This week many of us returned to work after the New Year celebrations. Everywhere I went I heard people talk about their resolutions and what they wanted to change with the advent of a New Year.
This particular day, at the water cooler, a fierce haired lady was telling anyone who would listen that,
I want to be better to myself! That's my resolution.
I snorted at such waffling nonsense and pushed past her as she was actually blocking the way to the water spout.
Well, excuse me!
She brayed like a maddened donkey.
That's ok.
I smiled and tapped my nose.
Whenever I eat too many beans I am exactly the same!
She turned various shades of red as she realised I was implying that she was apologising for passing wind. I whistled a jaunty tune as I finished getting my water and merrily left her and her cackling band behind.
Later I was talking to another couple of chaps. One of them, a tall wild looking sort was solemnly declaring that his resolution was to,
Bag at least 10 more Munros.
Munro is a Scottish word for Mountain. No idea why we don't just say Mountain. We are a bit mad that way.
Your New Year resolution is to climb up some big hills?
I asked a little incredulously.
He looked down his long canoe shaped nose at me.
Yeah man, there is just something about being up there. Knowing you are stepping away from the common herd. Being at one with the sky and the land.
He stretched out his hands like the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio and closed his eyes breathing in through his frankly massive nostrils.
He opened his eyes and looked at me sneeringly.
You've probably never climbed a Munro and had that feeling?
I laughed like a Hyena.
I have actually, but to be honest the hundreds of tourists all milling about at the summit thinking they are at one with the land and the sky tended to put me off a bit.
The Munro climber skipped to the side as if his trousers had caught fire and made a sneeerk noise of disgust.
I leaned in and patted him on the shoulder condescendingly.
Anyway, good luck hanging out with all the tourists up them hills.
I wandered off leaving him screeching indignantly about how it wasn't just tourists that climbed the Munros. I ignored him.
Having listened to self-important, bragging resolutions all day I was a suffering a little from New Year's resolution fatigue.
I got on the train and was happy to have some time to myself when a guy I vaguely knew plumped down in the seat behind me. He was rather a large fellow. In fact he was gigantic and his frame was squishing me up against the window.
Hello Boom! Its awful being back isn't it!
I agreed then turned to look out of the window to discourage further conversation. Alas, it was not to be.
I made a New Year's resolution!
He exclaimed proudly, before continuing.
Six Pack Abs by the end of the year.
He patted his beer belly fondly whilst staring at me as if daring me to tell him it was impossible. I looked at his shining eyes, then dropped my gaze to his large beer belly then back up to his face. He jutted his jaw out as if waiting for the inevitable mockery.
Well done mate that's quite an admirable resolution for your health and your wellbeing.
I said, quite good spiritedly.
He looked puzzled, as if eating a meat-free burger at a BBQ. Then a big grin broke out on his face and he shook his head pityingly at me.
For my health? For my wellbeing? Are you mad mate? I am doing it for the ladies! The chicks man!
He patted his big belly again quite vigorously.
Oh yeah. How you doin?
He said in a strange American accent to a non-existent lady that no-one else could see.
I groaned inwardly and prayed hard for the journey to end.
What about you? Do you make resolutions for the New Year ahead? Do you stick to them?
What is the silliest one you have ever heard of?
Let us know in the comments!
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Logically, who celebrates a year's loss of his life?
The smart one of us is reviewing his actions and moving forward.
Haha these are great! I certainly need to stick with some resolutions this year. I appreciate you putting in the time on this blog! It's a good one
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The complacency of the New Year Resolution, I do not know about you but I have tried this a lot of times but it just does not work for me, I have decided to adopt a more flexible approach and just be ready for whatever situation I find myself in.
My new resolution will be manipulating between my university studings and volunteering in the orphan's house.
In giving we receive......whatever you give the orphan, There is reward for it from God....Dnt get tired of giving
Well, if people really wanna change something on themselves, new year's resolutions are never needed. 90% of the guys who say they have something they want to change on their habits by making some resolutions as an excuse, never endure it until the end of the month. Basically if someone really wants to change something, put on the work. Anyway good read!
You are right and thank you!
