Wednesday, January 5, 2011

I resolve...



There are a few resolutions I could be following through on. Like heading back to the gym and working out - it has been far too long and I am expecting a guilt inducing phone call from my personal trainer any day now.

But, I still have chocolate that needs eating. And I got a wonderfully soft pair of pyjamas and cute slippers for Christmas that need breaking in. And a new book to read (actually two new books.) One is Bill Bryson's At Home, which I am reading at home because remember what happened the last time I read one of his books out in public.
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22 comments:

  1. SueannJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Ha!! Yep...gotta break in those pj's
    And can't have chocolate laying around either.
    Enjoy
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  2. VioletSkyJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    SueAnn: I guess eventually, the PJs will need to be washed

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  3. MYMJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    So, you're resolution is to eat chocolate and read in your PJs daily? Good luck keeping that one!

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  4. The SagittarianJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    ooh, I got that book too! One of my resolutions is to actually take time to read more, and when I go on leave next week I am sure I will be able to do that!! Happy New Year.

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  5. VioletSkyJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Drowsey: well, I succeeded today!

    Saj: I am thoroughly enjoying it. I so want to underline and highlight bits (but, I cannot deface a book, so I have a pad of post it notes handy instead)

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  6. CharJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    ahhh, yes...and the reason why i don't make resolutions - i never keep them

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  7. VioletSkyJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Char: I actually don't, either. though every year, when I think about the resolutions I don't make, I rather wish I did - my life would so much more organized then!

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  8. Annie JeffriesJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    I resolve to repeat no resolutions from the past. They all were broken. This year I'm focusing on a single word - finish. To that end, I have lots to either finish up and complete OR be finished with and reallocate to somewhere else in the world - trash, Good Will, etc. Sounds like a recipe for success to me.

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  9. persiflageJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Who invented resolutions anyway? Flawlessly constructed academic studies probably show that they are the single largest cause of depression and anxiety.
    I make lots of resolutions when I am angry, but they evaporate within a few hours. Worse luck!
    What the world needs is a reliable supply of moral fibre. If you know of any such, send me some. Sounds like a good way to get rich.
    I love those poppies.

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  10. VioletSkyJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Annie: yes, my only resolution is to get organized - but I'm not saying how much

    Persiflage: you bring uop a good point. most of my anxiety (and inaction?) is caused by my failure to follow through on any 'resolutions' (of course, I keep them all in my head so there is no evidence of a plan doomed to failure)

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  11. jabblogJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Resolve never to make resolutions - then you can't go wrong . . . probably.
    I enjoyed your post on conversation. I'm a listener (mostly) married to a talker but, like you, find myself conversing with complete strangers at check-outs.
    As for Yan, Tan, Tethera - the roots lie in the Celtic language once spoken throughout the British Isles and now confined mostly to Wales and parts of Scotland, Ireland and Cornwall.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I've learned to ignore the whole resolution thing. Cause yeah, I never follow up, so what's the point?

    - Jazz

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  13. IreneJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    I hadn't heard about that Bill Bryson book. I'll have to get it now.

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  14. ReadyForAChangeJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    I know that exact feeling. But instead of a book. its a a whole set of tv series and in stead of chocolate. its chips. Your not the only one with this feeling. I am right there with you.,

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  15. geewitsJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    That sounds cozy. I actually already read the book I got for Christmas and that's so unusual for me I'm going to post about it. You know. Later.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I love Bill Bryson. "Notes from a small island" is my favourite.

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  17. LVJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I gave up on making resolutions a long time ago. I am just thankful if I can get up in the mornings.

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  18. VioletSkyJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Jabblog: sometimes one needs that boost of a commitment, though (even if it rarely works)

    Jazz: it is a sad reminder of our failings

    Nora: do. he can write nothing that is not entertaining

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  19. VioletSkyJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Geewits: yes, I know 'later' very well!

    Scott: that was my introduction to his work and is still my favourite.

    RFAC: I can do that, too. I have a dvd set for Boardwalk Empire to watch and I think chips may be approrpiate

    LV: we should all resolve to just wake up every morning....

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Guilt is the default emotion for this time of year. And you are a Bryson fan? It speaks very well of you.

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  21. secret agent womanJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Resolving to read more funny books - you could have that one.

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  22. VioletSkyJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Mr Writeon: thanks!

    SAW: that barely needs a resolve, but I'll take it

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