the one where I recap

You have to recognize that being this is a new year and all, people are going to post recaps.  I mean, that's what happens - out with the old, in with the new.  Because even though we are all moving forward, looking back is kinda fun.  Right?  Well, recaps don't offend me.  In fact, I appreciate a good recap.  I appreciate it so much in fact, that I am going to share my blogging recap of 2011.  Just a mini one.  I'm sorry that I have said recap 37 times in one paragraph.


Let's move on to another paragraph.  OK, fine, I exaggerated.  I didn't say it 37 times, only five times, but every so often we have to be dramatic to get a point across.  Not exactly certain what my point is at this moment, but hey.  Work with me.


ANYway.  Back to the recaps.  I shared a list of favorite posts of 2010, titled A Wog Down Memory Lane, and I guess I will go ahead and share a list of favorite posts of 2011.  They aren't necessarily my favorite posts, but the ones that have received the most hits, so I suppose that means they were looked at more. Which doesn't exactly mean they were liked the best.  Just so we're all in the know, popular in this particular case doesn't have to mean the best.  Just the most clicked on.  Get it?


January
   The one where I talked about my fears


February
   The one about Bill Clinton, the sex scandal, and what happens int he event of my mom's death
tied with The one where you might think I am a mean wife


March
   The one about jello fracturing a union


April
   The one about panic rooms and peeing


May
   The one about the sniffly, whiney, sweaty repairman


June
   The one where I was a wildlife hero
tied with The one where I talk about my top ten 80's crushes


July
   The one when I talk about a couple of things that bug me
 
August
   The one where I talk about my very important tub in the basement


September
   The one where I talk about kids and dinner


October
   The one where I talk about tattoo Barbie and wacky moms


November
   The one I talk about deal breakers


December
   The one when I list a bunch of things that I have learned


So there you have it.  Recap over.
   
   

New year, new resolutions

So I did put the bold statement out there a bit ago that I would put my top three resolutions out for all of the world to see on January one, and today is the big day.

I also recall mentioning that I would make monthly progress updates.

Yeah.  I might actually even take it all back and rescind that offer.  Because it was a pretty bold statement.  I guess we will have to wait and see.

But for now, January one - new year, new decade, I will post my top three resolutions.  And I do not take this lightly.  I had to weigh the options -- really decide what the top three should be and of course, be straight up sure I could sort of accomplish them if I really made the effort.  Because even worse than not accomplishing them is knowing that everyone knows I didn't accomplish them.

I'm sure you all are thinking they are going to be exciting, world changing resolutions because let's face it -- the build up has been really excruciating.  Right?  But even though I hate to burst any bubbles, in reality, the resolutions are pretty boringly average and normal.  Nothing world changing.  Nothing super exciting.  Just regular old resolutions.  But, resolutions that are important to me one way or the other.

So here they are in no particular order.  Well.  A particular order I guess, but not really for any particular reason.  I'm being evasive.  And slow in presenting them, aren't I? Sorry.  I just feel a little nervous and naked and forthcoming.

So without further ado, without any pomp or circumstance, without any... well, you get the idea.  Here they are.  Presenting....

MY (top three) big fat 2011 NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS:

1.  Cook dinner and eat dinner as a family more regularly. Quit/reduce take-out. Make healthier meals. (That could possibly be considered three resolutions, however, since it is one general theme, I am going with it.)

2.  Organize and transfer all (6000+) old photos to disc & clean up desktop computer of pictures/video.  Organize all photos into photo albums.

3. FIT at forty-one.  Exercise for at least 30 minutes, at least four days a week.  No excuses.

Well.  There you have it.  Now you all can force me to be accountable and make all of these things happen.  I chose those particular three things because those are the three things I say I am going to do every single year, and every single year, something gets in the way of it eventually, and something puts me off course.  I really, truly want/need to do those things up there.  Really.  Truly.

So anyway, wish me luck.

As I wish you on your resolutions.  Here's hoping we all enjoy a great new year.