{"id":350,"date":"2008-01-21T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2008-01-21T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluefootedmusings.com\/?p=350"},"modified":"2008-01-20T18:59:17","modified_gmt":"2008-01-20T23:59:17","slug":"resolutions-revisited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bluefootedmusings.com\/?p=350","title":{"rendered":"Resolutions Revisited"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some people say that it takes three weeks to form a new habit. If that’s true, then today is the magical day by which my New Year’s resolutions <\/a>ought to have stuck if they were going to stick. So let’s look at my progress thus far.<\/p>\n

I resolved to swear at least once per day. Did I stick to this resolution? You bet your ass!<\/p>\n

I resolved not to read The Secret<\/em>. On the surface, this resolution seemed like a shoo-in, since it was really just a joke, but I was nearly tricked into reading the introduction to the companion “gratitude journal.” As you know, I’m interested in the practice of gratitude as a means of improving one’s outlook on life. I couldn’t help wanting to look at a journal based on that concept, so I picked it up. When I saw what it really was, I dropped it like it was made of poo. I will be extra vigilant in avoiding companion products in the future. They will not fool me again!<\/p>\n

I resolved to eat chocolate whenever I want. The first week was bliss. I had lots of Christmas chocolate and I dutifully ate it. Then my supply ran out. I bought more chocolate yesterday, but not soon enough to avoid some unsatisfied cravings. For shame!<\/p>\n

I resolved to treat people as they deserve<\/em> to be treated. This was a two-sided resolution. It was about being meaner to those who are mean and<\/em> about being nicer to those who are nice. I’ve gotten better at being mean, but not at being nice. I will continue to work on this resolution.<\/p>\n

I resolved to let my evil twin out more often. She has been out almost every day. We like her. She’s assertive. She’s independent. She says what she feels and she does as she pleases. Most importantly, she doesn’t cry, whine, or mope. Nobody likes a moper.<\/p>\n

I had fun with my resolutions for 2008, and it has been a good year so far!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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