Bio
I'm a husband, father and son. A Capricorn and native Californian who long ago became a true blue Oregonian.
 
 
 
 

Most Popular

12 fail-proof resolutions for 2012

  • Share This Post
  • Pin It
  • 15
  • Sparkle (
    )
     

Seems everybody and his dog is pledging this and resolving that as the year comes to a close. That's cool.

 

So let me begin this final blog post of 2011 with a round of applause for those who resolve to rid themselves of extra pounds or bad habits (smoking, drinking, chronic lateness). Same goes for those who vow to get organized in 2012 or spend more time with family and friends ... and their dogs.

 

As for me, well, I've got a slightly different list. I hereby pledge not to:

 

1. Grow a ponytail.

 

2. Dye my hair.

 

3. Get a neck tattoo.

 

4. Pierce my tongue.

 

5. Pierce my eyebrow.

 

6. Pierce my dog's tongue.

 

7. Pass gas in a crowded elevator.

 

8. Wear pajamas in public.

 

9. Give my boss a wedgie.

 

10. Send a fax to anyone for any reason.

 

11. Root for the Lakers.

 

12. Reference Snooki or any Kardashian in any conversation in which I am lucid.

 

Bonus: 13. Run for public office.

 

And you, dear reader? What iron-clad promise can you make to the world? Dying to know ...

 

Tweet me @georgerede

 

  • 15
  • Sparkle (
    )
     

Comments

Post comment as twitter logo facebook logo
Sort: Newest | Oldest
anotherjennifer 6 pts

This is my kind of resolution list. I can resolve to not do the same things, particularly #11, though I would also add I won't root for the NY Jets and Montreal Canadiens. On another note, do people still send faxes? I'm guessing those people also own phone books.

georgerede 12 pts

anotherjennifer Amazingly, some still do send faxes. Whether anyone actually reads them is another question.... Phone book? What's a phone book?

alienbody 343 pts

I promise not to give up coffee and spare the world the Wrath of Melissa. I'll be a kind and benevolent leader, as long as I'm adequately caffeinated. As an occasional elevator rider I am thrilled with #7, but after a recent experience I would as humanity at large to consider doing the same on escalators {gag}.

Great list! Thanks for the giggle, George!

georgerede 12 pts

alienbody Hey Melissa, if we are EVER on an escalator together, I give you my solemn promise...

Wander 11 pts

Geez George!
You've got it figured out! I'm with you on pretty much everything on your list. Sounds like you've pegged our dwindling society to a tee!
Wishing you big blessings in 2012!

PS- Thank you for pledging to keep your pj's at home and not at the grocery store. Keepin it classy, friend!

DawnsRecipes 5 pts

I have a similar method for creating to-do lists. I like to put a few things I've already done on there so I have something to check off at the end of the day. Then I can head to bed with a sense of accomplishment. :)

Cracking up over #7 here!

georgerede 12 pts

DawnsRecipes Your to-do list strategy is hard to beat. Good to know there's something already done.

Milaka 12 pts

My top five:

1. I will not purchase any merchandise, products or services related to Justin Bieber.

2. I will not buy shoes that could be used as weapons.

3. I will drink a glass of water at least once a day.

4. I will view all four existing seasons of Breaking Bad before the fifth season begins.

5. As God as my witness, some time in 2012 I WILL get a photo of my 8 year old boy without his fingers in his nose or behind someone's head.

Okay, these are now out there. Who's going to hold me accountable? ;-)

Happy New Year!

georgerede 12 pts

Milaka What a great list! I'm with you on No. 1 and I'm laughing at the vision of No. 5. Thanks for sharing.

SunbonnetSmart.com 140 pts

Hello George! Time to say Hi! You are an inspiration to us all. Thanks for sharing your list. I like it a lot better than mine. Fondly, Robin

georgerede 12 pts

SunbonnetSmart.com Hello back at you, Robin. Such an intriguing profile pic you have! Thanks for the kind words about my list. What better way to achieve a sense of accomplishment??

victorias_view 1375 pts moderator

Hahaha! Oh! Please don't grow a pony tail!

georgerede 12 pts

Only if I run for public office. :) victorias_view

victorias_view 1375 pts moderator

georgerede If you run for public office you will also need tuxedo shirt ;)

Conversation from Facebook

Karen Lockinger Greenberg
Karen Lockinger Greenberg

That's awesome. I think I can pretty much stick with his list!