New Year's Resolutions

Happy New Year Bloggers!! Sure hope it's a good one. Today, I'm writing about resolutions. Everyone still sticking to the ones you made for 2012??

Usually, I make the same resolutions every year and that is to not make any. So far I've been able to keep that one for a whole year. I know the most popular wish people have is to lose weight by dieting. I've tried that with dismal results; just like most of the planet. Every January we are bombarded with weight loss advertisements. Are you sick of them already?? I know I am. There must be a million dieting plans out there! Everyone wants a quick fix for something that has to be a lifestyle change in order to successfully drop pounds and get in shape.

I had a really difficult time deciding what I wanted to resolve about for the brand new year. In the past, I have resolved to buy more interesting jewelry (I was highly successful with that one!); or have planned to do a service project (I decided to start a library for my local battered moms shelter); or work with my health issues. I actually did the library for one and one-half years, and still working on maintaining a healthier life style. Not easy from a wheelchair!!

This New Year's Eve I mulled my choices over while watching the various celebrations on television. I wanted to be sure my resolution (I only do one per year) would be something that was attainable. I know better by now not to try a resolution that's destined to fail - My ego and self-esteem can't handle that. Well, maybe it can - but why tempt fate??!!

After a brief review of events in my life the last year, I concluded that I wanted to expand my social circle. Most of the friends I had become very close to over my years here have passed away in the past year, thus diminishing my friendships fast. I've started on my way to success by waving to everyone that passes by my room. That's my first step. I also decided to use my wheelchair and get out of bed and my room. I haven't been able to do that since my chair is in the shop. They finally brought me a loner to use till mine gets repaired. After that step, it'll get harder to make friends since I am unable to speak at all sometimes, or else above a bare whisper. Communication will be a challenge. Best handled on a case-by-case basis. Wish me luck!!

Anyway, Happy New Year everybody. I wish all of my followers have a happy and healthy 2012. Please remember to stop by next Thursday. 'Til then- -

Love Always, Darci