Relatively Minor
Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could indeed be ... relatively minor.
Minor Resolutions
I fell back an hour this past year, and my husband and I devoured the bird for Thanksgiving. I participated in some Black Friday shopping—the specials were absurd! I grabbed a few gifts, which wasn’t all; the following Saturday, I went downtown to shop small. With a finger on my mouse and Google as my guide, I surfed the net on Cyber Monday to see what deals I could find.
I got my ornaments from the closet and decorated the tree with tinsel and garland. The presents were all wrapped as prettily as can be — until one was carried off by my AussieDoodle, Daisy. “Oh, no, you don’t, Daisy; bring that back here!” Heeding my warning, she dropped it on the floor. That package was meant to be a gift for our neighbors next door.
Christmas was okay — not too exciting — but having those days off was very inviting. Spending time with friends and family brought welcome cheer. That is, until somebody dropped the ball during a champagne toast — here we go into another year!
I made several resolutions, hoping to list at least five things to help me live a better life in 2025.
Losing weight sits at the top of my list (it seems to be number one every year) because Little Debbie and her treats seem to add pounds to my rear. A diet focusing on what I should eat has never been part of my plan. I’d rather have my cake and eat it, too — who cares where the calories land?
Exercising more takes the second spot; it’s always part of my daily routine. Whatever the weather, I lace up my shoes and walk or run. Mile by mile, the distance doesn’t matter; it helps relieve my stress (and keeps me from gaining weight).
Organization is resolution number three; I file receipts monthly. The past twelve months have been so busy that papers occupy most of my dining room table. This might even help my resolution to lose weight, as there’s no more extended room for a dinner plate!
Another resolution (number four) is to sit down and read more. However, when I get comfortable in my favorite chair, I think of everything I should do instead of just sitting there. Then my mind starts racing about a 5K or 10K ... and I put my book down until another day.
Saving money and spending less should be my fifth resolution; however, I’m not sure I would survive that decision. As a confessed shopaholic, I need to see what new items I can purchase each week, even though I probably don’t need them.
As 2025 approaches, I’m focused on my resolutions and ready to see them through. I have my list to check twice, and I hope you do, too!
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