I've decided that for me, resolutions always imply that I am currently inadequate in some way. They seriously bite into my self-esteem, and are not very productive in terms of making changes in my life.
For the world, for casual conversations, I'm going to list something frivolous like, "I resolve to finally learn how to play the piano." Takes care of cocktail party chatter anyway, right? No need to bare my soul to strangers that way. But for real, nope, nothing, nada.
I'm just going to keep being me and try to have this baby, and muddle my way through the rest. It's the best imperfect me can do.
I'm not slagging anyone's choice to make a resolution btw, maybe it works better for them to have a specific goal. Whatever gets you through the night, right?
Speaking of poor self-observation skills, I can't decide which post I should submit to Mel's 2007 Creme de la Creme list, and I want to do it, since I did it last year, but I don't know which one is my best. Sooo, buds, my readers, can you tell me which post you think is my best? Is there anyone in particular that you think stands out? I'm not asking you to read through my entire blog or anything, I'm just wondering if you can think of something good you liked in particular.
Off to do many errands and maybe go to a New Year's Eve Party. Take care all, and have a happy one.
How about the one about magical thinking?
ReplyDelete"The Reluctant Post" or the magical thinking post. Both are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI like all your posts that reference The West Wing ;)
ReplyDeleteThe one about being in the hole is my personal fave but this one
http://nomatterhowsmall.blogspot.com/2007/04/not-enough-ram.html
is more important; maybe the most important thing I have learned this year.
I'm not real big on the resolution issue, either. If I'm going to accomplish something it won't be acheived just because I said I would do it at the beginning of the year. So my resolution, is to not make anymore resolutions. Damnit. I already failed. Haha!
ReplyDeleteI'm not real big on the resolution issue, either. If I'm going to accomplish something it won't be acheived just because I said I would do it at the beginning of the year. So my resolution, is to not make anymore resolutions. Damnit. I already failed. Haha!
ReplyDeleteI was also going to suggest the post about magical thinking.
ReplyDeleteBut isn't this a resolution? "I'm just going to keep being me and try to have this baby, and muddle my way through the rest." Maybe, it's just me, but it does seem that you alone are "willing" this pregnancy. You go girl!!!
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