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Well Christmas has passed for this year anyway and I hope it was a good for all. Mine was fine....it was all I could ask for, and for that I'm thankful. So....that brings us to the New Year and all of the celebrations that come with it.

Personally I gave up on going out to parties, or to nightclubs, or any kind of function that required me leaving the house. One, I guess I'm just getting older and feel like I've had my going out fun, plus drunk driving has escalated ten-fold in the last ten to fifteen years....and I don't know about other places but in my hometown of Dallas, and where I reside for now it's the same thing. Police check-points are everywhere! And there's no getting out of them by trying to take off on a side street because cops are stationed around the side streets and they'll really tag you then!

With the kind of luck I have I'd wind up being just a fraction over the legal limit and then it would be see ya. Fortunately for me, the only check-point I've ever been through I was on my way to a party, and so I hadn't started drinking yet.....note the operative word, "yet". Although I have in the past and cannot believe that I could be so stupid, drink and drive that is, I don't, and won't. My family went though a real tragedy some time back involving a drunk driver, so I don't want to be one of those. Anyway....the point being is that we just don't go out anymore.

Now that doesn't mean that the party can't come to us! We had a very nice Christmas Day dinner and party, it was a small affair but it was quite nice. Years ago I threw a big New Years party and while it went great, it's not something that I'd want to do again.....that's a no thanks. But a small party would be fine, I would just hate to have to monitor folks to make sure that they hadn't had too much to drink. It seems like the wives or the girlfriends wind up taking on the role of designated driver. Please don't get the wrong idea....I'm not implying that all my friends are lushes or drunks, but people do get more relaxed in a home environment and tend to go a bit too far. Especially if they're not eating and not pacing themselves.

Well....we're not having a New Years party, unless you just count immediate family as a party, which I do. Can't say if there will be any Champagne or not, besides who ever said that you just have to have the bubbly to bring in the New Year anyway. Just gimme beer and whiskey man! Hardy-har-har. We'll do just fine anyway. Now....another thing that doesn't happen around here are New Year resolutions. Nope, gave up on those a long time ago. Because of my will-power, or lack thereof I should say, resolutions are pretty much useless. It's like me going to a great buffet and telling myself that I'm not going to stuff myself....this time I'm not going to go overboard and make myself miserable. Sure, right, every time, without fail, I walk out moaning and groaning and crying that I ate too much, "Oh why did I do this again?Oh why am I so stupid? Oh I'm so miserable!"

So do you get my analogy? It's a waste of time for me to make a promise that I know I won't or can't keep. Oh yeah....I've tried the, "I'm going to quit smoking this year....I swear it! or "I'm going to exercise more and get back into the shape I used to be in!" or "I'm going to stop all cussing for good!" Uh....hmmm, sure, yeah right! It seems that no matter what it may have been over the years I never follow through. Now there's honesty for ya. If I'm going to stop or start something, and it's something potentially life changing, it'll be something I'll do regardless of whether or not it's a New Years resolution. Alright....let me re-cap briefly, no going out to any parties, clubs, or the like, no drinking and driving and certainly no resolutions. Seems like a safe enough New Years to me.....

Well of course I'll ask, who out there plans on making a New Years resolution, and actually sticking to it? And:

Happy New Year to everyone!

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At 08:35, December 27, 2008, littleMissConfused said:
	I don't do the resolution thing anymore either....why set myself up for failure! I'm working both jobs New Years Eve and Day! I hope if I start out the new year prosperous it might stay that way! Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 10:34, December 27, 2008, libertine said:
	I've never made resolutions. I'll probably just go out and get laid on New Year's Eve --- I have absolutely zero interest in drinking alcohol. Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 09:16, December 28, 2008, Rubicon said:
	Yeah....I may have a few drinks or beers but only at home. Unless my designated driver is along for the ride and she does not drink at all. Lisa....sorry to hear that you're working two jobs both eve and day. Maybe it's a sign of prosperity to come in 2009! Lets hope so.... Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 12:14, December 28, 2008, slayerbarbie said:

I make resolutions every year. I don't make insane ones that I can't keep like "no more cookies" or "I'm going to lose 20 pounds" or anything like that. I do things like "I'm going to travel to this place this year" or "I'm going to read this book and see this play." Stuff like that.

Checkpoints in Dallas are insane. Stay home. You might end up in a drunk tank with your worst enemy.

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At 08:05, December 29, 2008, Patty said:
	I never did make New Year's Resolutions, I guess I always knew there would be no way to keep them. LOL So it was a waste of time. Personally I would be a cheap date, half a bottle of beer will just about put me on the floor. But then I also have to watch Night Quall (spelling) cough medicine. LOL Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 01:29, December 30, 2008, lisalisabobisa said:
	The only way I would go out on New Years Eve is if I took a taxi.....I have a list of resolutions in mind, I'll probably post them in the next couple of days. Whether I actually stick to them or not is like you said, another thing....lol Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 10:33, December 30, 2008, LauriesAsylum said:
	I've never kept any resolutions. So, I never make them anymore..:) I saw a special in the newspaper today that sounded so cool. It was $145 dollars per couple for dinner, drinks, dancing, hotel room for the night with champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and breakfast in the morning. Doesn't that sound wonderful? Add Comment \| Link \| \|

At 07:33, January 4, 2009, PATUCAWARRIOR said:
	Good to see you are still here... I have been busy with the farm life... Time to come back to the Blog world... All is well amigo... Add Comment \| Link \| \|