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Resolve to make keepable resolutions in 2008

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Contributed by: Connie Massa on 12/20/2007

I've been thinking hard about what my New Year's resolutions are going to be this year.

I could take the standard route and go with losing a couple pounds, exercising or eating healthier, but let's face it, who actually follows through with those? Setting myself up to fail seems absurd. I'm focusing more on what I might actually conquer.

After brainstorming, I came up with the following list of improvements that will make the most difference in my life. I believe I am up to the task.

First, I am never going to clean windows again. I have spent countless hours trying to find the magic cleaning agent that doesn't leave streaks. I have tried vinegar, dish soap, ammonia, spray foams, bathroom cleaners, car windshield fluid and every conceivable glass cleaner known to man. None of them work. Period.

Knowing this, I still attempt this job year after year. I have come to the conclusion that the only person my windows matter to is the one looking out of them. Never in my life has someone entered my home and said, "Gee, Connie, your windows are so dirty I can't see in them." Going forward, it's the responsibility of the person looking out. If they want to see something, they can clean it themselves. I already feel that 2008 is getting off to a great start.

Second, no more going to any type of kitchen gadget, candle or jewelry party. Over the years, I have attended more than my fair share of them. Like most women, I have ultimately purchased the cheapest thing from the display in order to help the hostess get her free gift. I've bought kitchen gadgets that I don't know how to use, candles that won't burn and jewelry that I would only consider wearing to a costume party. To add insult to injury, I have been roped into hosting an additional party so the hostess can get more free gifts. Next year, I'm officially adopting the DARE motto. Just say NO. I'm not even going to ask to see the catalog in lieu of going to the party.

Third, I'm done grooming my Basset Hound, Clover. For five and one half years I have bathed her and trimmed her nails. It's turning into a huge production. As soon as I turn on the shower and call her name, she bolts out the dog door. I then have to bribe her back in the house waving her leash and promising her a walk. After getting her back in and hooking the leash to her collar, I drag her into the shower while Mark barricades the door.

After bath time is nail time. We get her outside and lay her on her back. One at a time, Mark attempts to control her other three flailing legs while I clip the nails on the fourth. I can compare this procedure to riding a rodeo bull that is cinched tightly and in a real bad mood. By the time it's over, the rider is is usually the one who is worse for wear. From now on, she'll be going to a professional groomer. I'm done trying to win this battle with a fifty-pound Juggernaut.

I've decided after years of failed resolutions I have been looking at this from the wrong perspective. Instead of planning what I'm going to do, I should be planning what I'm NOT going to do. That way, I have resolutions that I can keep and make my life a little bit easier at the same time. 2008 is going to be a bumper year.

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Submitted By: Michael Rule

posted on 12/21/2007 @ 4:24:31 PM

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This is awesome. I actually haven't made resolutions in years, but I have never made NOT resolutions! But..... can we get thru Christmas first??

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Submitted By: Connie Massa

posted on 12/21/2007 @ 1:52:03 PM

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Amen to that Charmaine! No more pressure.

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Submitted By: Charmaine Robledo

posted on 12/21/2007 @ 10:36:40 AM

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Those are good resolutions. In fact, I make those every day. I always think I'll be better each year and pretend I'm going to lose weight or be more responsible with my money. Never works out. Ever.

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Connie Massa has posted 23 stories and 3 comments since joining on 10/2/2007. Connie Massa 's average story rating is 5.

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