The 1,400th Hidden Lives Expression

The best decision I made was...

to not worry about past mistakes and keep moving forward.

Hidden Lives expression from chibakita, 31 years old, United States.

The 1,300th Hidden Lives Expression

I wish the world was . . .

more like Canada.

casxsia, female, 19 years old, Greensburg, United States.

See the original expression at Hidden Lives.

The 1,200th Hidden Lives Expression

I suspect that...

I might be about to make a mistake. It's a great suspicion to harbour, keeps you sharp.nebra, male, 38 years old, Galway, Ireland.

See this expression directly at Hidden Lives.

The 1,100th Hidden Lives Expression

I grew up thinking I would one day...

be in control - now I'm not so sure.

Submitted by AngelaJ07, female, 20 years old, Sydney, Australia.

View this expression at Hidden Lives.

The 800th Hidden Lives Expression

I want to be remembered as. . .

as someone who did what they thought was right, regardless of the consequences.

blank_canvas, male, 23 years old, brisbane, Australia.

View this entry at Hidden Lives.

The Intimate Revelations of "ham"

I have not featured a specific user before, just individual entries, however a recently registered user really caught my eye. Here are some of her beautiful entries.

ham, female, 16 years old, Gold Coast, Australia.

Before I die I will. . . drink instant coffee in a laundromat, jump into a pile of leaves, eat all the ice-cream in the world and sit on the sidewalk watching 'it' all go by.

When I'm alone I. . . close my eyes and dance

I wish the world was. . . flat, and that the sun revolved around us, that unicorns were real and that at the end of every rainbow there would be dancing leprechauns with pots of gold.

You can check out all 17 of "ham's" entries here.

The 600th Hidden Lives Entry

I once believed that life was...

beautiful.
that racism had ceased to exist.
worth living.
that friendships would last forever.
easy.
that hearts couldn't be broken
and when Mommy kissed my owwies.. everything would be better again.

Hidden Lives entry from givingupwasyesterday, female, -1 years old, United States.

A Hidden Life Unveiled

Life is...

18% grey.

Hidden Lives entry Life is... from seeker, female, 41 years old, Madison, USA.

Another Hidden Lives Entry

Freedom is...

being absolutely honest with the world. When you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear. Honesty is scary but surprisingly people are touched by it, however dark, tawdry and warped your inner thoughts may be.

Hidden Lives entry from Andy, male, 35 years old, Offenburg, Germany.

Another Hidden Life Unveiled

My life changed the moment...

.........I wore a black dress. For the first time this morning
being 9 yrs old wearing a black dress seems pretty weird, I want my pink , yellow or red polka dot dress.
where is mum by the way? **i am in thought** does she know dad is making me wear black?
Today i was going to wear all black, bubbles in my hair, beads round my neck black, shoes on my feet black. Still wondering where mummy is.
Today we bury mummy that's why you are wearing black.
.........my life changed the moment i wore black.

Hidden Lives entry from Lola, female, 31 years old, London, United Kingdom.

The 500th Hidden Lives Entry!

The entries keep on flowing at Hidden Lives and I am delighted to feature the 500th entry submitted. And it is a beautiful one.

"I believe... words and thoughts have more power and energy than we are led to believe."

Unveiled by autumn, female, 40 years old, somewhere, Bosnia and Herzegonia.

Life is...

"Life is... rara, absurda..."

Hidden Life entry from paloma, female, 36 years old, Madrid, Spain.

The Question Marks on Hidden Lives?

A quick visit to Hidden Lives shows a number of coloured question marks in place of people's images. Example below.No great mystery there. These occur when registered Hidden Lifers choose not (or neglect) to attach an image to their account. Early days of the site suggest that entries with images receive more votes of appreciation.

Right now, there's only 1 entry in the top 20 'most votes' without an image. But as you can see here, it is a very moving reflection (full entry) from Spain. Words reproduced below:

"I once believed that life was... predetermined, that problems will get sorted, somehow. But experience taught me that we are masters of our own destiny, and that all our dreams are reachable, we just need to stop complaining and start fighting for them. Regret only what you haven't done."

Submitted by Trucha, female, 32 years old, Madrid, Spain.

The official launch of Hidden Lives (beta)

After years of contemplation and creative development, and months in alpha, the beta of Hidden Lives is finally here.

This is the official press release.Everyone leads two lives.

An 'outer' life filled with day-to-day activities and to do's. Jobs, routines, meals, meetings, bills, discussions about the weather. And then there is the 'hidden' life. Dreams, hopes, fears, hopes, regrets and imaginings. The things you think but seldom share.

Hidden Lives is an online space where you can anonymously unveil your hidden life. And peek into the hidden lives of people around the world. Draw back the curtains at the newly launched website.

Hidden Lives aims to become a unique global artwork brimming with intimate, beautiful and moving self-expressions from people all over the world.

You can also be amongst the first to see the launch video posted on YouTube. Pause. Reflect. Then unveil your hidden life to the world.
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For more information:
Justin McMurray
justin[at]ideogeny[dot]com[dot]au
www.ideogeny.com.au
14 March 2007