It's a New Year today! Actually, it's the second day of the New Year if we're being technical, but I underestimated the necessary recovery time needed for two plus weeks of Holiday cheering! See, I tend to operate on an all or nothing, go big or go home philosophy (mainly eat, drink and enjoy all there is until there's nothing, get a big headache and go home)and it calls for some TLC on the little old me. But as much as I enjoyed this season, I've never been more happy to see a Thursday morning in my life. It's "Back to life, back to reality" as the song says and I for one couldn't be happier. So as I sit here to write down my thoughts in between laundry loads and potty training breaks, I realized that I have neglected to set a New Years resolution for myself. I'm slacking in the superficial traditions already! But seriously, in the off chance that I do hold tight to one life-altering goal and stick with it past a week, I want it to be worth it. No save more money, drink less liquor, drink more water, take vitamins, wake up with a smile each day, go to bed earlier at night, use more patience or exercise better judgment in my actions type ambitions for this girl. I would only be setting myself up for failure from the get-go and what is the point in that waste of time? What I need is something realistic. Something attainable with minimal effort and maximum results. A "hot damn I did it and I wasn't even trying"kind of aspiration to heed confidence in my ability to follow through with something.
For starters, I could vow to watch less ID marathons and more History channel programming. All that one takes is a simple change in DVR settings and it's mission accomplished! I've instantly changed my outlook on life and my conversational input in party situations. That strange man in the grocery store automatically switches from a potential cellar filling serial killer to a dead ringer of Stonewall Jackson. Amazing! Also, more educational and less fear inducing entertainment could only lead to easier interaction with strangers and better solo sleeping during Chris' work trips. It's a win/win.
I could get an "eat more vegetables" resolution worked out with just one word: Salsa. Not only is it chocked full of natures best, but it's versatile! Making eggs? Add some salsa to spice things up! It literally makes everything (ok, maybe not desserts) taste better. Chips, rice, corn, hamburgers, chicken, Mac n' cheese(don't judge me), it's never a bad choice! You can even buy the discount brand (made in New York City) for a lighter wallet and a lighter person in general! Talk about a fulfilling full feeling! Plus, you set yourself up for a Pace Picante style joke from your friends and who doesn't enjoy a good ribbing....and a good teasing? Fun and healthy!
In all seriousness, the New Year is a welcome chance to change what needs changing(hopefully not diapers as much around here) and bettering yourself in whatever way you feel necessary. So, I think I'll start enjoying my intentions right now with one of the 18 bags of chips left over from all the many parties we've had and some spicy goodness accompanied with an hour of Biography. I'll just pretend that I don't notice the tempting string of Beauty Queen Murders beckoning me from 3 channels away. I already feel better about what 2014 has in store! Happy New Year!
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