The Absent Uncle: Oh, those resolutions

Here we are a week into the new year, so how are those resolutions holding up?

I used to be a guy that stated, even sometimes wrote down resolutions for the new year. No more. I just update year to year.

Why kid yourself? If it takes a new calendar landing on you to make a change that you should immediately do anyway – it only points out what we see every year.

Examples:

1.) Exercising more. How many gym memberships do you have to waste money on (oh I know, it was a great New Year’s deal) before you realize nothing changed. You still don’t go. (Update, I joined in August 2022 and go at least four times a week!)  

2.) Diet. Going to lose a few pounds. Do it slowly, keep it off. But it doesn’t happen quickly enough – so – buffets, pizza, and heavy carbohydrates here I come.

3.) Organize and get rid of stuff I don’t need. I’ve been doing pretty well on this one since retirement. I still buy stuff, I guess it is a work in progress. Stays on the list.

4.) Get my affairs in order. Still on the list.

5.) Reach out to at least two old friends or relatives you have lost touch with. I’ve been doing pretty well this one, but going with just two a year I think I have to live a really long life. (Evaluating)

6.) By next November I am going to get my Christmas card list up to date, buy cards, and mail them out in mid-December to avoid the guilt feeling of receiving cards. (I think I add this to my list just to have at least five things.)

7.) Plan and make the arrangements necessary for a bucket list vacation – finally. (I guess this one makes #6.)

So, the good news is that my list of resolutions is shorter by one. That is progress.

My best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2024 for you all.