You Say You Want A Resolution, Well...

 

I normally don't do new year resolutions. My comfort circle is small and I don't like to go outside the box. (Man, is that a Yogi Berra line, or what?) I'm a bit depressed after reading a blogger's list of accomplishments from last year's resolution. My accomplishment was to not eat a box of cookies in one setting. 

This coming year, I'll give it a whirl, starting  with the promise to be less cynical and more open to ideas and ... Lol. Yeah, right. 

But, seriously, it's never too late to change. Right?

Ok, I'm going to create a list that will be taking  me outside my comfort zone, but not adding anything like going to France or climbing Chomolungma like some people did. (((Sigh)))

1) Drop Walmart and buy a membership to Costco. I have felt guilty all year using Walmart when I know how much their employees are paid and that many rely on food stamps. Costco has managed to give zero fucks to the Trump regime, plus I hear they are going to be building safe places for the homeless. Which reminds me... shout out to Rick Steves who has donated millions to a shelter which allows people to shower and clean their clothes. When you don't have a home, the seemingly simple act of showering and having clean clothes is beyond stressful. This means a lot, so kudos to Steves. 

2) Exercise every day. I have been doing great so far when I started in August. I also gave up all sugar. I feel loads better and plan to continue the routine, but perhaps bring it up a notch. No, not lifting tractor tires, but adding more weights, perhaps. 

3) Take the train somewhere. My choices are New Orleans or New York. I'm more interested in the architecture and food rather than people, which brings me to number four...

4) Start a conversation with a stranger. I don't mean butt into a conversation. That's weird. But if the timing is right and usually you can tell when someone wants to talk, I'll chime in. This one will be difficult for me. My mama taught me to always be polite but when you're an introvert whose heart starts to palpitate around a crowd, this will be going way outside my comfort zone.

5) Read a book I normally would pass up. It could actually be written by a right wing nutcase, or, it could be one of those romance novels, or, a classic, like, Moby Dick. Mmm...not Moby Dick. 

6) Try sushi. I confess! I have never eaten it. I am shocked when people say it's delicious. I'm highly skeptical, but I will try it. 

7) Interview a well known person for the blog. I did this a few times in my former blog with unsatisfactory results. I won't name names, because I can't remember them, but one was a young man who was entering the Iditarod for the first time. He had some health issues so the trek would be especially difficult. I think he made it about a mile before he crashed. My thoughts about the Iditarod have changed. As much as the dogs seem to like it, almost to the point of hysteria, I don't think they are treated well, so I no longer follow the race. But, I will think of a few people and see what happens when I try to reach out. *Despite above image, I shall interview a living being and not a painting on a wall.

8) Buy a tulle dress and wear it in public. What can I say? I'm a sucker for tulle and sequins. I might even purchase a fancy brand item. Brand names don't impress me but I heard the quality is far better. I once owned a pair of orange Nikes. I walked around Chicago in them and I felt ridiculous. They also hurt my feet. Bigly. 

9) Dostadning. The Swedish Death Clean. I tried this last year and did get rid of a lot of "stuff." Somehow those empty spaces filled up again. I have always been a maximalist. I believe your surroundings convey who you are. I'm not your friend if you don't have books or paintings. Anyway, a good spring cleaning and leaving those spaces empty is the goal. I need to stay off Temu and eBay. 

10) Movie. I have not been to a movie theater in a very long time. I don't want to say it was probably, 'Gravity,' starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. I don't wanna, but that might be it. It doesn't even matter the film. I just need to have a plan, ride the bus and spend two hours in fantasy land. It's not a difficult task. It really isn't. The problem is, I don't like being told what to do. Ever. So even if it's by me, I wonder if I'll listen? 

Ok, let's quit here. I don't want to make goals that for me will be chucked- by me. This is a doable list. We shall meet here next year and check the results. 

Happy almost New Year!