Every new year there is talk about "New Year's Resolutions." The chatter is the same. Many resolutions are made but not kept. And there are a pile of reasons why resolutions aren't kept.
Then the counsellors get in there and explain how to keep a resolution so it makes it more difficult to abandon your resolution. I have never officially made a New Year's resolution. I have thought about some things that need attention. I know that my organizational skills are poor or is it that I just don't care much. But as you can see I have not done anything to improve my organization and orderliness.
New years is also a time to look back and reflect. Reflection seems to be a moving target. Our memories are not precise. When I talk to my brothers we all seem to have some variation in the memories.
One thing I know is that I have definitely had 85 New Years. The first few don't count as we don't seem to keep any memories.
For example, today would have been my sister's 83 birthday. However, she only got to celebrate eleven birthdays. Since I was only two when she was born, I don't remember her birth. Then I started to think about how many new years I actually remember. As it turns out , not very many. I remember the first time I took the Micro Manager out it was New Year's Eve 1965. I remember that as a child the church had a special program for kids on Jan 1. The Sunday School performed all it's stuff and then were given a bag with candies, nuts and an orange so that's why it was called a Sunday school treat.
So once again we mark a January first with a mixture of happiness, resolve and memories.
I wish all of you a very happy and successful 2025.
I don't do resolutions, either. I figure if I want to do something I'll do it, no matter what day it is.
ReplyDelete85 new years is a lot. I've had 54 but i remember only a few.
I wish you the best, Red
I guess resolutions are for those who need a push to do something.
DeleteI find New Year is when I tend to remember the sad things more than usual.
ReplyDeleteNew year is certainly a time for reflection and it's not always good.
DeleteIt's easy to forget that it's not given to everyone to have a long life. It should make us consider and be thankful for our blessings.
ReplyDeleteHappy, healthy 2025 to you.
One day at a time. We should try to make the best of things.
DeleteHappy New Year to you and your family. I wish you all the best in 2025.
ReplyDeleteI do not make resolutions and my memory is awful. Take care, have a wonderful day!
Thankyou. Some things I never forget but my short term memory is almost lacking at times.
DeleteYou fondly share with us two very lovely New Year occasions that you remember. I remember quite a few and those ones stand out for one reason or another. Looking back over my blog posts helps with bringing back memories. Best Wishes to you for 2025!
ReplyDeleteI seldom look back at old posts. I do know that much material in my blog could be used for a biography.
DeleteThank you, Red. I have many memories of years past, but sure not the entire bunch. Many of them stand out for one reason or another. HNY to you and yours, Red.
ReplyDeleteI had to think for a second or two to get HNY. Have a great 2025.
DeleteI also don't do resolutions. As far as memory goes, something specific would have to have happened to make one stand out. Like the time we drove 14 hours across province in the snow in a UHaul.
ReplyDeleteIt would be difficult to forget those 14 hours.
DeleteRed, What a heartfelt and reflective post! It’s a reminder that New Year’s isn’t just about looking forward but also cherishing what’s behind us. Wishing you and the Micro Manager a joyful, peaceful, and meaningful 2025. John
ReplyDeleteThanks John. Happy new Year to you and your family.
DeleteI love knowing that you took Micro-Manager out on the first date on New Years Eve. Roger and I met on New Year's Eve in 1988-89. We danced together at midnight and fell in. love! Happy New Year. (NewRobin13)
ReplyDeleteGreat story. Happy New Year to you and your family.
DeleteI don't make resolutions either as life often gets in the way and so I try to go with the flow. So, at the end of this year you and your wife will celebrate 60 years since your first date! Sweet!
ReplyDeleteTime goes by in a hurry.
DeleteHappy New Year to you Red and your micro manager! I recall a few New Years Eves...all were good. When I was working nights...New Years Eve was a mandatory work night:)
ReplyDeleteWe usually have a good time on New Year's eve. However at this age very little partying is done.
DeleteI only remember a few memorable New Years Eves. Most were not remarkable, usually pretty quiet.
ReplyDeleteA few years back one of our blogging friends introduced me to selecting a word for the new year. One year I chose "reduce", another "patience". I think last year I chose "Kindness". I'm still working on one for this year. Is there a single word for "Be patient and kind to yourself and reduce your stress"?
COOL!
DeleteI only remember a few new years that stand out. As for resolutions, I don't do them, when I did I never followed all the way through. So I try to have a happy and productive life. The best to you and yours for a wonderful and happy 2025.
ReplyDeleteI think the resolutions sometimes let us off the hook. We should try to do our best all year long.
DeleteI didn't make any resolutions this year. I have kept one that I made about 5 years ago so just keep it going.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Happy New Year to you and your family.
DeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI don't do resolutions. I enjoy your recollections!
I've been fortunate to bumble into many interesting and fun adventures.
DeleteNo resolutions for me, either. It's hard enough to remember what I must do each day.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! My short term memory gets worse every year
DeleteNope, no resolutions for me either.
ReplyDeleteWhen you mention the Sunday school treats, are you referring to the church in Esk? Happy New Year to you and your Yorkshire lass Red!
ReplyDeleteInstead of resolutions, actually what I do is make a list of the things I want to finish so I don't bring them into the new year. I did finish mooost of them, but not all sigh. Caregiving is taking up so much of our time these days.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if it's an Asian things or a Japanese thing, but you're supposed to pay off your bills and finish your chores so that's what I was doing. We put away the Christmas tree and decorations and ate noodles for long life.
Happy New Year, Red!