Resolutions??????

I never make those things. Ridiculous. People set totally unrealistic goals and then are disappointed in themselves. I find it much better to set attainable goals. No sense setting yourself up for failure I think. In fact just dump the whole 'resolution' concept. Set yourself up for some positive, rather than negative actions.

So no resolutions but here is my bucket list for 2014: (The management retains the right to add/edit the list as she desires.)

Organize twelve things in my life. Could be a drawer, closet, or the bank book.  (I already did the junk drawer in the kitchen this morning. Cleaned it out and put baskets in there to hold the necessary junque.)

Use coupons more often. I love to save a buck but rarely fuss with coupons. I'll be using at least a few over the next year.

Buy some new clothes. WHAT???? How is that good? Truth is I hate shopping. Let me clarify, I hate going into a store and trying on clothes. I am very aware I have the fashion sense of a boiled turnip but I also hate spending money on things that go out of style. That's why I own chinos. Can't screw those up and they never go out of style. Throw on a blazer and you're done. I will acquiesce to my friendly critics and admit that I also need new clothes because I've lost a little bit of weight and I'm busting a sag like a gang banger. I will to buy one new, not frumpy, outfit this year.

Use my sewing machine. I have an awesome machine but rarely use it. Got some simple projects in mind like reusable Swiffer duster refills.

Listen more. I have a tendency to be impatient and finish people's statements. I'm going to try to let them finish their own sentences.

So there it is. Nothing fancy. Nothing extravagant. Just some common sense goals to make my life better.