Comments on: I Resolve in 2009 http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/ More than you ever wanted to hear from Bestselling Author Jenny Crusie. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:08:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Sheri http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-114679 Sheri Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:05:25 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-114679 I resolve to finish projects--I have a bad habit of starting things and then not seeing them through. Not sure if it is just depression or ADD, but I resolve to find out why I do that and deal with it instead of ignoring it. I resolve to finally go through with the gastric bypass surgery that my doctor has been urging me to have for over two years now. I'm not getting any younger, I have diabetes now, and I want to dance at my daughters' weddings and play with my grandchildren when I am fortunate enough to be blessed with them. So yeah, I'm going to do it. I am going to finish writing a book. I don't care which one, but I am going to finally write "The End" and have a completed story in front of me when I do. I would like to do it by my oldest daughter's graduation in June, since the one I am thinking about she inspired and it would be a nice gift for her... I resolve to finish projects–I have a bad habit of starting things and then not seeing them through. Not sure if it is just depression or ADD, but I resolve to find out why I do that and deal with it instead of ignoring it.

I resolve to finally go through with the gastric bypass surgery that my doctor has been urging me to have for over two years now. I’m not getting any younger, I have diabetes now, and I want to dance at my daughters’ weddings and play with my grandchildren when I am fortunate enough to be blessed with them. So yeah, I’m going to do it.

I am going to finish writing a book. I don’t care which one, but I am going to finally write “The End” and have a completed story in front of me when I do. I would like to do it by my oldest daughter’s graduation in June, since the one I am thinking about she inspired and it would be a nice gift for her…

]]> By: Melissa Blue http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-114632 Melissa Blue Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:30:07 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-114632 Remember why I love writing in the first place and not to let anything make me forget it. Hug more. Let myself cry more. Even during sappy commercials. I'm coming to accept that I am just a cry baby. Lastly, be nicer to myself. I haven't been and I'm a great person. Remember why I love writing in the first place and not to let anything make me forget it.
Hug more.
Let myself cry more. Even during sappy commercials. I’m coming to accept that I am just a cry baby.
Lastly, be nicer to myself. I haven’t been and I’m a great person.

]]> By: Ericka http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-114185 Ericka Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:15:03 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-114185 far be it for me to question, but aren't you breaking #6 with #5?? i resolve to find a way to be happy with where i am now. i like the more cookies thing. also, i'm going to try to not be driven nuts by the idiots around me. we'll see how that works out. far be it for me to question, but aren’t you breaking #6 with #5??

i resolve to find a way to be happy with where i am now. i like the more cookies thing. also, i’m going to try to not be driven nuts by the idiots around me. we’ll see how that works out.

]]> By: janeth http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-114146 janeth Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:04:30 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-114146 wheeee. I love all the comments here. I am also grateful just for having the glass. I also plan on doing more reading - chores - smores! Who's looking anyhow? I would like relate a comment to the asparagus lover. I too love asparagus. My mom did as well and finally (FINALLY) got her asparagus bed. It did take 3 years before we got enough tips to cook. But oh my, they were delish. And that is saying something since we lived in South Carolina where the weather is not so good for cool lovin' asparagus! Enjoy! I would like to have less fret and more fun in my life. Seems like a small thing to hope for. wheeee. I love all the comments here. I am also grateful just for having the glass.
I also plan on doing more reading – chores – smores! Who’s looking anyhow?
I would like relate a comment to the asparagus lover. I too love asparagus. My mom did as well and finally (FINALLY) got her asparagus bed. It did take 3 years before we got enough tips to cook. But oh my, they were delish. And that is saying something since we lived in South Carolina where the weather is not so good for cool lovin’ asparagus! Enjoy!
I would like to have less fret and more fun in my life. Seems like a small thing to hope for.

]]> By: Kim http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-114100 Kim Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:41:18 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-114100 Ummm--haven't made my resolutions yet. Probably will include something about procrastination! Instead, I have been focusing on my list of thanks for 2008, which include this blog (a lifeline between books), being employed (I'm in the mortgage business--'nuff said), and finally, after 30+ years, knowing that Lyme disease is what is causing all of my problems. Here's to a happy, healthy, and employed 2009 for everyone! Ummm–haven’t made my resolutions yet. Probably will include something about procrastination! Instead, I have been focusing on my list of thanks for 2008, which include this blog (a lifeline between books), being employed (I’m in the mortgage business–’nuff said), and finally, after 30+ years, knowing that Lyme disease is what is causing all of my problems. Here’s to a happy, healthy, and employed 2009 for everyone!

]]> By: Kieran http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-114093 Kieran Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:49:09 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-114093 cacbmd--I'm sorry for your loss. Kieran cacbmd–I’m sorry for your loss.

