FRIDAY STIR FRY - Ahhh, a new year

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Yes, it's that time of year again. When we happily swear we're going to give up something that probably isn't good for us but that we probably really love doing. Like eating fast food (come on, who doesn't crave McD's fries once in a while). Or smoking. I rarely hear a smoker say they hate it. They may say they need to quit, but they enjoy those cigs. And the biggie - losing weight. I get as sick of the weight loss commercials this time of year as I do Christmas music by December 25th.

This year the only thing I'm giving up is Keno. I love gambling but it's not a very good investment strategy. Especially when you're as big a loser as I am. So, I guess what I really mean is I need to get my financial house in order. Sorry kids of the State of Missouri schools where Keno proceeds supposedly go. I'll make it up to you some other way.

A positive commitment I've made - write every day. Just get in the habit. It doesn't matter how much or how crappy, just write.

Two days into this year and I'm golden on both. Yeah!

How are you doing on your resolutions or do you even bother?

FRIDAY STIR FRY - Writing

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One of the writer groups I belong to has a December tradition. We all write goals for the next year on two index cards. One goes to the president to keep until next December and we keep one. At our meeting the following year we read them out loud and admit to everybody what failures we are.

Some people actually achieve most of their goals (I hate them).

I never even get close.

Is it because I set my goals too high? Nope. Example: Last year I wanted to read a book a month. Not difficult, right? Wrong. I think I completed 4 books. Not even 50%. Out of five goals, I only achieved one:  Keep submitting BTH. Palm to forehead. What is wrong with me? Shall I list the reasons again? Sure.

•  My day job sucks my energy.
•  My day job sucks my energy.
•  Oh, wait, I've already used that one.
•  I'm lazy.
•  Repeat.
•  I'm the World's Best Procrastinator.
•  There's a new t.v. channel that I'm in love with.
•  Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. 
•  And let's not forget my favorite bar.  

All of these I've covered at length in previous posts, so explanations are not needed. What is needed is somebody to give me a swift kick in the ass. Maybe that will dislodge my head from it and I can get closer to my dream of being published.

What gets in the way of your goals? And don't say nothing because I won't be your friend anymore.
                                                     

FRIDAY STIR FRY - Cleaning

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I admit it. I'm a horrible housekeeper. HORRIBLE.

In my defense, it's just me living here. I don't care how many dust bunnies I have or if they get a life of their own and try to strangle me in the middle of the night. Also, I spent all of my married life (24 years) cleaning, cooking, etc. I guess I'm over it.

I do keep the bathroom and kitchen clean. Sort of. I don't let trash accumulate. And I wash my clothes when needed so I don't stink. :-) But dusting is not my thing. Especially when the minute I finish, more dust particles land where I just wiped. Really?

With family coming in for the holiday I feel obligated to at least attempt to clean. My plan was to do a little each night. Have I? Not so much. Maybe I'll just put sheets over everything and tell them I'm getting ready to paint.

Do you enjoy cleaning?