My mate Rachel is mad keen on New Years Resolutions. Having not spent new years with her before, I was surprised by her fervor and enthusiasm for such endeavours.
I tend to lurk at the other end of the resolution spectrum; thoroughly enjoying the excesses of the season and hoping against hope that no one calls on me to nominate my inevitably unsuccessful undertakings.
Rach must have rattled off a dozen. Have you ever noticed how healthy fit sober people seem to effortlessly make resolutions that are even healthier, fitter and more sober than before? I suspect it hasn't occurred to such people that health, fitness and sobriety are finite entities. There is only so much salubriousness this world can sustain. So, if you're wondering about my lack of resolutions I can only say this - Erin and Rach double-dipped and ended up with my share of sobriety. meh, I wasn't that attached to it anyway.
We did make a joint resolution - we're going to do the Colour Run when it comes to Brisbane this year.
I think that threw Rach off the scent, because she didn't ask again and I continued to sip appreciatively the pomegranate mojito the girls had made me. enablers.
Since then, I've been thinking - what are my new years resolutions hopes for 2013?
- Visit my little brother Ant in rural Victoria. Stay long enough to have a good look around.
- To watch the Big Sister blossom at Kindergarten.
- Learn to ride Bearhands' malibu surfboard.
- Make great use of our newly acquired camper trailer.
And finally, an obtuse one - I hope to take a lengthy and unexplained break from the blog for a fabulous and undisclosed reason.
{edited to add} Readers, fear not - it turns out I will not be taking a lengthy unexplained break from the blog for a fabulous and undisclosed reason. That's one hope down - and it's only 11/1 - God help the rest of my aspirations! 🙂
What are your goals for 2013? Are you a sobriety hog or an indulger?
coloursofsunset says
ha ha love that cartoon! those sound like reasonable hopes for 2013. do you have something in mind for taking a break from the blog for??
subversivereader says
My goals are about healthier eating and being more productive 🙂
Jenny @ hello great health says
When is the colour run coming to BNE? I'm coming too!
cookerandalooker says
Hi Jenny, they haven't announced the date yet - but if you follow the link in my post, you can subscribe for updates. It sold out in Melbourne, so I'm going to be keeping a close eye out for updates! 🙂
Housewife in heels says
Sounds like you have some great 'hopes' for 2013. I hadn't heard of the colour run. But sounds like something I could do. I've been wanting to do an organised run for a while 🙂
Alicia says
I'm usually not one for making resolutions either, best wishes for 2013 and ticking off your goals.
cookerandalooker says
To you too Alicia!
Francesca WritesHere (@FrancescaBlogs) says
Oooh, that last one is mysterious!
cookerandalooker says
I know Francesca - it's like one of those vague and annoying status updates - right 😉
Kylez @ A Study in Contradictions says
I am an indulger but have sadly been in forced sobriety mode due to either being pregnant or breastfeeding for going on 2 years now!
My only goal for 2013 is patience. To find more and not lose the little I have. Like you I'm not really big on resolutions. Why make something you know you're just gonna break days later and give yourself the letdown.
cookerandalooker says
I hear you Kylez - I've had my share of involuntary sobriety too!
Patience is not my strong suit at the moment either. It would serve me well to concentrate on this too!
Annaleis from Teapots and Tractors says
Sounds like you do have some plans. We will miss you if you take a lengthy break. Are you doing it straight away or later in the year?
Mummyhood101 says
I don't tend to make resolutions as I know I will not be able to keep them! 🙂 But I will do as you did and labels some of my "resolutions" as hopes, then I won't feel so guilty if I break them. 🙂 Happy New Year! 🙂
angatmeltingmoments says
I read about the colour run for the first time recently and I would love to do it.
Good luck with your plans for the year. I hope you do and enjoy every one of them.
Grace says
I don't believe in resolutions. I guess it's all those years of breaking them...heh.
I hope the fabulous, undisclosed reason leads you to wonderful opportunities! Happy new year, lovely lady! xxx
MultiBlogging Mum says
Hi,
first time visitor here - I found you over at Blogs & PR..
I am wanting to be fitter & healthier this year & maybe lose another 20 kilos..
I wish you well with your goals!!
Hope 2013 is kind to you!!
Dawn Pereira says
Happy New Year to the Smyths Hope you all had a great time over the festive season. please don't take a break from the blog as I really look forward to reading it. You are just too good.
Seana Smith says
Hello there via FYBF again. I have many but first I must ask... What is it? What is it?? The reason for the bloggy break... oh do tell, do, I am excellent at keeping secrets!! Really I am...
I've written a post about my NY Resolutions for both myself and the blog but sadly, and upsettingly, no-one has commented at all... Wahhhhhh.....
cookerandalooker says
Wahhh! Off to check out your resolutions now! Happy 2013 Seana!
Shari says
I'm an indulger too ... heck, why not!! Hope 2013 brings heaps of fun and adventure for you xx