Daily Mess

Happy New Year!  I love New Years, it makes me feel like anything is possible.  It encourages me to make resolutions and to try and make them happen.  Now, this is where most people disagree.  Many people don’t make resolutions, saying that they will fail anyways, so why bother.  My attitude is the opposite being that even if I do fail, it is ok, I gave it a good shot, and I’m going to keep trying until I manage to get it right.

Things that are worthwhile in life are like new skills.  Sometimes you need to practice a bit before you get the hang of it, and sometimes, it takes a lot more effort.  Take smoking, I made it a New Years resolution 2 years ago, and I am no longer a smoker.  Sure, I get the occasional craving once in a while, but it is manageable and it taught me that I can accomplish anything if I put my mind to it, and to not give up.

I am the worlds worst gamer.  You would think that excellent typing skills would be an asset to playing video games.  This may be true for some, but not for me.  I am terrible at them and have never really been able to play them with the kids.  Well, Christmas brought Guitar Hero into the house and it was sad to see me try and play it.  The first song it must have taken me 80 tries to get through it, but I eventually did.  I proved to myself, that if you stick with a new skill and practice, you will get better, and I hope my youngest daughter grasped that concept watching my dedication.

So this year, I made several resolutions, and I put them in a spot where I will see them daily.  I am hoping that even though I may not accomplish everything on my list, at least I am giving them a try and one day, I know I will tackle every single one of them.  This year might be just practice or I may reach a goal or two, either way I am going to be happy about giving it a try.

So here is a toast to New Years resolutions.  They are an opportunity to believe in yourself and the magic of your mind.  Whatever you want, it is within your grasp, you just have to believe it, work towards it and sometimes practice it a bit before you get it.  Life is sweet, and 2008 is going to rock!