Friday, January 6, 2012

Resolutions for 2012...Blah Blah Blah

Did you know that 44% of Americans make a New Year resolution?

Did you also know that 52% of statistics are completely made up?

I see you scratching your head now wondering.  Doesn't matter, I think I got a D in statistics anyway.

Of all these resolutions the most popular are:
  1. Spend more time with family.
  2. Get fit.
  3. Lose weight.
  4. Quit smoking.
  5. Enjoy life more.
  6. Quit Drinking.
  7. Get out of debt.
  8. Learn something new.
  9. Help others.
  10. Get organized.
When I read those words I hear a voice and it sounds just like the teacher in the Peanuts cartoons.  Blah Blah Blah.  I already spend enough time with my family.  Get fit?  Lose weight?  I'm never gonna weigh 110 pounds again if I live on only water.  Besides I wouldn't be able to enjoy life much without chocolate and pasta.  I don't smoke, and I will not quit drinking.  No way.  Nothing will stand between me and a bottle of wine except maybe the cork screw.  Why get out of debt, what will I have to stress out over?  I already know everything, just ask Whynot.  I'm very eager to help others by sharing my knowledge with them whether they like it or not.  Get organized?  Believe it or not this chaos is organized.  I know where everything is and if I move it, I'll never find it again.

So this year I'm doing things a little differently. 

It's a very big year for me!

I turn nifty fifty!

But I'm OK with it, because 50 is the new 30 and at 30 I weighed about 110 lbs, so it's all good.

I'm ditching the resolutions.

I'm going to treat 2012 as a new chapter.

I'm going to make more time for myself.  Do things I want to do, when I want to do them.  Like maybe regular monthly manicures and pedicures.  Perhaps a massage thrown in here and there.  I want to sew and craft more.  I'm going to stop buying my underwear in bonus packages and start wearing my Vickie's Secret panties everyday and not just on weekends. I'm going to buy new jeans in my size and not wait until I'm down to a smaller size.  Of course I'd love to lose 80 lbs, but if it doesn't happen...well it's not OK, but I want to learn to love myself the way I am.

Did you make any resolutions?

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In addition, one lucky person will receive a $25 Visa gift card! (edited at 11:53am 1-6-12, the giveaway is for is for one $25 Visa Gift Card without the Trop50 coupons. So sorry for the confusion)

Leave me a comment telling me what you'd do with a $25 gift card and some time to yourself.

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192 comments:

Mami2jcn said...

I would get my nails done!

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i would use it to pay some bills

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I would get a haircut

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Debz said...

"I'm going to make more time for myself. Do things I want to do, when I want to do them. Like maybe regular monthly manicures and pedicures. Perhaps a massage thrown in here and there. I want to sew and craft more. I'm going to stop buying my underwear in bonus packages and start wearing my Vickie's Secret panties everyday and not just on weekends. I'm going to buy new jeans in my size and not wait until I'm down to a smaller size. Of course I'd love to lose 80 lbs, but if it doesn't happen...well it's not OK, but I want to learn to love myself the way I am."


You know where I stand and if you don't, it's right there beside you. Time for a new ME generation!

Brandie said...

I LOVE this!! You rock it girl. Get those mani/pedi's and massages. Life is too short to not enjoy it more! =)

Noreen said...

Time to myself - what would I do .... as you I turn 50 (and for me it is in just a few days).... so I think I would buy a good book, and instead of taking my work to Starbucks when I am waiting for my daughter, I would sip a latte and read a good book (or two)

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Michelle said...

Hmmm, let's see. Time to myself. Is sleeping an option? Actually, I'll go with anything that's for ME. That was totally my resolution for this year, too. The $25? That's totally going towards some new clothing for me. I need new stuff.

Michelle said...

I do follow you on GFC :)

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Kim/reluctant renovator said...

I have a hard time thinking beyond the house, but I did choose a word for the year. Let's see if this approach works for me (so far, the jury in kinda out, but I'm also not taking things to seriously until my kids are back in school and we are in the house/out of limbo. The word is Discipline.

Good luck with your resolutions. I'd use that $25 to buy stuff for Michell. Oops, I mean ME. :-)

DrLori71 said...

I would buy some shoes.

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Ashley H said...

I would get a pedicure! thank you!
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Terra Heck said...

I totally like your way of thinking with resolutions! If I had a gift card and time to myself, I'd go get my hair trimmed. It's about time I get a new look. Thanks.
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latanya t said...

I would get a new pair of pants or some new books to read

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Samantha said...

Manicure/pedicure for sure!

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Literary Winner said...

I think I'd get a pedicure. Or go shopping at Macy's - they always have awesome sales.

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Anonymous said...

I would go shopping for a good book.
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joanandriahsreviews said...

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Stephanie said...

I would use the gift card towards groceries and I would take the afternoon to myself just to shop.

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May said...

I'd get a haircut!

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Kathy Wegs said...

I would spend the $25 on groceries and spend some time practicing my flute (which I love to do).

John said...

Well, lemme tell ya - 2011 was a crappy year and with $25 and some time, I would turn off my cell phone and run away to some cheap motel close by, shut the door and order a pizza. :) OK, I may need more than $25 but you get the idea.
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I'd buy myself some clothes and maybe a drink at Starbucks.
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I would buy some books!
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cw said...

I would treat myself to a much needed pedicure

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sunnie said...

I would have it go towards something for my new farm house
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Tawnya said...

I would love to get a pedicure!
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i'd get a new workout dvd!

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I would rent several movies and spend the day on the couch watching them!
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i'd get a haircut!
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Kimberly said...

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The Minister's Wife said...

I would go out for a nice quiet date with my husband! We see so little of each other with our schedules.

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I would take my grand-daughter to see TINTIN
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Allison said...

I'd probably use the gc to buy some much-needed clothing!
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Julie Lundstrom said...

With the $25 dollars I would go and get my hair cut and styled at the beauty shop. With time to myself, I would sit down and watch a TV show and relax for my Autism son doesn't like the TV on so I don't get to watch much TV.
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id get my hair cut if i won and enjoy some more papmpering while at the beauty salon
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buy lots of diapers.

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I would get a massage:)
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jadavis said...

I would use it to buy a few work shirts since i'm about to start student teaching!
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Wendy Rozema said...

I would love to get my nails or hair done! :)

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