I was going to dredge up my 2009 New Year's Resolutions and do a witty analysis of my epic fail progress on them. But the truth is, I have no business making New Year's Resolutions. I do not follow through well. I am distractible and wait a minute...where was I? And I am highly irresponsible with high ticket priced items. Just ask Big how many times I've lost or "misplaced" a camera. People are more important than things. Right? RIGHT? I digress.
If you're still with me, you probably know that folks are typically firmly for or against making resolutions, with very little middle ground. I tend to make them every year. Most of the time I'm rewriting the same ones. Mitzi Gaynor wasn't the only "cock-eyed optimist". I have no idea why I choose to be in the pro-resolution camp. Seriously. Do you know, as a speech therapist working with my amazing patients, the only thing which grossed me out more than seeing copious amounts of mucous was the super-spidey scary thought of setting measureable goals for my patients to achieve? Oh, the pressure! Would they swallow/speak/pay attention for "x" amount of trials with 80, 90 or 100% accuracy? Well, would they? Inquiring minds (and insurance companies) wanted to know.
I think I make resolutions because it's a grand idea to think that I could pull off writing something down and actually crossing it off my list. In fact, I do write things down. I have several notebooks and pens scattered throughout my house, car, and purse. I'm what you call an IDEA person. I'm sure I read somewhere where my thoughts and creativity are necessary in some contrived group work situations.
One could argue for the intrinsic accountability in making resolutions. However, as I've noted...this accountability did nothing for me.
And because of that...without further ado, I give you:
My Resolution for 2010:
"Wag more and bark less".
So...what camp are you in? pro-resolution? anti-resolution? And BTW, do you have great plans for tonight? Happy New Year, my friends.