Kieran

]]> By: karibelle http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113968 karibelle Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:52:00 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113968 I resolve to live a healthier lifestyle. Not a diet, per say, but a fewer cookies (but not no cookies) more broccoli (it’s okay, I like broccoli) attitude. Oh, and no more elevators for upstairs treks of less than 4 flights. I also resolve that this is the year I will get my house organized...yeah right. I resolve to live a healthier lifestyle. Not a diet, per say, but a fewer cookies (but not no cookies) more broccoli (it’s okay, I like broccoli) attitude. Oh, and no more elevators for upstairs treks of less than 4 flights.

I also resolve that this is the year I will get my house organized…yeah right.

]]> By: Door Cty Bound Cherry http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113941 Door Cty Bound Cherry Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:19:55 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113941 Since the infamous 49 is not a long way away.. I resolve to live by "If not now, when?" in life, work and travel. I also resolve, (since I've gotten two kids to 18 and 17 without either being kidnapped by a stranger (when little) or me dropping them off by at a relinquishing center (in Nebraska) for being teens (tho it was tempting some days):) but... To vocally note their good deeds at the particular moment, ignore negative comments, and hopefully usher in a atmosphere of "we're all grown-ups" by setting the example. Also to keep writing, reading and learning. Since the infamous 49 is not a long way away..

I resolve to live by “If not now, when?” in life, work and travel.

I also resolve, (since I’ve gotten two kids to 18 and 17 without either being kidnapped by a stranger (when little) or me dropping them off by at a relinquishing center (in Nebraska) for being teens (tho it was tempting some days):) but…

To vocally note their good deeds at the particular moment, ignore negative comments, and hopefully usher in a atmosphere of “we’re all grown-ups” by setting the example.

Also to keep writing, reading and learning.

]]> By: Gayle, Black Cherry Kisser http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113898 Gayle, Black Cherry Kisser Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:52:44 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113898 First of all, I am NOT making this up. I resolved to 1. Legally change my last name back to my maiden name. 2. Open a bank account in Longview, the town I've been in over a year now. That's it. Keep it simple. Well, I opened a bank account here. Before you all dislocate your shoulders/elbows, in congratulations, you should know that 1. About 2 weeks ago I thought I'd lost my wallet. Before returning home to find it on my bed, I killed my ATM card. The replacement came slllooowwwlllyyy. Then I waited more time for my separately mailed PIN. Meantime, the cash on hand was dwindling. 2. My daughter had mailed me (months ago) a money order repaying my loan for $300. I'd thought it wise to old onto it to open a bank account here. 3. I decided I could use it to open an account and keep $100 out of it for use until my PIN came in the mail. 4. I did so. So, this virtuous keeping of my resolution was motivated by the base need for cash. She bows low. Warmly, Gayle First of all, I am NOT making this up. I resolved to

1. Legally change my last name back to my maiden name.

2. Open a bank account in Longview, the town I’ve been in over a year now.

That’s it. Keep it simple.

Well, I opened a bank account here. Before you all dislocate your shoulders/elbows, in congratulations, you should know that

1. About 2 weeks ago I thought I’d lost my wallet. Before returning home to find it on my bed, I killed my ATM card. The replacement came slllooowwwlllyyy. Then I waited more time for my separately mailed PIN. Meantime, the cash on hand was dwindling.

2. My daughter had mailed me (months ago) a money order repaying my loan for $300. I’d thought it wise to old onto it to open a bank account here.

3. I decided I could use it to open an account and keep $100 out of it for use until my PIN came in the mail.

4. I did so.

So, this virtuous keeping of my resolution was motivated by the base need for cash.

She bows low.

Warmly,
Gayle

]]> By: stephanie http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113745 stephanie Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:08:21 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113745 I like the 'bake more cookies' resolution. I'll be giving most of them away since I - for the first time in YEARS have bought jeans 2 sizes smaller than I've been wearing. And now that I've told people and spent the money I can't afford to buy bigger jeans if I eat the cookies:) Also, I'm going to remember that toddlers are not little adults. They don't get it yet. I need to remember that. I'm also going to remember I can only change me. And remember that worrying doesn't do any good. And these resolutions might not either, but saying them out loud might help me remember;) Happy New Year everyone! I like the ‘bake more cookies’ resolution. I’ll be giving most of them away since I – for the first time in YEARS have bought jeans 2 sizes smaller than I’ve been wearing. And now that I’ve told people and spent the money I can’t afford to buy bigger jeans if I eat the cookies:)

Also, I’m going to remember that toddlers are not little adults. They don’t get it yet. I need to remember that. I’m also going to remember I can only change me. And remember that worrying doesn’t do any good. And these resolutions might not either, but saying them out loud might help me remember;)
Happy New Year everyone!

]]> By: Shoshana http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113743 Shoshana Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:06:50 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113743 Colognegrrl, Onomatopoeia (sp?) was the first thing I tried, which was not it, but since I'm really enjoying that page of wiki I don't care and thank you! Connotation wasn't right either but thanks for the effort, Marta! I'm begining to think that her friend who said there was such a word was speaking with more hope than knowledge. Ah well. The search continues! Colognegrrl, Onomatopoeia (sp?) was the first thing I tried, which was not it, but since I’m really enjoying that page of wiki I don’t care and thank you!
Connotation wasn’t right either but thanks for the effort, Marta!
I’m begining to think that her friend who said there was such a word was speaking with more hope than knowledge. Ah well. The search continues!

