Here we are AGAIN at another new year. I swear, they come around faster and faster these days.
It’s because I’m old. I’ve moved right past repeating things my mother said and am now channeling my grandmother.
Anyway.
I don’t really do resolutions, because they seem so big and final and loooooming. I don’t want to wake up tomorrow with some list yelling at me like a drill sergeant, “Get up earlier! Cook better, eat better, be a better mother, be a better teacher! STOOOOP SUUUUUUCKING!”
I’m better at vague, goal-ish looking things. You know – things that don’t beat you over the head with failure if you forget, but you can still feel a sense of satisfaction if you do get around to them.
(Oh look, my goal in 2011 was to get rid of stuff. Bwahahaha! That’s funny, yo. Went a little extreme, there.)
So my goal-ish things for 2013 are:
1) Take vitamins more often than never
2) Actually use the skin care products I keep spending money on.
That’s it. I briefly considered vowing to floss every day, but come on. I’d fail on day three. Probably I should try to get more sleep too, but I think Bravo is filming The Real Housewives of Santa Barbara, so I can’t commit to that right now.
What do you think? Is it too much? If I don’t succeed, next year I’ll try reverse-psychology on myself. Like, resolving to wear pajamas all day and eat chocolate for breakfast. Would that guarantee I shower at 7am, then eat yogurt with chia seeds? Perhaps.
January 1st, 2013 at 3:56 am
Hey, I take vitamins more than never, plus I use all the skin care products I spend money on (soap?), so I’m feeling pretty good about myself! Looks like I’m done with 2013 early.
Thanks, Deb!
January 1st, 2013 at 6:10 am
Happy New Year.
I suggested the reverse psychology thing to Superman saying that I would resolve to GAIN 30 pounds instead of lose it.
He said “no, you’ll gain 60 if you do that”.
2013 isn’t looking very pleasant for Superman!
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January 1st, 2013 at 7:24 am
Real Housewives Santa Barbara? Awesome!
I love making new goals every year. It’s my favorite day of the year.
Connie Weiss´s last [type] ..2013 Resolutions…I’m Ready!
January 1st, 2013 at 7:36 am
Happy New Year Deb!
I refuse to floss on the grounds that the dental hygienist always tells me that my teeth look great, so why mess up a good thing, right?
Shouldn’t you have added “find a place to live” to that list for 2013?
Kristy´s last [type] ..Happy New Year
January 1st, 2013 at 7:44 am
Happy New Year Deb!!! It will all be fine in the end!!! baby steps…..you must start with baby steps!!!! I’m still working on my goals for this upcoming year!
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January 1st, 2013 at 9:27 am
I floss and brush and still they do that “how to brush your teeth” lesson every time I go to the dentist. So now I only go when I have a gaping cavity, thanks. :/
Happy Elf Mom´s last [type] ..Happy New Year 1900-Style!
January 8th, 2013 at 8:03 am
My husband and I have (more or less) just read ‘The Slight Edge’, and honestly, it feels like it has changed my life. What, the tiny things I do every day matter? Nothing like giving your life new meaning! Also, we are saving money this year.