HAPPY HAPPY New Year!

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