Nope. Don't believe in them. My resolutions are made on a daily basis. Maybe on an hourly basis. Or possibly, from minute-to-minute. I'm always resolving something. It's on-going whether it's about working out, eating, not nagging, getting organized, learning something new, or keeping my mouth shut trying to keep my mouth shut. That's all I have to say about New Year's Resolutions !
When I think back to previous New Years, the first one that comes to mind is being at the Bellagio in Las Vegas the day after my youngest daughter's wedding. Everything was perfect and beautiful and fairy-tale-like ! MEMORIES
The next most vivid memory is January 1, 2000. We were in a very rustic, primitive cabin at Sleepy Cat Guest Ranch outside of Meeker. Did I mention it was rustic and primitive ? What I'm saying is, it was heated with a fireplace and the windows iced over...on the INSIDE of the cabin. Y2K was 10, count them TEN, years ago ! Ah. The millennium bug that many feared.
A vague memory is of The Bangles' "Walk Like an Eqyptian." I'm hoping all the other people who were at that party have vague memories have no recollection of this song.
Fast forward to December 31, 2009 - January 1, 2010 !
Since that has just recently occurred, these memories aren't memories yet.
Here they are:
My alcohol of choice...ever toasted with NyQuil ? Plastic shot glasses are provided and have little measuring lines on them so one knows how many teaspoons one is shooting.
Bet this one made you tilt your head to the right, didn't it ? Just messin' widya. The problem with Young Living Breathe Again is that instead of that little application roller ball on the end, I need a vat full of the potion to dunk my head into.
None of these seem to work...am considering mixing them together.
Got Heartburn ? Yes.
Sniffle. Sniffle. Cough. Cough. Snort. Snort. Hack Hack...If you've ever coughed so much you gag, then you know where I'm coming from.
As with any sinus infection I've ever had, along comes with it a Migraine. I will try everything before using Imitrex ! If you get real close to your computer screen, you can probably smell this oil. It's like a mixture of Vicks Vaporub, turpentine, and eucalyptus...
Ah-h-h-h-h ! And the best medication of all: Dr. Pepper !
That's why I don't make New Year's Resolutions like, "I won't drink any soda pop this year."
Yes, I know how many teaspoons of sugar are in this bottle. And after I feel better, I won't drink another one for several months. But until I feel better, Dr. Pepper will be my comfort food drink.
Several of you suggested using the Neti Pot. Mine did not travel with me but am considering buying one. Someone even dared me to post pictures of me using it...
Do you make New Year's Resolutions ? If so, what are they ? If not, why not ?
Another question. Did you know that Saturday was a palindrome ? Well, not the word "Saturday," but the date : 01-02-2010 Do you know when the next "palindrome year" will occur ?
Message from Emergency Swampcast System: Mariposa is hosting Mon Funday. If you want to play, clink the link and sign up...
saw that palidrome mentioned somewhere else.
The NyQuil reminds me of a teetotaler teacher I had in high school. We all laughed when we found out about her NyQuil habit. giggle.
As for Y2K ... I NEVER BELIEVED IT FOR A MINUTE. NOT A NANO SECOND. But, I believe in Big Foot.
Posted by: Pamela | January 03, 2010 at 01:09 AM
PAMELAJAMELA: What are you doing up at 1:09 a.m. ?
Posted by: Swampy | January 03, 2010 at 06:04 AM
By the vast array of meds, I'd say that you are suffering from what we're just getting over. I'm not sure about the "getting over" part though since I've had an infected and plugged ear for a month now. After two rounds of antibiotics, it's still here.
Posted by: Anvilcloud | January 03, 2010 at 06:39 AM
No resolutions in this household, but those photos remind me of the contents of one of our carry-on suitcases whenever we travel. The 'drug' bag for old folks... heh heh.
Happy New Year and get well soon!!
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
Posted by: Di | January 03, 2010 at 07:01 AM
I am in the midst of my quarterly (change of seasons) sore throat and stuffy nose. I've been using my precious store of Ludens honey and lemon drops - they don't make them anymore :( - and I'm about to neti my head. It won't help with the throat (except for the post-nasal drip part), but my nose will feel so much better! Until the throat clears up though, I sound like James Earl Jones.
I hope you're feeling better soon. These dragging-on minor illnesses really suck the life out of you.
Posted by: Sayre | January 03, 2010 at 07:42 AM
Sounds like your having a miserable start to the New Year...seems alot of my blogger n FB friends are having the old sinus problems. I look for mine to start soon...now that we are in the south..my allergies should kick in around Feb 1. Oak n pine are my enemies this time of year. Not to fear though...I have my Flonase...saline nose spray and Claritan ready to go! Oh and my Neti pot too! As far as making resolutions...I'm on the same page as you. I take it as it comes. I am determined to maintain a healthy lifestyle though. It's a matter of quality of life! Hope you feel better soon Swampy :)
Posted by: Janis | January 03, 2010 at 09:29 AM
You are missing two important meds/remedies...you need Black Elderberry Extract and Echinacea. And cold care tea. If you are coughing get some Slippery Elm Tea too. But I SWEAR by the Elderberry/Echinacea to help kick bugs like this---but you do have to start them the SECOND you feel it coming on.
My parents have been fighting this bug---my mother is making sounds when she coughs that almost make ME sick.
Hope you feel better soon!!!!! And yeah---one of my friends, who was a doctor, used to ponder in depth why ANYONE would take Nyquil----he said, don't people know that a shot of Jack Daniels will do the same thing, but it tastes a lot better?!?!!
Posted by: Equoni | January 03, 2010 at 12:37 PM
sorry to hear you are sick. Especially with the new year rolling in - it would be nice to start out all healthy and happy.
I have some of the Young Living oils - their starter set. I also have one that I use on my toes when the athlete's foot comes in. It works.
Happy New Year. May you heal quickly!
Posted by: Karmyn R | January 03, 2010 at 02:08 PM
wow. that's an impressive set of memories you have there!
hope you are feeling better ...
Posted by: the planet of janet | January 03, 2010 at 06:34 PM