Resolutions. Hope or pie in sky?

footfootfoot · 12-31-2008, 04:43 AM

The only resolution I ever kept was my resolution not to make any more resolutions.

I feel great about myself. I am not a failure.

Shawnee123 · 12-31-2008, 07:41 AM

Heh. Good point foot.

While I come off sounding like I'm trying to be oh sooooo noble in my post in the other NYR thread, it's not really that.

I don't know about anyone else, but I can make the obligatory promises to myself and they're really not different than any other day. Yes, I'm going to be less sensitive, yes I'm going to organize my life, yes I'm going to lose 30 pounds...etc and so on.

The thing is, when you promise that you'll do these things, and time goes by and it hasn't actually happened, you might think "man I'm a big suckee failure."

These are things I plan to do, and have taken small steps toward each of these things, but I know that a change in my life takes small steps...me attempting a giant leap and emerging as a superhero with a big S on my chest (for Shawnee, silly) will only result in me feeling big disappointment: "what, it's January 20th and my bedroom closet is STILL a mess?"

However, I don't know that all humans are hard on themselves, but I know I can be.

Though my resolution is simply remembering to be conscious of those who we meet every day, and being kind is something I think I usually am, I remind myself that taking an extra minute or two to make sure I am hopefully making someone's day a little cheerier...well, that's attainable and satisfying.

I'm not really so noble. :p

Here's to all of you, and may all your hopes and dreams come true in 2009. For those of you going through difficult times, my heart goes out to you. Lord knows I've been there. For those whose lives are going well, I wish you continued success and happiness. Every day is a gift, and a chance to laugh, cry, and love.

Happy New Year, Cellar friends.

Shawnee

12-31-2008, 04:43 AM	#1
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	The only resolution I ever kept was my resolution not to make any more resolutions. I feel great about myself. I am not a failure. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

12-31-2008, 07:41 AM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Heh. Good point foot. While I come off sounding like I'm trying to be oh sooooo noble in my post in the other NYR thread, it's not really that. I don't know about anyone else, but I can make the obligatory promises to myself and they're really not different than any other day. Yes, I'm going to be less sensitive, yes I'm going to organize my life, yes I'm going to lose 30 pounds...etc and so on. The thing is, when you promise that you'll do these things, and time goes by and it hasn't actually happened, you might think "man I'm a big suckee failure." These are things I plan to do, and have taken small steps toward each of these things, but I know that a change in my life takes small steps...me attempting a giant leap and emerging as a superhero with a big S on my chest (for Shawnee, silly) will only result in me feeling big disappointment: "what, it's January 20th and my bedroom closet is STILL a mess?" However, I don't know that all humans are hard on themselves, but I know I can be. Though my resolution is simply remembering to be conscious of those who we meet every day, and being kind is something I think I usually am, I remind myself that taking an extra minute or two to make sure I am hopefully making someone's day a little cheerier...well, that's attainable and satisfying. I'm not really so noble. :p Here's to all of you, and may all your hopes and dreams come true in 2009. For those of you going through difficult times, my heart goes out to you. Lord knows I've been there. For those whose lives are going well, I wish you continued success and happiness. Every day is a gift, and a chance to laugh, cry, and love. Happy New Year, Cellar friends. Shawnee __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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