May 26th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
    alanaransley said:

    The days that both my kids were born–too fleeting!


90. 90
    on May 26th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
    Tami in NY said:

    I would relive my wedding day to run away instead.


91. 91
    on May 26th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
    Jen said:

    30th Birthday. Flying lesson, marriage proposal, bl**dy FANTASTIC party too.


92. 92
    on May 26th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
    Franca Bollo said:

    05/22/2009 Bossy announces crush on Rayburn. Take it back! Gah!


93. 93
    on May 26th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
    Franca Bollo said:

    @No. 5 We’re all with you on that one, Bossy.


94. 94
    on May 26th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
    Dara said:

    Mom, I wish I woulda made those biscuits you wanted.

    Wilhelmina
    April 9, 1993

    Miss you everyday.


95. 95
    on May 26th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
    Shawn/Lifeatbuttercupfarm said:

    Wouldn’t have been so strict about babies sleeping in crib.


96. 96
    on May 26th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
    Karin Gallagher said:

    Paris, I’m 18. Summertime. Dining, sightseeing, Mozart symphony at sunset.


97. 97
    on May 26th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
    victoria said:

    Day judge signed adoption papers — life’s best part started then.


98. 98
    on May 26th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
    Reeb said:

    22, Salzburg, architecture students, discovered hazelnuss icecream, biked the Allee.

    (Only without all the the insecurity / angst of 22-year-old me.)


99. 99
    on May 26th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
    Manic Mommy said:

    Do Again – July 2000 – Rome on honeymoon – Perfect day spent in The Forum/Palatine.

    Undo – October 1989 – Unmeet Scott.


100. 100
     on May 26th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
     zelzee said:

     The day ex-husband proposed so I could dump his ass.


101. 101
     on May 26th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
     Mr Farty said:

     The day The Heartbreak Girl left. Wouldn’t kiss her. Probably.


102. 102
     on May 26th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
     alwyn said:

     Reflecting makes me want to drink gin from cat bowl.


103. 103
     on May 26th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
     Marjorie of Connecticut said:

     Public’s “Romeo and Juliet”. Dinner with Friar Lawrence afterwards. Exhilarating.


104. 104
     on May 26th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
     Catherine McP said:

     Both daughters birth was painful, seeing grandson born?, no pain!


105. 105
     on May 26th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
     noe said:

     bon jovi. summer 06. best friend. again and again and again


106. 106
     on May 26th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
     jim said:

     The very last day my neighbor Jen talked to me!


107. 107
     on May 26th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
     Stephanie said:

     Day Mom died; I’d fight nurses harder for pain relief.


108. 108
     on May 26th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
     Niki said:

     Any day at the farm with Grandpa. He was such a cool cat.


109. 109
     on May 26th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
     sugarpie said:

     Rethought this all day. I’d be nicer to everyone, everyday.


110. 110
     on May 26th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
     sugarpie said:

     Resisted at first, but thanks Bossy for inciting some reflection.


111. 111
     on May 26th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
     sugarpie said:

     So I guess I can be stronger and nicer fromthisdayhence?


112. 112
     on May 26th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
     Cupcake Murphy said:

     Dad, Hopper Exhibit—ran ahead, started at end—no crowds!


113. 113
     on May 26th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
     Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

     I would never have allowed him to enter my life.


114. 114
     on May 26th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
     Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

     But that’s okay, now there’s more room for Kevin Bacon.


115. 115
     on May 26th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
     anonymous said:

     Choice clear. My wedding day. I would just say NO.


116. 116
     on May 26th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
     losing true said:

     An average moment in which I unpredictably realize I’m blessed.


117. 117
     on May 27th, 2009 at 12:00 am
     amy said:

     Having wild sex with the guy who was not ‘MM’. (Marriage Material.) Wasted fun, still kicking myself for those 3 blunders of my past.


118. 118
     on May 27th, 2009 at 12:42 am
     Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

     With husband in Chicago alone–walked 10 miles to nowhere.


119. 119
     on May 27th, 2009 at 2:47 am
     Helen said:

     ‘89: I’d lean across that formica table and kiss him


120. 120
     on May 27th, 2009 at 8:59 am
     RD said:

     Three years ago when we decided to move. Still recovering.


121. 121
     on May 27th, 2009 at 11:37 am
     Kelly@AChildIsBorn said:

     Snorkeling in St. John, tipsy on Painkillers, just married, us.


122. 122
     on May 27th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
     Kerri Anne said:

     The day my dad jumped into that river. April 15th, 1995.


123. 123
     on May 27th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
     Almudena said:

     many days spinning in my head – too dizzy to type.


124. 124
     on May 27th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
     A said:

     Lunch with Hotboss that cannot be but was so perfect.


125. 125
     on May 27th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
     AJMick said:

     Any *boring* day with Mom and Grandma; they’re gone now.


126. 126
     on May 28th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
     Leanne said:

     The night I told him I was falling in love.


127. 127
     on May 31st, 2009 at 10:41 pm
     Beth said:

     Goodbye day w/Diane knowing she’d die before I came back.


128. 128
     on June 10th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
     Bechtoldlifework said:

     Do-over Thanksgiving 1988: This time I’d take Dad’s call.


129. 129
     on June 10th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
     bechtoldlifework said:

     Relive Peak Experience: Millennium sunrise, 01/01/00. San Jacinto Mountains. Champagne.