“Colors l” Watercolor and Ink. Copyright 2013 Totsymae
Happy New Year to you, folks. I hope life is treating you kind and you’re doing the same for it, meaning all living things and folks out there. And I really hope that’s not an effort on your part but I know everybody’s got their personal challenges, special needs and what have you. Hell, that’s all a part of living, so we have to work with what we’ve got.
Now, I’m not doing what I did last year and tell you I’m gonna do this and that for my resolutions. Shit, I didn’t resolve half of what I set out to do last year, so I won’t sit here and lie to myself again. Matter of fact, I don’t even remember half the things I said I’d do. That fine list of Gonna-Dos faded into glory, quite frankly, a week or so into the 2012 new year. I had to hunt the list down and called myself typing it up and checking off my accomplishments but I’ll be damn if that wasn’t work. To this day, I can’t remember the name of the document or where I saved it on the computer.
Now, I do recall a coupla things I’d put on the list – that I wanted to learn how to knit so I could stitch caps for folks with cancer. I’m so very, very embarassed folks. For all my good intentions, I flew off to Saudi Arabia and couldn’t remember where I put the damn knitting needles when I got back. I don’t think I bought the right yarn anyhow. I could say I’d do it this year but that may sound too much like a resolution and if I do what I did last year, which was nothing, I won’t knit the caps again, resulting in another lie and I’m not supposed to be a good liar but looks like I could very well be better at it than I think, which is no consolation to me.
And you know the thing about resolutions, it’s really sad when you have to resolve to do something you should already be doing. You see, I had to redirect this from me to you so it wouldn’t look as though I’m beating myself up. Or at least so I wouldn’t feel alone. I mean, who likes to be alone? Like, you really should be exercising and losing weight, especially if the doctor’s told you you need to shed some of them pounds. Better yet, why would you even wait for somebody to tell you to lose weight? Or stop wasting money? Or whatever, whatever…
Now. I already know I won’t be wasting my money at a fitness center. Since I know I won’t go, there’s no sense in me acting like I will. I don’t feel special or whatnot in having a fitness membership card. For me, it’s like, oh hell, I’ve wasted myself some money. I just don’t like working out in settings like that. And let’s just cut through the chase. I don’t like working out period. It feels good when I do but between you and me, a fitness membership is gonna be a real hard sell for me; however, the up side is I won’t be wasting money. In that way anyhow.
Here’s to you and the new year, folks. Have a good one.
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Happy New Year, Darling Totsy! You have brightened my days so many times, and I don’t care one bit if you knit or not. Knowing you has made me happy more times than I can count. Your delightful way with words and your lovely images are just the cat’s meow! xoxoxo
Thank you.
And likewise. I’ve had some good chuckles in reading your misadventures. Thank you for that and I’m quite sure the new year will bring more delight and naughtiness both ways
I don’t make resolutions, but I broke my own rule this year. I resolved to withdraw from all sociopolitical, religious discussions and to search for only beauty and knowledge. No self-improvement resolutions for me! As you know, I don’t do self-improvement easily. However, you did teach me a thing or two this year. Thanks!
Happy New Year, Totsy!
You broke a rule on day one already? I can see that. You’re too passionate to not say anything. And you like getting worked up to an extent. Just too legit to quit, I guess.
I’m going to keep being like the kid learning to walk. When I fall on my butt, I going to crawl back up – laughing and ready to do it all over again!
You go on and be a kid. I’m gonna hang out with the grown folks.
I have 2 resolutions; manage my money responsibly and also lose weight. I did not spend any money today and I am going to work out, I think. Later.But I have to eat my ice cream first. Happy New Year.
Enjoy your ice cream and eat some for me too. All you hav to do to work out is walk real fast to and from the refrigerator and you’d be amazed at the calories you burn. Happy New Year.
Happy New Year my friend, well stated as always.
Hi, Val and Happy New Year. Be safe and don’t give anybody trouble this year.
Happy New Year, Totsy!
Back atcha, Elyse. Keep those folk in line up on the east.
I think you are in store for some great things this year! I am glad to be watching form the sidelines!
I’m gonna believe what you tell me, Jodi. I may need you to counsel me to keep my head level and all with these great things coming.
Have a great New Year! Maybe we should be able to make our resolutions in retrospect so that for last you you can resolve to go to Saudi Arabia and write your e-book.
May this year bring you lots of wonderful detours as well!
Thank you.
Well, I learned a lot in Saudi but ask me if I’m anxious to go back and see what I say. I can’t complain and won’t. I did get a book out of going. You’re right.
I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. Just set some goals and go for them. You do that well. Very well.
I’m gonna adopt that system you’re using. Makes more sense anyway.
Well, that’s two of us and that’s a great start!
Totally agree with you, Totsy! I like to wake up every day (yes!), roll with the punches, and always have a dream or two to pursue. Thanks for all the good times (and great art) on this blog in 2013. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you also. And happy writing!
Happy New Year ( a bit late I know but I’m playing catchup) I’m just resolving to be happier.. end of !
Happy New Year. Never too late.
I don’t do resolutions anymore but last year I decided I wanted to take better care of myself. I’m trying to do it, day by day.
Happy New Year, Tots! Wish you all the very best for 2013
Happy New Year to you too. I’m juicing carrot and spinach today. Want some?
Happy New Year, Totsymae! I agreee with you 110% although as I recall last year’s NY resolution post was downright hysterical. The painting on this post is sublime.
Wishing you all the best,
C.
Thanks.
You may remember better than I do.
Happy New Year.