So, here we are. A new year has burst forth and we all find ourselves resolving to be better, fitter, more wealthy, educated - whatever it may be. Are you one of those who has a new game plan for 2014? New year, new you, right? Or are you one of those people who think new year resolutions are bullshit? Here's what we really think about all of those good intentions.
I call BULLSHIT! Bullshit on all of it. You need a reason or excuse to do the right thing that you should have been doing anyway, forever ago? Really? REALLY?? You want to get in shape in 2014. Ok, that's awesome. Who doesn't want to live healthier? Good for you! But was waiting for the new year what was stopping you from ramming those decadent jelly doughnuts and delicious fudge brownies down your gullet? You can't possibly start eating right and exercising until January first! Insanity! Who starts a diet and exercise routine in August, on a Thursday, at 4pm? Unheard of nonsense! I can totally understand why you waited until now. It's shit like this that makes me lose faith in my fellow human beings. Excuse after excuse, after excuse. WHY do we need a date to do what we should be doing anyway? Can any of you resolution makers answer that for me? Why can't we strive to live healthier every day of our lives and not just January first? To those of you who have made resolutions, whatever they are, I hope you stick to them, Really, I do. But what about the important stuff? Instead of saying that this year will be a better one, why not try and make yourself a better person? How about we learn and exercise tolerance, acceptance, respect and love? Wow. There's a concept for you. Yeah, I'm talking to you. Nobody gives a shit how in shape you are, or how much money you have in the bank, if you're a shitty, horrible person. See what I'm saying? You should strive, every day, to be a better person, not just for the new year. ~A.S. | New Year's Resolutions are a bit of a scam, I think. It's nice to make them, nice to share them with other people, nice in theory, I guess - except for accomplishing them most of the time. Why does it take a New Year to make an effort? I admit that I've made them in the past: Lose weight and get fit, help more people, show more patience, etc. But, in all honesty, I think just by calling it 'resolution', it's psyching us all out. Maybe, 'challenge' or 'goal' would be better than a 'resolution'...? Semantics, I guess. Having said that, I have completely jumped on board with the Scam Train, declaring to myself that I am to participate in a 52-week long photography challenge. It's week 2 and I have, so far, kept on-track. Every month the subject changes. Keeps me on my toes. I don't know-maybe it's one of those 'It's the journey, not the destination' -types of things. Probably so. Regardless, I figure if I can take an hour a week to challenge myself, creatively, and actually succeed - what other goals can I set for myself and accomplish? I guess I'll find out in 50 weeks... -Y.S. |