New Year's Resolution.

Do you make one???

I use to. Every year I would make a new resolution to try to improve myself, my life, my health. Everything! Even the capitalists of the year expect us to make New Year's resolutions. I am beginning to think our economy thrives on them.

First of all, how many weight loss commercials have you seen since Jan. 1st? I had just gotten use to seeing Kirsty Ally going on about Jenny Craig, now we have the "Counselors" trying to get us to come on in and give it a try. They are even offering a free entree. I'm running right out for my free tasteless lunch. I figure my weight loss resolutions usually lasted until lunch time on Jan. 1st.

Have you checked out the advertisements in the newspaper? WE all must have made a resolution to get organized. You can buy any type of plactic container, storage container, even space age storage bags to assist you in this resolution. The only thing you see more of in the advertisements is exercise equipment.

Have you made the promise to exercise more yourself? Me either. Do I need to? When was the last time you saw me??? Of course I need to! Don't we all? (Except for Chris who runs more than I sit upright.) But making a resolution doesn't make it happen. I evidently haven't found a reason to make it happen. Now don't get me wrong, I love to do aerobics, step, and walking, but that means I have to get up and get dressed. That in itself is a chore.

So...here are my resolutions for 2007. And I think I can stick to them:
1. Take a nap every afternoon.
2. Eat more chocolate.
3. Enjoy the company of my friends and family.
4. Enjoy corny jokes.
5. Pass on meaningful emails.
6. Ride the fourwheeler.
7. Go for long rides with the window open and the radio blaring.
8. Take a bubble bath and read a good book.
9. Solve Sudoku puzzles.
10. Pet my animals.

I think these would be easy to keep these resolutions. I have made them a part of my life. Enjoy the things that make you happy. Do I need to do those other things? Yes. But until I'm ready, I'll stick with what I know best.