We live 7 minutes from the ocean, but I don't build enough sandcastles. The time has come.
2. Double my income and reduce my outgoings
This one is easier than you might guess, since I made too little this year, and spent a ridiculous amount of money getting married.
3. Procrastinate only when absolutely necessary
As opposed to on a daily basis
4. Rejoin Costco
I know it's un-eco, with far too many tracksuit wearing, bling sporting chavs - but who cares? Their roast chicken is delicious, and only $4.99, and you can buy a case of Perrier for just a few dollars. The Veuve Clicquot is a good price too.
5. Be the Designated Driver at least half of the time
It's time for me to take the wheel more often when a party or a night on the town is at stake. Eric did sterling work in 2010, but - much as I love my vino - it's my turn.
6. Complete one hike a month from the trail book Eric gave me for my birthday in 2009
This is "exercise more" gussied up as something more palatable
7. Eat fewer tortilla chips
This one's tough. I mean, not as tough as "lose 10 pounds" (which I tried last year, with mixed results - lost the 10, then regained 5). But tough, nevertheless. Also difficult to measure, since I wasn't counting last year's tortilla chip consumption.
8. Conquer my aversion to dusting
There have to be some upsides, right?
9. Visit Hearst Castle
It's always been on my list, and it's only about 130 miles from where we live.
10. Acknowledge that chewing gum will never be banned in the U.S., and I'll just have to live with that
11. Quit smoking
Made you look twice, huh? No, I haven't started, and I'm not planning to. But the point is that this one resolution is a surefire winner. One resolution kept, ten to go...
Wishing you & yours a happy, healthy and extremely prosperous New Year.
