New Year's Resolutions

Or Not

from JoeUser Forums

It's a New Year. I never give New Year's much thought. Fuck resolutions and all that bullshit. I don't have time for them.

Don't get me wrong I have no problems with other people who make a list of them for the upcoming year with your "I'm going to quit" somethings. I'm going to quit smoking, drinking, overeating, being an asshole, etc. etc. etc.

Why wait until now to start? Why wait to fucking January? Why because that month starts with a J? Then why didn't you start last July?

I had a point somewhere I wanted to make, but I lost my train of thought. That or I never had a point.

What I'm trying to say is this year I stopped and actually considered resolutions but not really. I think I was more reflecting on life, not just my life but life in general, and also death in general. Things always change. Life gets better or life gets worse; rarely does it stay the same.

For a second a few days ago, I was wishing I could freeze time but why would I want that? I'm in a good place in my life and I honestly feel it's only going to get better, so why in the hell would I want to freeze time?

Is it because my parents are both in their late 60s? Why think about it now as the year changes and not in July? I say July so randomly but maybe it's not so arbitrary. My birthday is in July. So why not have these thoughts as I turn a year older instead of having them as it turns 2009? Also, if I'm good right now and I feel it's only going to get better does it mean I'm scared of being happy? Or on some level am I scared to find out "being happy" really isn't that special?

I really don't know, but the hell with resolutions, freezing time, and expectations. Life, if you're trying to tell me something then in the words of that great Rufus song, "Tell Me Something Good".

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Okay Roy, now how in the hell do you embed a youtube video? :-|

 

 

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

I'm with you on this one, mate.  While the start of the year seems like a good time to do something about changing bad habits, it really should be when a person feels most capable.  Toni and I both gave up cigarettes last year and we did this when we were ready and not as a resolution.  I think some people think the start of a new year is a chance to right wrongs.  But as far as I'm concerned, this could be any time.

By the way, thanks to you and Rose for the card and hope you both have a great 2009.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

I don't make New Year's Resolutions.  I just never got that whole tradition.

If you were someone who didn't follow time, lived in a monastery say, and one day you came out to go to the gym, (ok I know), you'd know its the New Year (at least the first couple weeks) by the length of time you have to wait for a cardio machine.

Those new resolutions make most gyms a fire hazard the first few weeks of the year and disturb the rhythm of everyone else's workout.  ;P

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

 

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

I like the idea of a clean slate. I don't make resolutions anymore, like quitting things. I kind of like to reflect on the year and make new goals. I also do that in my birthday month, which begins with the letter O. October, olley-olley-oxen free, organ and other pleasureable O words. O:)

I also like to make resolutions for other people, but it rarely sticks. }:) Good to see you back. My resolution for you and Rose is to be here more.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

I agree with Kelly...Just glad to see ya writing on here...

<3  

 

Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

 

 

Okay Roy, now how in the hell do you embed a youtube video?

very carefully! :lol:  (I'll send you a step-by-step how to via JU message later)

While the start of the year seems like a good time to do something about changing bad habits, it really should be when a person feels most capable.

I agree with Maso. You quit or change when YOU are ready. No person or no amount of preaching or no date on a calendar can tell you when that time is.

That belongs to you.

 

Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top

Mark,

I'm with you on this one, mate. While the start of the year seems like a good time to do something about changing bad habits, it really should be when a person feels most capable. Toni and I both gave up cigarettes last year and we did this when we were ready and not as a resolution. I think some people think the start of a new year is a chance to right wrongs. But as far as I'm concerned, this could be any time.

By the way, thanks to you and Rose for the card and hope you both have a great 2009.

I guess I was just wondering if people make resolutions because they really want to better themselves or because it's some tradition like hanging stockings.

I'm glad the card got there we didn't mail it until the 15th.

Good to see ya, mate.


Tova,

I don't make New Year's Resolutions.  I just never got that whole tradition.

If you were someone who didn't follow time, lived in a monastery say, and one day you came out to go to the gym, (ok I know), you'd know its the New Year (at least the first couple weeks) by the length of time you have to wait for a cardio machine.

Those new resolutions make most gyms a fire hazard the first few weeks of the year and disturb the rhythm of everyone else's workout. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 


:LOL:

Happy New Year!!

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Kelly,

I like the idea of a clean slate. I don't make resolutions anymore, like quitting things. I kind of like to reflect on the year and make new goals. I also do that in my birthday month, which begins with the letter O. October, olley-olley-oxen free, organ and other pleasureable O words.

:) So are you tell me you start each day with a big O?

BTW .. I'm talking about Orange juice .. what were you thinking about? ;)

I also like to make resolutions for other people, but it rarely sticks. }:) Good to see you back. My resolution for you and Rose is to be here more.

Thanks. Good to be back. I'll tell Rose she needs to write more. :)

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Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Rose,

I agree with Kelly...Just glad to see ya writing on here...

She wants us both to write. :)

 

Roy,

I agree with Maso. You quit or change when YOU are ready. No person or no amount of preaching or no date on a calendar can tell you when that time is.

That belongs to you.

Exactly.

Good thing I'm damn near perfect. ;)

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Okay Roy, now how in the hell do you embed a youtube video?

very carefully! (I'll send you a step-by-step how to via JU message later)

Thanks, Roy. I can't believe I finally did it.

Thank God I can follow instructions really well. At least, Rose really thinks so. ;P

Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top

BTW .. I'm talking about Orange juice .. what were you thinking about?

I like to start my day with an olive in my dirty martini!

Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top

(I'll send you a step-by-step how to via JU message later)

Send to me as well, please!

As for the article, I just made the same general statement on another blog.  Why wait?  Make the resolution when you are ready to make the change. 

Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

Kelly,

I like to start my day with an olive in my dirty martini!

Now that's a way to start a day.

Rose's birthday is in October, too. Some O words she finds pleasurable are Orange chicken and Oprah's O magazine.

Doc,

Send to me as well, please!

Did Roy send it to you? If not I could forward his instructions.

As for the article, I just made the same general statement on another blog.  Why wait?  Make the resolution when you are ready to make the change. 

Exactly.

I'm still going to wait though because one of my resolutions is NOT to forward instructions and I rather see you get the instuctions. ;)

 

Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top

Did Roy send it to you? If not I could forward his instructions.

Please do.  I think he is busy on the Bunny slope. ;)

Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top

You know you got me started with that song didn't you?!  Oh that guitar!....it's nice to see you writing again...now if only Rose would hop on the band wagon!

Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top

Doc,

Please do. I think he is busy on the Bunny slope.

Sent. It's crazy but it actually works. :)

Donna,

You know you got me started with that song didn't you?!  Oh that guitar!....it's nice to see you writing again...now if only Rose would hop on the band wagon!

So are you tell me you would karaoke that song? If so let me know where and when. ;)

I'll tell Rose you said to JUMP on that wagon. :)

Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

Hey mate, do you think you could forward the instructions on how to embed a video to me as well?  I'd really appreciate it.  Thanks :)

Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top

Hey mate, do you think you could forward the instructions on how to embed a video to me as well? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks

I will PM you, mate