My New Year's Re-Delusions

Adios 2011!

My New Year's Resolutions could pretty much double as my "Bucket List."  It's gonna take that long for me to complete.  I don't need to write up a list of resolutions every year.  I just renew the same list over and over.  You know; lose weight, exercise more, save money for retirement, become debt free, clean out the photo closet... they are all delusional fantasies.  (Especially the photo closet. Don't open that door unless you are prepared for an avalanche!)  The following list is actually based on a 2006 one I found in a notebook:

Gale's 2012 List

(If lost or stolen, please refer to 2011, 2010, 2009 or previous lists...)  

Green means "shows improvement" and black means totally ignored

1.  Lose Weight-   Well, a few pounds is better than nothing.  I will reach my goal by the year 2032.

2.  Save Money-   Only marginally better than # 1.  I think I can scrape up an extra $70 more than last year.

3.  Exercise 3x per week-  Getting closer!  I average 1-2x a week at yoga classes!  It has been great!

4.  Read one book monthly-  Haven't come close.  Maybe 6 books all year!  Been busy!

5.  Finish half-done craft projects-  ROFLOL!

6.  Mail out magazine article and book queries to actually sell something-  See #5.

7.  Start IRA and Drip accounts for retirement-  See #5 also.

8.  Clean out and organize all closets, laundry area, basement and garage-  #5 again!

9.  Cut out white sugar, pasta, four and rice-  Major #5!

10. Put all photos in organized books or boxes-  Still have closet avalanche!

What are some of your repeat resolutions????

Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New 2012!

See ya next year!

Gale


PS:  ROFLOL-  I just saw another old list that had "drink at least one green tea daily" and I couldn't even accomplish that!  

The Day After Christmas ( a poem--sort of)

It's the day after Christmas and all through the house, the kids are still sleeping while I use the mouse.  


Today is Mark's birthday, he's now 49.   I need to find a great gift and all will be fine.


The dishes are done and most things put away, so I've no excuse to waste this nice day.


We had a good Christmas, we all agree.  We were happy to see many friends and family.


Not all was well as you might guess, it wouldn't be normal if not for some mess.


For Christmas we got Taylor a funny goldfish, but suddenly it was floundering in it's fish dish.


Audra was in charge of him for only two days.  In that short time he nearly passed away.


But what many of you likely don't know, is Mark's a "fish whisperer" and revived his air flow.


Seems Audra felt food meant kind loving care, but all it did was suck out his water's air.


She learned a good lesson and now he's with Taylor.   I'm not sure we did that fish any favor.

Everyone in the house pitched in to get dinner.  Folks seemed to enjoy it and didn't leave thinner.  


I waited a year for Mark to hang a kitchen light, that morning he decided to do it, to my delight.


However, my excitement was very short-lived, as it crashed to the floor for the box wouldn't give.


So my lights don't match, but it doesn't matter.  Back to Home Depot to make a small clatter.


I'd better get going.  I've got chores to do.  I hope all had a great Christmas and have a Happy New Year too!


Until next time,
Gale