January 1, 2016. Happy New Year! 2016. A
clean slate. Blank pages in a brand new
book.
As predicted, the humans in this household
barely stayed awake to welcome in the New Year.
And we dogs were not much better.
And as is tradition at the beginning of the
year, I SUPPOSE I should again try to tackle some resolutions. I didn’t do TOO badly last year. And when you
look at human statistics and resolutions – I believe I actually did QUITE well.
Some stats say 40-45% of humans in the US make resolutions – but less than 10%
of those folks actually achieve those goals.
Typical goals include weight loss – which is one I don’t need. I mean, left to my own devices, I probably
WOULD need this one – but my human “weight control monitor” never allows me to
have NEARLY the amount of food I would like.
So I don’t need that resolution.
Another typical human resolution is more
exercise. I’m a BIT restricted with
regard to that one – as it requires my human’s participation as well. Mind you – it wouldn’t be a bad one for
HER. So I’ll include that one just
because I’m thinking of HER health. I
think we need to start getting up at 4AM and take longer walks. I’ll let you know how that one works out.
Another typical human resolution is to stop
smoking. My human doesn’t smoke – and I
don’t either – so that won’t be on the list.
A resolution that
IS on my list is to stop pouncing on Frodo when he comes down the stairs. I usually race down first, wait for him and
then proceed to flatten him when he hits the last step. That’s a good resolution. And Frodo made me say it.
I also resolve to
stop providing my personalized salon experience. My human wants me to do this one. She is tired of seeing Frodo with unusual
looking bangs – and lop-sided ears. Maybe
I can take up origami instead.
I also resolve to
stop running off in the woods. Unless
Paxton goes first. Then I MUST follow
him. To make sure he is safe.
I resolve to try my
best at our new scent-work class. At least the first night.
I would resolve to
stop counter-surfing – but really – who would I be kidding?
I would like to get
my human to resolve to STOP going to the Dollar Store. But I understand that some people actually
ENJOY seeing us in holiday attire – so I guess I won’t protest. Too much.
I suppose one of
THE best resolutions is one that we ALL should do. How about every day I resolve to say ONE
thing that I am grateful for in that day.
It could be as simple as not having to wear Antlers. That is one I CAN do. And should do. That’s a perfect resolution. Maybe we ALL could try it?
No matter what your
resolutions – and whether or not you attain them – remember that this is the
beginning of a whole new year – full of endless possibilities and opportunities.
Create. Learn. Explore.
Share. And make 2016 your most
remarkable year yet! I know I will!!!!
Oh - and what is one thing I am grateful for today? You! Have a PONtastic New Year!
© Linda Wozniak
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