... and a new attitude!
Happy New Year, friends ... it's good to see you! :)
Our holidays?
In a nutshell, the days were pleasantly unremarkable ... void of any artificial camaraderie and expectations. (That can feel so burdensome, don't you think?)
Like it or not ... here we are on the other side of the calendar.
Say, am I the only one who feels a bit sorry for Olde Father Time each New Years Eve?
Say, am I the only one who feels a bit sorry for Olde Father Time each New Years Eve?
Even as a kid, I hated him being given the bum-rush in favor of that sniveling Johnny come-lately.
And speaking of Johnny-come-lately, I've some issues with a certain popular commercial spot!
If looks could kill, Peter Pan would be toast ... am I right?
I don't know how many insurance policies they are writing, but based on (Facebook) chatter, most folks agree, he's an annoying little ****!
OK, I'm stepping off my soapbox now!
What? What's that I opened with? ... a new Attitude?
Since discovering OneWord365.com last year, choosing a single word on which to focus certainly helped keep me centered.
2016's finalists?
Unfortunately, "Move!" didn't hang around very long. As much as I admire those who incorporate some form of physical fitness in their daily routines, I really (really) loathe exercise.
"Relax" warranted further consideration ... but
down deep I've always felt afraid to succumb, for fear of being sucker-punched when I'm not looking.
It's settled then.
My word for 2016 is "Optimistic."
Those who know me well are probably snickering or shaking their heads. I don't believe I've been a pessimist, necessarily ... rather, a realist.
Mistakenly, all these years I probably considered optimists akin to those who speak in culicues ... who don't know the time of day.
That was unnecessarily harsh.
No, I think optimism is a choice.
When faced in the early morning hours with what-if's, worries and regrets, I'm going to do my darn level best to focus on what might be celebrated.
I'm hoping you will help keep me on the right path ... and give me a (virtual) whack up the side of my head if you catch me slipping.
Won't you?
And speaking of Johnny-come-lately, I've some issues with a certain popular commercial spot!
If looks could kill, Peter Pan would be toast ... am I right?
I don't know how many insurance policies they are writing, but based on (Facebook) chatter, most folks agree, he's an annoying little ****!
OK, I'm stepping off my soapbox now!
What? What's that I opened with? ... a new Attitude?
Since discovering OneWord365.com last year, choosing a single word on which to focus certainly helped keep me centered.
2016's finalists?
Unfortunately, "Move!" didn't hang around very long. As much as I admire those who incorporate some form of physical fitness in their daily routines, I really (really) loathe exercise.
"Relax" warranted further consideration ... but
down deep I've always felt afraid to succumb, for fear of being sucker-punched when I'm not looking.
It's settled then.
My word for 2016 is "Optimistic."
Those who know me well are probably snickering or shaking their heads. I don't believe I've been a pessimist, necessarily ... rather, a realist.
Mistakenly, all these years I probably considered optimists akin to those who speak in culicues ... who don't know the time of day.
That was unnecessarily harsh.
No, I think optimism is a choice.
When faced in the early morning hours with what-if's, worries and regrets, I'm going to do my darn level best to focus on what might be celebrated.
I'm hoping you will help keep me on the right path ... and give me a (virtual) whack up the side of my head if you catch me slipping.
Won't you?
Thanks! I knew I could count on y'all!
Hugs from Phoenix ... let's make 2016 count!
Myra
