Another Year, Oh Dear!
I had to laugh the other day when I listened to my girlfriend’s message on her answering machine. At the very end of her message she said, “And I wish you a happy 2016.” I started my message back to her with, “Happy 2016 to you, too” even though it’s almost the end of the year. I remember the older people in my family talking about how fast time flies and now that I’m the older one in the family, I sure get it. Life flies by faster than a bullet train in Japan!
So looking over my 2016 New Year’s resolutions… What did I accomplish?
- Lose 25 pounds. Uh...nope. However, I did lose 5 pounds of clutter mysteriously from my closet last month.
- Be on time or five minutes early. I was late for my dental, gynecology, and colonoscopy appointments, but always on time for lunches with the girlfriends (an annual resolution I have kept).
- Clean my whole house. …Yeah, right. What was I thinking when I wrote that one?
- Become an Auctioneer. I will, I will, I will, I have to make that call. I am sold on that idea. 2017.
- Exercise 5 times a week. I signed up for the Run for Resilience for UOAA. It’s a virtual 5K race. It was so easy. I just imagined running and dang was I good! Finished it in record time.
- Become a CHP, Certified Humor Professional. I did last April! Accomplished. You be the judge.
- Live, Love and Laugh more. Visited with people from Budapest to the Amish in Pennsylvania, sharing laughs and stories along the way. Peace on earth, one person at a time.
- Sleep more. I had five days when I slept for eight hours this year. I am now well rested.
- Tell my loved ones they are loved. Often, frequently, and I am loved in return.
- Pick two resolutions for 2017.
As you look over your year, I hope you find it was filled with good health and much happiness. May 2017 fill you to the brim with goals achieved or serenity in the quietness. May you laugh so deeply — it hurts, and may you love and feel love in return. What else really matters?
Brenda Elsagher
Brenda is a loud and proud member of the ostomy community and a good friend of Hollister Incorporated. She is an international keynote speaker, author and comedian.
Her books include: If the Battle is Over, Why am I Still in Uniform?; I’d Like to Buy a Bowel Please!; Bedpan Banter; It’s in the Bag and Under the Covers; and Your Glasses Are on Top of Your Head.
You can find out more about her at livingandlaughing.com.
