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Resolutions

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I used to make all the ‘normal’ resolutions – losing weight, exercising, being a better person, keeping my house clean, etc. etc. ad nauseum.

Since I’m older than dirt, I have changed the idea of resolutions for myself. I don’t know if it’s an ‘improvement’ or not, but it works for me.

My new resolutions –

  • I will live in the moment, trying to make every day as joyful as I can.
  • I will try to tell and show people how much I love them, how much they mean to me in every way I possible.
  • I will take more time to do things that give me joy – hopefully at least once a day.
  • I will be more forgiving of myself, because even though I fall short, I AM trying
  • AND I’ll be more forgiving of others, trying to be less judgmental. I’ve been noticing ‘judgmental’ in my husband more and more as we age. I’ve got to realize it’s probably inside ME, too, and I’d like to work on getting rid of it.
  • I resolve to laugh more -not just a smirk, smile, or grin – but full belly laughs.
  • I also resolve to cry when I need to, trying to let go of the reasons behind them – but to get it out, not shove it down inside.

Do you make New Year’s resolutions?

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New Year’s Day 2025!

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I hope that 2025 is a fabulous year for you, full of all the good things there are.

We had a quiet celebration here. I was hoping our backyard neighbors might shoot off some fireworks, but it was too cold, even for them this year. I’m glad they stayed warm.

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My to-do list is long today, but I’m still yawning and drinking coffee, trying to fully wake up. Our weather is definitely turning toward winter now, with freezing almost every morning and the ‘highs’ gradually getting lower each week. I really wish I could just LOOK at pretty snow pictures, photos of creative snow people and animals folks have made, watch videos of snowball fights, snow angels, and more – rather than to. actually. be. IN. it.

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My aim for the day is to clean off my drafting table in my art room in preparation for whatever comes next as a project. I almost need a bulldozer right now, but hope I can make good progress if I can just get up there.

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I’m on strike as far as cooking today. We’ll have our regular low carb lunch and hot dogs for dinner. YEA!

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Have a wonderful day. I hope that you’re off for the day from work and that you find fun ways to spend your day. Happy 2025!

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