Resolutions, shmesolutions.

I resolve to stop being sarcastic.

Yes, that was sarcasm.

I have never been one to make resolutions in the New Year. I tend to get distracted by life and my overwhelming need to be constantly busy, as if a life without Tums and No-Doze would be a life without water or sunshine. Un-fulfilling and drab. But this year I have started contemplating resolutions and what they mean in terms of life and growing up. I have finally figured some things out.

I do not resolve to lose weight in the New Year. I've been there, done that...with mixed results. Instead, I resolve to eat what I want but counter that with being active. I will not buy a gym membership, but I will walk my dog a little bit more and find more friends that want to walk on the beach or ride bikes. I will move my body because some higher power somewhere gave me the ability to do so, and there are many people in this world who can't even do that.

I have never smoked in my life, but I resolve to make sure that I stay away from the hazards of second hand smoke. I resolve to make my sister's life a living hell until she quits. Side note: Can you make resolutions for other people?

I do resolve to love more. To be more forgiving. To be a person that my mom, dad, grandma, aunt, and Bailey can be proud of. To be a better friend.

I am not going to resolve to try and curse less. Eff that.

I resolve to not go into "poor me" mode when it comes to being alone. Being alone and being lonely are two entirely different things. A good friend told me that I am going through all that I am so that I can prepare myself for "The One." While I have my hopes that there is someone out there, the reality is that I am preparing myself to be a better version of the me I am today. For me, for my family, and yes, maybe someday, for "The One."

I resolve to save some time for me. I will not over commit, and I will not run myself ragged. Hahaha. See sarcasm resolution above.

In the New Year, how about we all try to be a little better...a little kinder...more forgiving...gentler...and maybe, just maybe...we'll survive and thrive and leave this world a better place.