Reflecting
My "word" for 2012 was "frugal". I tried to live as frugally as possible in 2012. I did an amazing job, except for a little (ok, large) digression in August -- it's hard to travel (to Northern Ontario, to Phoenix, then Nova Scotia) without buying anything. I am going to continue the frugality into 2013.
This year's word?
Simplicity
I'm trying to live more simply... trying to slow down and not go-go-go so much. To live in the moment. Cut back, declutter. Live simply. Simply live. I'm hoping that it adds more serenity to my life too. I'm tired of rush-rush-rushing.I need to simplify my surroundings too....
My resolution for this year?
NO CANDY. I'm not going to eat any candy (small disclaimer -- I am not going to eat any candy that it not already in my possession, right now, today -- it would be wasteful, and even disrespectful not to eat the candy that was given to me as a gift, at Christmas. Right? RIGHT?) .
So, let's start again. NO new CANDY. So, Mr. B. Don't even think of giving me candy for valentines day. I can't eat it. And sorry, I won't be eating any road trip licorice. (oh, wait, I got some for Christmas, we'll eat that). Is this a cop out kind of resolution? Sort of (hah! speaking of sorts -- I got licorice allsorts for Christmas). Really, I am trying to avoid the mindless eating of candy that happens at school. I'm actually trying to cut out refined sugar... baby steps, people. I've also cut out soft drinks. water with lemon it is :)
So, that's it. Live more simply, eat no candy.
9 comments:
Right! And beautiful piece of art! I need to resolve to get back to my blog reading. I am so behind, like about a whole year!
I like it, good plan. I still would love for you to come visit me!
xoxo
vivian
Oh, the will power to cut the candy! :}
And yes, there is a way to slow down. It's called...
Nova Scotia!
Happy new year.
Excellent resolutions. I think you should make a trip to Michigan to keep your mind off candy (I'll hide my candy while you're here). My resolution is to sieze opportunities; so I'm traveling to Hawaii, Japan, Italy, and Tanzania this year.
Once again, you set a great example of restraint and good intention! Love your simplicity mantra and I will keep it in mind and visit your blog for reminders! xo
No candy and no soft drinks, what will you mix your rum with?
Go Mom! No more candy!
I'm trying to live more simply too, I think it's a great new year plan. I definitely want to de-clutter and be more organized.
Happy New Year MArtha! I like your resolution. This year....not so much quitting drinking Diet Coke but it's more of eating and drinking right. Good luck with the temptations. Doesn't teachers get a lot of chocolates and candies for special occasions.
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