"We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched.  Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential."  ~Ellen Goodman


It’s the day after Christmas, and it is tradition to begin thinking about resolutions for 2009.  I’ve never been one to make resolutions, but I admire those that do and then stick to them.  To me, making resolutions conjures images of failure…  I’m doomed to break them… doomed…

Some common New Year’s resolutions? Exercise, eat better, save more money, spend time with family… You've heard these before... And I like these, but they aren’t specific enough.  This year I’m gonna get focused.  I’ve got a plan…  I want resolutions that I can keep!

I hereby “officially” resolve to:


Learn my own cell phone number…

Assume history always repeats—use my rear view mirror…

Provide a free pass for Katie: She can choose whatever she wants--including but not limited to meals, clothing, and bath time.

Pee before leaving the house.

Take responsibility for my messes—unless it’s someone else’s fault…

Protect me from myself—no more painting my toenails on the carpet…  

Never operate a motor vehicle before 7:00 a.m.

Resist trimming my own bangs without a obtaining a beautician’s license first.

Lose the saying “I told you so dumb@$$!”

Procrastinate more when it comes to dropping daily entrecards… 

Consolidate my email accounts—no one needs more than 7!

And lastly and most importantly… of course, remember to tell the ones that I care about that I love them…  (love you loyal readers!)

Have you begun to think about your New Year’s resolutions?  Any favorites you’d like to share?