 | Many words will be written this week about resolutions for the new year, and while many people will make them, a good percentage of us will break them long before 2013 is over. I’ve never really been one to make resolutions, let alone see them through, but this year is different. Thanks to a recent positive Facebook post by a friend of mine, (thanks, Tony!) I have been inspired to make several “reasonable” resolutions that even I shouldn’t have trouble keeping. | |
Windsor - January 2, 2013 - Many words will be written this week about resolutions for the new year, and while many people will make them, a good percentage of us will break them long before 2013 is over. I’ve never really been one to make resolutions, let alone see them through, but this year is different. Thanks to a recent positive Facebook post by a friend of mine, (thanks, Tony!) I have been inspired to make several “reasonable” resolutions that even I shouldn’t have trouble keeping. Here, in no particular order, are the resolutions I intend to at least attempt to keep in 2013.
I resolve to become more physically active. I recently played competitive ball hockey for the first time in twenty eight years. It felt great to strap on the pads again, and I plan to do it more often so that it doesn’t take me four days to recover from good old fashioned exercise.
I resolve to pick up and play my guitar more than once every six months. I have twelve strings on mine, so even if I play every thirty days or so, at least I’ll be able to dedicate one month to each string.
I resolve to eat more responsibly. While it should be an easy decision to pick a side salad over fries, I don’t do it enough, but I swear I’m going to start. Even if it means doing so at Bubi’s, home of the one of this city’s best burgers - The Gonzo. (you’re welcome, Buddy!)
I resolve to shop at more Mom and Pop establishments and less at the Big Box stores. Sure, you may pay a little extra, but when was the last time the manager of a big box home improvement store tossed the keys for his truck to you so you could take home the shed you just bought?
I resolve to try to keep my composure whenever I see a picture of Gary Bettman or Donald Fehr.
I resolve to play the entire Fleetwood Mac box set - all four CDs - in one evening.
I resolve to play more vinyl albums.
I resolve to drink more red wine and less beer, in moderation, of course, but only because of the health benefits associated with red wine.
I resolve to do more around the house, and to keep the complaining to a minimum while I’m doing it. This includes, but isn’t limited to, the project of converting our main floor family room into a games room, and now that I have the green light to bring the pool table in from the garage, (I would have asked a long time ago if I knew it would have been that easy) there will be very little complaining. (thanks, Honey, you’re the best!)
I resolve to eat more fish, because apparently it can be very good for you. This makes me wonder. If I eat more fish and drink red wine while I’m doing it, will I live longer? If that’s the case, bring on the Haddock and Merlot!
I resolve to bar-b-q more, especially fish. Because, well…you know.
I resolve to be a better photographer, and to finish more of the projects I start.
I resolve to follow the Canadian Football League a little closer, especially my beloved Hamilton Tiger Cats. They will win the Grey Cup, soon, and by doing so, all will be right in Steeltown again. I prefer the CFL to the NFL, and I can’t understand why more people in this area don’t follow it more closely. Nearly every CFL game is televised, and some would argue that the only time people around here get to see a real NFL team in action is when the visitors come to Ford Field. (Thanks Matt, your legend lives on. Or should I say lingers?)
I resolve to buy replacement blades for my razor more than twice a year. That way, my lovely wife will be able to stop asking me if I’m going to shave, right after I have shaved.
I resolve to take advantage of my benefits plan, and get my eyes checked. Up until now, they’ve always been blue, but I’m starting to spend more at the Dollar Store on reading glasses than I should be.
I resolve to promote my wonderful city more, because contrary to what some people may say and think, Windsor is a great place to live, and it’s only going to get better.
I resolve to be more tolerant when driving through (or around) one of the many road construction projects that are going on at the moment in my wonderful city, because when they are all done, it’s going to be awesome around here!
I resolve to clean up the basement, and put a lot of useless stuff on eBay. It’s time someone else gets the opportunity to enjoy my Barney Rubble bubble bath holder.
I resolve to stop and smell the tulips. No offense to the roses, but they get enough attention.
Last but not least, I resolve to be a better husband, dad, son, brother, and friend.
Because the people in my life deserve it.
Check back with me on December 31st, and let’s see how I did.
Happy New Year!!
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