Resolutions

 

              According to a brief internet search, the most popular New Years Resolutions are as follows:

1.      Save more money

2.      Eat healthier

3.      Exercise more

4.      Lose weight

5.      To spend more time with friends and family

How number five isn’t number one is a mystery to me. That seems like the most important one. But apparently, that view isn’t shared by most Americans. I personally have a love hate relationship with New Years Resolutions. Sure, it is good to make a list of things you want to improve on. But sticking to the list is a whole different story. And why make the list if it goes out the window within the first week.

Several years ago I did make a Resolution. It was a very small one. It was, however, uncovered after a few weeks by my very own mother. We were talking about Resolutions one day in the kitchen and the conversation in part was this:

Son: “I actually made a Resolution this year.”

              Mother: “Was it to make your bed every day?”

              Son: “Why, yes it was, but I didn’t think anyone would notice.”

              Obviously the main take away from this conversation was that I had been so delinquent in making my bed that just a brief spell was enough to catch the attention of the mother. As time wore on the resolution wore off no doubt to the disappointment of said mother. I think though, that particular resolution made it past January 17, which is Ditch New Years Resolution Day. 

    So maybe they are worth it. At least until the 17th.