Dawn Melanie’s BodyBlog

What DOES that mean? And why are the garbled, mumbled lyrics resonated by the masses of inebriated individuals at every gathering celebrating the forthcoming 365 days. My thought – No One Knows the Darn lyrics!  But, there exists a consensus that we should gather, be merry and pretend to forget the wounds beget by our ‘acquaintances’… sometimes friends… sometimes loved ones.  Unfortunately, realistically our fakeness is ephemeral – sort of like all the New Years’ Resolutions to workout 5 x’s per week.

I speak of that notorious resolution triggering new memberships, enrollment fees and shopping sprees producing clutter in our closets and garages.  We then blame our “gym rat” associate for persuading the signing of a 4 year gym contract.   Hah! – that will be “brought to mind” every month when your checking account is drafted for $49.99 plus tax.

We all want to be happy, right?  Well, I do.  So, for year 2008, my resolution/prediction/mission statement (whatever you term it) is this – “DO ME!”  No, this is not a mild, sexual innuendo. Instead, it is a verbal commitment to me and suggestion to all others to be honest with one’s self first.  Others WILL disappoint you from time to time (Really, they will).  But, no one should be given the liberty or power to determine our ultimate happiness. 
 

“Let auld acquaintance be forgot, And never bought to mind.” 
More like – Let auld acquaintance be forgot… and NEVER given the TIME (of day)!

Happy New Year 2008! Be productive, stay positive and disown “those” acquaintances – persons, places, things and, or thoughts. *smile*

~Dawn Melanie