
In 2011, I resolve to
What my friends have taught me. In 2011, I resolve to:
- Embrace leftovers and whiskers in the sink. (David Ballard, Randy Weikert)
- Kiss my husband more and my cats less. (Luana Kuhns)
- Actually use my Bollywood Dance Workout DVD instead of just listening to the beat. (Ricky Tank)
- Celebrate my lightning rod personality. (Vikki Clark, Michael Margolis)
- Teach others to be a lightning rod… and then duck. (Myka Hughes)
- Use sunscreen on my cleavage. (Maile Alau)
- Douse rather than fan. (Camp Fire Girls, Charmaine Damon)
- In the category of use it or lose it, remember to phone a friend at least once a week. (Nan Ferris, Patti Ambrose, Mary Beth Wegher Lohman, Joy Ellis O’Dell)
- Remember that email or texting doesn’t share the smile in my voice. (Desiree Ramos, Jenna Bleth, Kitty Dier)
- Unleash my passion for dimples. (Leslie Cox, Randy Weikert)
- Practice patience in rush hour traffic and poise while restoring my operating system. (Ben, Eric Hallett)
- Walk away after 2 hours rather than after 12. (Gwendolyn Woltz)
- Fit into everything in my closet… or just fit everything into my closet. (Leslie Cox)
- Defy gravity with regularity. (Michael Pulsipher)
- Study my rights and Indian mythology. (Kevin Marshall, Glenn Beck, Vywamus)
- Use a coat hanger to open the door. (Vicki Smith)
- Rather than leading a horse to water, take a swim instead. (Charmaine Damon, Heather Moore)
- Listen to my elders and the ancients. (Dad, Jenna Bleth, Michael Pulsipher, Poha)
- Rejoice in my body’s ability to sweat. (Holly Santos)
- Work my way up to a 5 degree comfort zone. (Elena Musillami)
- Laugh at others more and myself less… then switch just to keep me on my toes. (Ricky Gervais, George Lopez)
- Find a wine that won’t cause migraines. (Darren Ramos, Jennifer Bleth)
- Express my joy, say my gratitude out loud, give hugs often, love well and laugh until I can’t breathe.
Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!
Wishing all of you a magical, kind, inspired, lucky, funny and fabulously healthy and wealthy New Year. Love to all.