31 December 2012

New Year Resolutions!!


New Year Resolutions!!



Every year, as far as I can remember, I have always made New Year resolutions. I still remember when my resolutions were simple -  get better grades, be good, go to every party..... As I got older, the list got harder and more complicated - find the right man and get married, have 2.5 children, get rich fast....

So this year, I have a simple list. Here is my list - what does yours look like?
  1. Appreciate the little things in life (well, you know those two carat little shiny rocks in the jewelry store - I would appreciate them for my birthday.... Hey I AM appreciating the little things in life!!!)
  2. Lose weight (what self-respecting woman NOT have that on her list?)
  3. Exercise more (I am proud of myself here, I got myself a step counter. Now all the steps I take from the sofa to the kitchen to get a snack, count. But I think its not working properly, missing a couple of numbers)
  4. Be calmer and more peaceful (but I can't help it if the people around me make it their New Year resolution to irritate me!)
  5. Be more honest (of course, all those white lies don't count)
  6. Clean out the garage and get rid of all the clutter (well, not the Masterpiece I drew when I was 3 or 4 years old. I was meaning to frame it and display it. And that dress - I looked so good in it in my college days- when I lose my weight then I will fit into it, and all that exercise equipment - I will need that to lose weight. You know what, let me keep this resolution for another time)
  7. Stop buying more than I need (Oh come on!!! Can't a girl have any fun?)
  8. Contribute to World Peace (Of course, it's all in my hands - let me try peace on the home front first)
  9. Be more environmentally conscious (exactly where was I supposed to put that empty tin again?)
  10. And finally, but not last: eat healthier (CHOCOLATE here I come! Didn't recent research show that chocolate actually makes you lose weight? And makes you happier? Now armed with my new step counter and chocolate and all those trips to the grocery store - wow, by March I would have achieved my goal, in fact several of my goals - 2, 3, 4 AND 10!)
To make me feel confident that I am on the right path, I have major companies behind me; selling me a dozen quick fixes. All I have to do is buy that new wonder pill to lose weight, or join that self help course and voila! inner peace. Or join a few health clubs - it's ALL for free in January as long as you buy a full years subscription..... The choices are too many and I don't know where to begin!

So this year, I've made up my mind - I AM JUST GOING TO BE MYSELF! With my double (or more) chins, and with all my complications and temperament, desires, wants and needs.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, my friends.

Whatever your resolutions are for this year - enjoy yourselves and laugh a lot, love freely and share. Start with sharing your resolutions for this year with me...........

With love and peace

Prasantha
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8 comments:

  1. samatha31 December 2012 at 11:01

    fantastic resolutions.me also follow some of you.thank you very much for a nice blog.we loved it.all the best for you and your upcomming articles.
    samatha

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  2. Unknown31 December 2012 at 12:56

    IF resolutions are solutions:: be happy!!
    To resolve is to implement not to supplement inaction
    If words are worthless what else is worthy??

    an oldman

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    1. Unknown1 January 2013 at 06:23

      Dear Nanna,you are so right! I guess we should try to make our words worthy by translating them into action :-).Happy New Year!

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    2. Shanthi1 January 2013 at 22:07

      Words of wisdom uncle and they have great message for us . Thank you!

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  3. Shanthi1 January 2013 at 03:37

    Lovely ! I was smiling through reading all of them . I want Nr. 1 - just small little things - the 2 carats ones will do :-). Hmmmmm 2 and 3 on my list always :-(. God dammit! who said eating chocolate is healthy - I just lost 3.5 hrs not eating a chocolate - was strict on this resolution at the turn of the year and already now u r tempting me to break it :-). Reading through rest of the points - it looks like u had exactly me on mind :-). Aren't we all more or less the same :-). We love the way you are and wishing you and the family all the very best for 2013. You do not need a 2012.

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    1. Unknown1 January 2013 at 06:20

      Yes, we are all the same :). Somethings never change. And yes, my friend, I did have you and me in mind..... Happy New Year! I wouldn't have you any other way either.... As for chocolate issue.... take your pick. Some say good, some say bad. I decided to take the research that works for me :-)

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  4. Unknown1 January 2013 at 20:38

    Loved it.....came via Shanti to this blog...and voila!...see the resolutions same as mine...it is the 1st day...and so far keeping it on....I still want to wear my slinky chiffon s and dance a la Chandini style...Shanti N--- shameshme you promised you will be good...wink....

    Thanks for sharing ...

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  5. Unknown9 June 2013 at 12:54

    hi there ....saw your interest in sarees in sage and slingback blog I also share the same kind of interests.mail me on sarakhan1453@gmail.com to see some lovely kanchi and masaba pieces

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