Coming up with a resolution for the new year does not need to be a struggle. Weight loss, vowing to exercise every single day of my life, giving up chocolate or cheese---these are things I cannot do; things that most cannot. In general people seem to harbor the expectation that a New Year's Resolution will soon be broken, as they are often unrealistic. Yet, the New Year is great source of motivation, a new beginning that sends many heading to the gym, granola grocery aisle, etc. to begin working toward their generally unrealistic resolution, for at least that first week of January.
In the past I have made a couple of resolutions for fun, and although I'm generally more successful with Lent, (as a 40 day resolution is waaay more attainable than one lasting 365 days) I'm trying it again. This year my resolution is part new and part repeat of 2012. In 2012 my resolution involved being on top of important dates, to send gifts to my loved ones on time, and to celebrate more holidays. In review I did fairly well, I even made a German October Fest dinner. If you didn't receive your card on time here's to hoping that I am better able to read that calendar on my wall, further in advance of your special day. So--that is the part repeat.
The part new of my 2013 resolution is to not use any plastic grocery and/or shopping bags. Over the last couple of years I have collected a bunch of reusable, cloth grocery bags; yet, it seems that I still manage to bring home a bag or two. I have already become a stickler about using my reusable grocery bags and I am opposed to placing my produce and meat in extra bags but, this year I resolve to not bring home any plastic shopping bags...EVER. Let's see how long this lasts.
So here's to 2013--No Plastic Bags, More Holiday Celebrating, and On-time Celebrations of Family/Friends.
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