I feel that a resoloution is supposed be the thing that starts you down the path to that work you must do. how can one accomplish something if he has not set a goal to do so? Nonetheless many people today miss the point of a creating resolution and end up languishing in their failures. Like you said its about the discipline behind the intents you set that actually generate change
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Well spoken @michaeljpsalazar... i personally have made some resolutions i couldnt keep, as a matter of fact i started breaking some resolutions that first day i made them, hehe!!! Thank you @meesterboom, you are an awesome writer, and i admire your skill, too bad i cant write as good as that which is one of the reasons why my blog is use for songs, i actually do cover songs on my blog and i will be honoured if you find time to visit my blog @meesterboom, you wont be dis appointed. I promise, i have upvoted although it wont really change anything... thanks again for that story and advice
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Im doing 200 push ups a day! Staring next week maybe..
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Oh dear. I had a new year resolution to have a girlfriend and well i did but.... However i think it's a good thing to make plans for a better tomorrow
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I'm a college student and I have to study more in the new year.Because I have to be a graduate and an engineer..I hope I can make this decision in the new year.And the love...I believe this year I will definitely meet a blonde girl and have a wonderful relationship together :))) @adsactly
Fingers crossed for you!
It's nice to read this kind of post, I feel like i'm actually beside you guys listening your conversation...Please don't stop posting this kind of topic
one of the funny new years resolution I heard from my sibling is she will stop eating meat and become a vegetarian,funny thing is she's a meat vendor in the market..
She might find it difficult then :0)
lol that was fun to read! thank you
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I wanna travel more this year and just enjoy life a little more. My friend’s grandma passed away recently and that got me thinking that you only live once. I try so hard to save more and to spend less, but for what really? Sure I need to be ready for the rainy days and sure I need to prepare for my retirement, but I can’t let life pass me by like this either. I need to find a good balance between enjoying my life and being responsible. I’ve been responsible all my life and so I’m going to enjoy life a little this year. That’s my New Years resolution.
I had some new years resolution thatI want to put into action. Hopefully I can stick to it as the year ends. We will see.
no one exactly knows what will happen tomorrow.So planning new resolution can fail sometimes So we have to enjoy every moment of our life.you must have enjoying your life @adsactly. All the best.
Great advice!
I made decisions like everyone else for the new year, but I'm loyal. I do not know how to be loyal. at least I will stay as long as I can be faithful.
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I think the heart making the resolution is highly important than the time of the year it was made...weather resolutions will be broken or kept is a function of the heart of the person resolving . Most resolution are broken because the heart has not be well developed to stand by it resolutions , A boy at the age of 17 decided that if God could deliver him from His father who meet him a neighour compound stealing mango fruits , He will never eat Mango fruits again, now he is 50 years old he has kept to that resolution. Also there are people that keep failing at there resolutions irrespective of anytime it was made because because their heart has not come to level where it can rule over their body...In all their is no general rule ; The strong fall and the weak also rise in the same situation time and chance happen to them ALL. Good one
The new year resolution thing doesn't really play out as expected most times so I'd say we live out our lives as best as we can so we have less regrets later on in life.
Lovely post by the way!
Haha! Great story
Some I heard their New year's resolution is to read the whole book of the Bible...I wonder what's their motive in reading, is it to brag or they want to know God deeper?
You might not believe it but I had that one a few years ago! It was a mix of wanting to be a better person, wanting to know God and feeling that I have read so much trash over the years that I really could do worse than reading one of the oldest books ever written. Sad to say, I still haven't finished it...
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I like the story and I never make silly resolutions but happy new year!
Haha. Nice post. My new year resolution is to never make resolutions. Be spontaneous. Resolutions point at a destination but the fun is in the journey itself.
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interesting story
As we are voicing out our new resolutions, May Almighty God give us the Grace to implement it in our daily lives and practices
great article ...made me jump out my chairrrr!!
Resolutions are important because they keep one in check knowing whether or not you progressing
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every year the same...
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LOl I don’t know why people have to wait for new year before they decide to do something, I mean they could do it anytime if they are motivated to
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great story writing also amaizing wish you best of luck...keep it up
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I saw the title and thought i would read on your new years resolutions only to find a funny tale...i laughed mt head off...so funny.