New year... now what?

    I used to put absolutely zero stock in the whole new year's resolution thing. This year, especially here lately, I am trying to look at some things a little differently. So I may make some resolutions this upcoming year, like to quit smoking... I mean I don't smoke so that means I am a success already, no? I know, corny joke lol. So instead of looking at it like new year's resolutions I am looking at it as merely conveniently timed goal setting :)
     This year some of my goals, in no particular order, are:
to be more financially responsible- Money is a strange creature. It always seems that the more you have the more you need lol. I am not sure if that goal will mean making more money or spending what I do make more wisely.
to get healthy- Notice I did not say healthier lol.When I tell people how much I weigh and they say "you don't look that heavy" it is a good thing, or so I used to think. I realize that by not looking "that heavy" all the fat I am carrying is stuff around my heart and other organs...ewww lol. So I need to get healthy because I simply am not.
to be less angry and more mellow and relaxed- This may come as a shock to some that know me (tongue firmly in cheek right here) but I have a temper and have been known to get angry sometimes...I know... shocker, right? Here is the thing, if you were to ask me to name the things that I have gotten angry about in the past week I could not remember them all. It seems to me that if I am going to get angry enough punch walls, people, balloon animals and stuffed bunnies I should remember what it was that pissed me off lol. Life is short and getting shorter every day so maybe, just maybe I should try this happy stuff that everyone is talking about :)
       So there you have it, three of my goals for 2013 (wow). Wait, wait, got a bonus goal for me: WRITE MORE AND MORE OFTEN 
     Let us know in the comments what you are looking to change/attain/create/ whatever in the upcoming year.

Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL... or just have a great day if you are not a holiday person :) What are your favorite Xmas day/ Xmas eve movies are to watch? I am partial to Nightmare Before Christmas myself. Let me know your go-to movies, tv shows, etc in the comments.

Riddle me this...

     What is it that all the money in the world can't buy, but negativity and apathy can give away?
     After the tragedy in Newtown this past week this riddle really hits home, for me at least. Seems like for a lot of us it takes something so gut-wrenching and tragic to yank us out of our own stuff. Such an event makes us put down our masks and armours for a bit. We get beyond the selfishness, the macho crap, the petty grudges, the bitchiness, etc. We see life for how fragile it is, how fleeting.  It makes us look differently at things. The aches, pains, and dizzy spells that we might normally not bother with become something that we hit the ER to get checked out. So don't waste a moment. Chase the dream job (even if it isn't going to make you the most money), rescue an animal from the shelter, hug your family just a bit longer, take a few moments for yourself and just breathe... you guys get the point. Do any, all, or none of the above. Find something that makes you humble and grateful. Find your peace and learn to let things go. 
     We hear all the time "let us pray for the people affected by such and such tragedy". Well, okay. You know what? We all are affected by the tragedies big and small. So if you are religious or spiritual... pray for us all. If not then throw some healing energy out there for everyone. Meditate a better world. Bring some positive energy into existence, whatever your beliefs. These are just a Freezermonkey's musings. As always feel free to leave a comment.
     By the way the answer to the riddle at the start of this post is... time. Make the most of it.