“Auld Lang Syne” - WTF?!?!?!
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
January 2, 2008 at 8:08 pm
"auld lang syne" means "for old times’ sake," which is why we sing it on New Year’s Eve. Though I have it to understand that the Scottish often sing it at the end of any gathering. But don’t quote me on that:)
January 3, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Ring in 2008, learn from 2007’s mishaps, and kick butt! Hope you had a great holiday, Dawn
January 5, 2008 at 8:22 pm
AMEN 2 that! I definitely need to disown some acquaintances and just DO ME!!!
January 6, 2008 at 9:19 am
Good post-
January 6, 2008 at 9:22 am
I loved this! How have you been? Have missed you on here for awhile!!!
January 7, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I know the words…
That good old song of Wa-Hoo-Wah
We sing it o’er and o’er
It cheers our hearts and warms our blod
To hear them shout and roar:
We come from old Virginia
Where all is bright and gay
Let’s all join hands and give a yell
For dear ol’ UVa!
Sorry, couldn’t resist the old fight song for my college team!
January 14, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I feel you on the resolution bit, every year someone asks me what are my New Year’s resolutions and I say simply to forget last year and start a new one. Every year I see countless numbers of people that have made a promise to drop fifty pounds in thirty days or get in shape. They get the trainers and they get their workout gear together and by the time March comes around those people have vanished just like that resolution. I tell many of my friends and family that working out and staying in shape is a year round thing for me the only break I take is the one between the next workout.
peace
January 14, 2008 at 4:19 pm
This made me laugh. My husband is a fitness trainer. Recently the gym has been bombarded with new memberships. He has so many clients that pay for training, but do not fully commit. I worked out yesterday for the first time since delivery. I looked around and wondered who was I going to still see in the gym when I make progress.
January 23, 2008 at 7:05 am
DO ME! Love that! You are a trip Dawn… Keep chugging along girl. I don’t think anything can stop you!
Best Wishes!
Bryan
February 8, 2008 at 6:18 am
Thanks so much for your encouraging words. You have great arms….can you share some workout tips? Mine are HUGE, but I want to make them smaller and more defined….