New Year's Challenges

[HollyGolightly]

Because resolutions just don't work.

Do you have one? I have many. I'm going overboard in the hopes that at least one will take. Forget the eating clean and exercising. I do both as often as I can but because I love bacon I will continue to fail.

Speaking of bacon: I have my own New Year's Day food tradition. I call it the Holy Trinity of Pork-Fest. I make ham and biscuits, greens cooked in a pound of diced thick cut bacon, and black eyed peas with sausage.

Anyhow: My challenges this year:

Actually read my book club's book selection. I joined a book club in September. I haven't read one yet. I do go to the meetings and ask lots of questions about the books. And mostly I've been glad I didn't waste my time. But. I should read them.

Floss daily. The teeth.

Go to Trivia Night at least once a month.

My fashion challenge: a new outfit every month, something I've picked from InStyle or StitchFix, but I HAVE TO THRIFT IT. No ordering online or high end labels (unless I get lucky in a thrift store). So, I'm going to keep it under $20 per month. This month I'm hunting for an army jacket and a floral jacquard dress. I know, it sounds dreadful, but it's cutting edge fashion. It was on the Prada runway.

 

[GNTLGNT]

....to maintain my always cheerful disposition...

 

[arista]

Because resolutions just don't work.

Do you have one? I have many. I'm going overboard in the hopes that at least one will take. Forget the eating clean and exercising. I do both as often as I can but because I love bacon I will continue to fail.

Speaking of bacon: I have my own New Year's Day food tradition. I call it the Holy Trinity of Pork-Fest. I make ham and biscuits, greens cooked in a pound of diced thick cut bacon, and black eyed peas with sausage.

Anyhow: My challenges this year:

Actually read my book club's book selection. I joined a book club in September. I haven't read one yet. I do go to the meetings and ask lots of questions about the books. And mostly I've been glad I didn't waste my time. But. I should read them.

Floss daily. The teeth.

Go to Trivia Night at least once a month.

My fashion challenge: a new outfit every month, something I've picked from InStyle or StitchFix, but I HAVE TO THRIFT IT. No ordering online or high end labels (unless I get lucky in a thrift store). So, I'm going to keep it under $20 per month. This month I'm hunting for an army jacket and a floral jacquard dress. I know, it sounds dreadful, but it's cutting edge fashion. It was on the Prada runway.

I like everything about this outfit except the socks. I suppose that is what makes it high end fashion.

 

[prufrock21]

To accept Trump, and move on.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

For my new year’s challenge, I intend to fret less over my terrible spellin and disregard my horrific grammar. I figure if I’m gonna set a challenge for myself, it might as well be one I can satisfy.

 

[Sundrop]

I'm challenging myself to poke more people with sticks........

 

[Sundrop]

Because resolutions just don't work.

Do you have one? I have many. I'm going overboard in the hopes that at least one will take. Forget the eating clean and exercising. I do both as often as I can but because I love bacon I will continue to fail.

Speaking of bacon: I have my own New Year's Day food tradition. I call it the Holy Trinity of Pork-Fest. I make ham and biscuits, greens cooked in a pound of diced thick cut bacon, and black eyed peas with sausage.

Anyhow: My challenges this year:

Actually read my book club's book selection. I joined a book club in September. I haven't read one yet. I do go to the meetings and ask lots of questions about the books. And mostly I've been glad I didn't waste my time. But. I should read them.

Floss daily. The teeth.

Go to Trivia Night at least once a month.

My fashion challenge: a new outfit every month, something I've picked from InStyle or StitchFix, but I HAVE TO THRIFT IT. No ordering online or high end labels (unless I get lucky in a thrift store). So, I'm going to keep it under $20 per month. This month I'm hunting for an army jacket and a floral jacquard dress. I know, it sounds dreadful, but it's cutting edge fashion. It was on the Prada runway.

I like it all except for the socks.......and what are those things around her ankles?......wristwatches?.....dog collars, maybe?

 

[niro]

I like it all except for the socks.......and what are those things around her ankles?......wristwatches?.....dog collars, maybe?

It's part of her shoes maybe?

 

[niro]

Floss daily. The teeth.

challenge accepted!

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I'm challenging myself to poke more people with sticks........

You're gonna need a bigger stick.

 

[Sundrop]

You're gonna need a bigger stick.

A sharper one, too

 

[HollyGolightly]

I agree - the socks are odd. But if I happen to find some ridiculous argyle socks, I will wear them. Not likely with open toed strappy heels though. Maybe mules?

Another challenge I just remembered this morning: get dressed entirely standing up. This is easy during the Spring and Summer, and most of Fall, but now that it's tights or leggings and boots every day - it's a bit of a challenge. This morning I oiled my feet up with some anti-stress lavender eucalyptus oil and then tried to get dressed. Ha - a bit slippery even on carpet. I had to think hard to balance enough. Am I the only one who has trouble doing this standing up - the putting on of tights and boots?

 

[do1you9love?]

Am I the only one who has trouble doing this standing up - the putting on of tights and boots?

Ha! My balance is so bad, I would never attempt this, especially with freshly lotioned feet! You are impressive, Ms. Holly!

 

[Moderator]

Not sure I could do it with tights--will have to try that--but have noticed a huge difference in my balance after doing yoga for the past year. I can now put on my socks standing up without a bit of imbalance. It's one of the reasons I wanted to get back into yoga as balance is so important as you get older.

 

[arista]

I could never put on tights without sitting down. IT takes me that long to figure out the front and back.

 

[not_nadine]

IT takes me that long to figure out the front and back

 

[Out of Order]

I entered a Beer Pong Challenge, does that count?

 

[Out of Order]

I'm also going to challenge myself to burn as many pointed sticks as I can find in the wood stove this winter.

 

[mal]

I will continue to carry on and adapt as the situation warrants. I will try my best to stay positive. I'd like to think of something important to do. I will perfect my jesterhood and clownthoughts so that nothing I say will make sense anymore.

 

[Spideyman]

I will continue to carry on and adapt as the situation warrants. I will try my best to stay positive. I'd like to think of something important to do. I will perfect my jesterhood and clownthoughts so that nothing I say will make sense anymore.

Those are fine challenges, very fine challenges.