As 2005 winds to an end, I’m feeling the pressure to crank out some resolutions. But I’ve really got nothing. I have an annual List of Things I Will NOT Under Any Circumstances Resolve To Do, which includes quit drinking (what’s the point?) and eat better (there is nothing wrong with a diet of Starbucks coffee and Luna bars) and learn to cook (I’ve tried that, several times, and I still can only make three things, only one of which is consistently edible). Last year, I resolved to write more, which lead to this web site, so you should all thank me for that one. And honestly, I think that was the first New Year’s resolution I’ve ever made that has panned out. Go figure.
This year, so far, I have resolved to find a reliable babysitter, someone who can come regularly during the week AND on the weekend. If you live in my area and have any leads, let me know; experience and good moral character would be nice, but availability is really the only essential criteria. Wade and I have agreed to have a Date Night twice a month (as opposed to our current twice-a-year routine; see above about babysitter). And I have promised Jen that I will learn to IM. In the end, I have a list that is both completely do-able and godawful boring, which is probably not a coincidence. But I need a little spice, I think.
And so I will turn to the Internet. What do you all think I should do in 2006? What are you resolving to do? Let’s hear it–I’m up for pretty much anything.
Just don’t suggest I quit drinking.
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Do not quit drinking! I have resolved to drink more! Well really, the resolve is to get out of my wine, beer, margarita rut and try some new stuff.
I’m pretty kitchen challenged too. Maybe we should both resolve to take a cooking class. Ha, ha, ha. Oh god, I can’t!
By Andie D. on 12.31.05 4:07 pm | Permalink
Here are my basic yearly resolutions: eat better, exercise more, save money, and be more patient and try not to procrastinate too much.
I really need a fun resolution to add. I am up for any suggestions too.
Happy New Year!!
By adria on 12.31.05 4:52 pm | Permalink
I actually didn`t make any. My husband tried to make one for me — “Lose some weight!” But I told him to go to hell.
By L. on 12.31.05 5:47 pm | Permalink
Go out and get rowdy (which may include vigourous drinking, if necessary) with a girlfriend at least once a month.
I’d love to be your date one month!
By Mary P. on 12.31.05 8:35 pm | Permalink
Date night twice a year? I’m envious. We’ve been out on a date ONCE since Zed was born.
I like mary p.’s idea.
By Chag on 12.31.05 9:13 pm | Permalink
Perhaps we could combine the cooking class with the drinking more and the rowdy night out… THAT could definitely create some adventures. Especially for the cooking instructor.
By Kristen on 12.31.05 10:48 pm | Permalink
I think we need to talk!
But you already know that, and you know what we need to talk about. And it fits in very nicely with the whole babysitter plan, don’tcha know.
And the work clothes? They’re to die for…
L., good for you!
By Jenorama on 01.01.06 12:41 am | Permalink
My yearly resolutions are the same as Adria’s and I always fail almost immediately which ensures that I can then feel like shit about myself for the remaining 11.5 months of the year. Which also provides me with my rationalization for increased drinking!
The only suggestion I have for you, sweetie, is to post even more, because we as your fan club CRAVE it.
By Felicity on 01.01.06 7:29 am | Permalink
Posting more is good. I second that.
Personally, I am giving up chocolate this year, which is going to be very painful, but it needs to be done. In my case it is actually a medical necessity. I may replace it with more drinking. I only drink twice a year, so I certainly have room for improvement there!
By Laura on 01.01.06 12:27 pm | Permalink
Chocolate pudding, 2006 is all about the chocolate pudding.
Hmmm, suggestions for you? Girl, you got it goin’ on. Don’t change a thing.
By ieatcrayonz on 01.01.06 7:32 pm | Permalink
Happy New Year, Susan!
By Mary P. on 01.01.06 7:43 pm | Permalink
I agree that quiting the drink is not an option. My resolutions? Same as always…be a better mom, be a better daughter, exercise, learn to say NO to things like PTA and the scouts.
By Tara on 01.01.06 8:29 pm | Permalink
JUST SAY NO is an excellent resolution! Thanks for the reminder, Beans and Rice. And welcome to Friday Playdate!
You have all been very helpful and I thank you. Now if you will excuse me, I have to go drink some more . . .
By Susan on 01.01.06 8:45 pm | Permalink
I think you should resolve to drink more.
By MIM on 01.01.06 9:24 pm | Permalink
Knit. No, I’m serious; it counteracts the drinking. According to my physician friend, drinking destroys brain cells. But activities–such as knitting–help your brain. I’m not sure if they actually increase the number of brain cells but it keeps the ones there working (instead of playing school, Polly Pocket, or Thomas the Tank Engine or drawing pigs, which is what I’m doing right now). Scarves are so incredibly easy anybody (even me) can do them.
By MJ on 01.02.06 10:40 am | Permalink
I’m with you on hiring a babysitter. Twice while on vacation with my in-laws we were able to leave the kids behind. As a result, we have resolved to get a babysitter and get out together (hopefully once a month).
Take care and happy new year!
By theyellowwallpaper on 01.02.06 1:33 pm | Permalink
I already said that you should not quit drinking, and I mean it. Hm. Knitting. I’m curious enough to give it a shot!
(I’m actually here because you’ve been tagged! It’s my first time, so if you don’t want to, you don’t have to: http://grumppopotamus.blogspot.com/2006/01/like-virgin.html
By Andie D. on 01.02.06 2:26 pm | Permalink
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