]]> By: Lorrie http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113726 Lorrie Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:42:27 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113726 Thanks for the post, Jenny, you always make me smile and feel better. I resolve to stop feeling so damn "stuck," because I'm not. I have plenty of time and health to do anything that I really want to do, and a wonderfully supportive family, so I can't think why on earth I look at writing projects or house projects or self-improvement desires and feel like my feet are in cement and they'll never get done. I think it's demons. I'm going to figure out how to vanquish them this year. I'm not getting any younger, after all. A hearty and happy 2009 to all! Thanks for the post, Jenny, you always make me smile and feel better.

I resolve to stop feeling so damn “stuck,” because I’m not. I have plenty of time and health to do anything that I really want to do, and a wonderfully supportive family, so I can’t think why on earth I look at writing projects or house projects or self-improvement desires and feel like my feet are in cement and they’ll never get done.

I think it’s demons. I’m going to figure out how to vanquish them this year. I’m not getting any younger, after all.

A hearty and happy 2009 to all!

]]> By: Jenyfer Matthews http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113717 Jenyfer Matthews Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:44:02 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113717 I hate, hate, hate making resolutions - all of my bad habits are pretty much here to stay. However, I really like Jenny's and Caro's lists so I'm going to shamelessly steal them as my own. That and more cookies :) Happy New Year everyone! I hate, hate, hate making resolutions – all of my bad habits are pretty much here to stay. However, I really like Jenny’s and Caro’s lists so I’m going to shamelessly steal them as my own. That and more cookies :)

Happy New Year everyone!

]]> By: Shari http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113715 Shari Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:26:06 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113715 I turned 40 3 days ago so I am going to do 40 nice things for myself. Happy for my glass also. I turned 40 3 days ago so I am going to do 40 nice things for myself. Happy for my glass also.

]]> By: cacbmd http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113712 cacbmd Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:14:07 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113712 I resolve not to make any resolutions. My new year started off on a very bad not with a death in the family. Why is it only the good die young? I resolve not to make any resolutions. My new year started off on a very bad not with a death in the family. Why is it only the good die young?

]]> By: Micki http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113652 Micki Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:28:15 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113652 (-: This is my first full year in my 40s, so I think I need some resolutions. First, I resolve not to beat myself up if I'm late, or not perfect. Second, I resolve to make lots and lots of resolutions all through the year, but only "mika-bouzu" resolutions -- things I can work on for three days, and then drop without guilt. For the past several years, too, I've been allowing myself a second chance at New Year's when another culture's New Year rolls around. Next is Chinese New Year on the 26th, I believe (-:. Then we've got Persian New Year at the Equinox, and so on and so forth. Lots of chances! We're not dead yet . . . . (-: This is my first full year in my 40s, so I think I need some resolutions. First, I resolve not to beat myself up if I’m late, or not perfect. Second, I resolve to make lots and lots of resolutions all through the year, but only “mika-bouzu” resolutions — things I can work on for three days, and then drop without guilt.

For the past several years, too, I’ve been allowing myself a second chance at New Year’s when another culture’s New Year rolls around. Next is Chinese New Year on the 26th, I believe (-:. Then we’ve got Persian New Year at the Equinox, and so on and so forth. Lots of chances! We’re not dead yet . . . .

]]> By: Jeepgirl http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113638 Jeepgirl Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:38:38 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113638 I resolve not to let my coworkers drive me crazy. The only time this happened was when I worked by myself. I resolve not to let my coworkers drive me crazy.

The only time this happened was when I worked by myself.

]]> By: Marta http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113628 Marta Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:26:14 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113628 Shoshana, could the word be connotation? It's not a type of word, though. More a type of definition, as in 'denotation' being the dictionary meaning and 'connotation' being the emotional meaning. Shoshana, could the word be connotation? It’s not a type of word, though. More a type of definition, as in ‘denotation’ being the dictionary meaning and ‘connotation’ being the emotional meaning.

]]> By: DownUnderGal http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113623 DownUnderGal Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:21:34 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113623 In this my 40th year I resolve not to stress about my sons high school homework. Or the fact that he doesn't read. And to write a screenplay. And possibly to read lots of books about how to write screenplays as I don't currently have a clue how to go about producing one.... In this my 40th year I resolve not to stress about my sons high school homework. Or the fact that he doesn’t read.
And to write a screenplay.
And possibly to read lots of books about how to write screenplays as I don’t currently have a clue how to go about producing one….

]]> By: colognegrrl http://www.arghink.com/2008/12/31/i-resolve-in-2009/#comment-113622 colognegrrl Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:20:20 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/?p=907#comment-113622 ...and if that was not what your sister was looking for, here's the link to a whole collection of terms: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_of_speech …and if that was not what your sister was looking for, here’s the link to a whole collection of terms:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_of_speech

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