My Resolutions for 2016

So I have raised my anxiety level this morning thinking of New Year's resolutions...Why do we have to make resolutions, is this a healthy practise for intelligent people?  After looking back on last year's resolutions which I have to say I failed, except the top three.....after that it all went down hill fast.

2015 New Year's Resolutions:

1. Get out of bed each morning or afternoon at a reasonable time
2. Brush your teeth
3. Turn on your social media device

4. Read something each day that has some intellectual content, cereal boxes count for this one.
First off.... I don't eat cereal out a box so my daily readable content came from social media mainly Facebook...and we all know the intellectual content of Facebook.  I am thinking perhaps I should make it a New Years resolution to start reading cereal boxes.

5. Drink a glass of water, rinsing your mouth out with water after brushing teeth counts for a quarter cup.
 As for rinsing my mouth out with water after brushing came to a measly 1/4 cup...I found mixing it with a little scotch or whiskey I was getting up to a litre a day.

6. Eat a serving of veggies or fruit...last time I checked a glass of red wine, cup of coffee and chocolate all fall under fruit or veggies category.
The doctor informed me that "NO!!! Jennifer.... coffee, red wine, chocolate are not considered fruit or veggies..." He's such a damn know it all. 

7. Do one kind thing a day even if it's only being kind to yourself.
Being kind to myself was easy until I it becomes self indulgent, hedonistic personality disorder, my shrink and I are working on it.

8. Walk in nature and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you, if you put a plant between you and your car.
I did have a plant between house and the car...however the cat started using it as a toilet and one day I accidentally ran it over....and that is a whole other story.

9. Do some thing that raises your heart rate, I am sure opening your credit card bill after the holidays will do it.
Running and climbing over fences screaming my fool head off  while I was chasing Carson nearly caused a heart attack. The ER doctor informed me that perhaps if I wanted to raise my heart rate I should try treadmill at the local gym. 

10. Once in a blue moon volunteer to make the world a better place.
I am starting to believe the moon is BLUE!!!!!
  
So this year my resolution is to learn some moderation, what colour the moon is and find a doctor that believes coffee, chocolate and red wine are fruit and vegetables. 

However at the end of the day....the most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters.

 

Grow, Harvest, Cook, Eat....be happy!!!!

 

Jenn

Tis the Season for Fun and Folly....

Tis the Season for fun and folly fa la la la la la la la la.....
It's that time of year where I put the red bow on Carson and hide the elf on the shelf, however since his demise last year we have not found a suitable replacement.  Carson is quite content not having the pesky little bastard around this year....he has been snuggled up on the bed sleeping and dreaming the cold winter afternoons away. 

I on the other hand have not found a new pair of shoes, so I am where you last found me....in my kitchen.  This time of year it's heaven on earth for a foodie...Homemade Marshmallows, Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate and endless versions of shortbread are being made. I have been planning dinner parties the last few months and I see the sparkling lights at the end of the tunnel.....

 

Bruce and I are looking forward to some good old fashion holiday fun and folly this season....we both wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season.

 

 

 

Grow, Harvest, Cook, Eat

Jenn