1. Get over the fact that I hate odd numbers (2015 = UGH!)
2. FAKE IT with Mr. Brickhouse and continue to pretend that I am asleep when he comes to bed…so I don’t have to give him a back rub (really) every single night (for the love of God.)
3. Stop watching CNN…or any other ’round the clock sensational verbal diarrhea, disguised as a news station.
4. Hope that this is the year that the hair on my mustache will stop growing.
5. Prepare this killer body of mine for bikini season. (Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha)
6. Be more present and mindful with my misery actions by listening to my bitching breathing intently, while taking in the chaos beauty around me and spreading loath love to the people I care about, as well as the ones that annoy the hell out of me have yet to love themselves. Only I Matter Namaste.
7. Decide which of the books I want to write will alienate my family the least, reveal only some of the dysfunctional and dark skeletons and ensure that I still receive my inheritance.
8. Continue to kick RA’s big ass and pulverize it once and of all.
9. Master the art of kegel-ing so that I can control my bladder and avoid urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor problems…like ruining my wood floors. Oh, and possibly improving my sexual performance while I’m at it.
10. Plan my new year’s eve activities better so that I am not stuck at home (like tonight) watching Ryan Seacrest NOT coming out of the closet.
Love you all!
Maria- well, you know one of my Hero’s Journey resolutions- recover from surgery (again).
I like the Mindfulness resolution. I consider myself more of a philosophical Taoist than a Buddhist (saying this as I still actively and happily participate in the LDS religion), but, it seems every Eastern path intersects somewhere. Mindfulness is such a good way to start the meditation disciplines. Simple, uncomplicated.
Namaste, indeed: I acknowledge the soul/light within you.
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I’ve been wondering how you are doing!! You deserve a relatively painless recovery, damn it! It’s a new year and it very well better bring you relief. I have been meditating lately and it has done wonders for my stress level. 🙂
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Haha…Ryan Seacrest NOT coming out of the closet? American Idol back on? I’ve watched it every year since coming ‘home’ but last year it was awful…got to the final pick of 12 for the live shows and guess what? They took it off the air, no explanation, no nothing. I couldn’t believe it! And I loved Caleb then, who I think went on to win? Well, will be keeping an eye out again this year…ever the optimist, right? Happy New Year to you Maria, love the pic…hope you get to fufill ALL your resolutions 🙄
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Sorry…I meant Brick-olutions 😀
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Lotsa luck with #7. 🙂
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Can I copy your list for myself? I love the way you put things! Very funny! I so relate!
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So nice to see you! Thanks for visiting. I wish you a wonderful new year ahead! 🙂 Yes, you can copy this list! LOL.
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Any book you write will be a hit, Maria. Happy New Year to you and Mr. Brickhouse despite the lack of a back rub. Or perhaps he could give you one. 🙂
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Honestly, every single night he wants a back rub! 🙂 I blame it on my arthritic hands (which is true) but mostly I just want to sleep! xo
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Thanks for the giggles, the chuckles, and the smiles! Sounds like you hit a home run with #7 ~ oh, the stories we’ll share!
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How fun would it be to share it and bare it all?? Changing the names to protect the innocent, of course.
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Of course. 😉
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7. Decide which of the books I want to write will alienate my family the least, reveal only some of the dysfunctional and dark skeletons and ensure that I still receive my inheritance.
HAAAeeee. Loved this! Hilarious. x
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Imagine the possibilities if we didn’t have to worry! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year. 🙂
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Haha, New Year Resolutions with style! I particularly like #7 and have just had a light bulb moment – maybe that’s why I haven’t yet written that best seller?? That’s my excuse, and I’m sticking to it 🙂 Happy New Year, Maria 🙂
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Wouldn’t it be great to have no worries and just write! 🙂 Happy New Year, Alarna! 🙂
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Great resolutions! I particularly like #8. Have a great 2014 plus one.
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The best to you in 2015!! 🙂
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Fake it til you make it!! HAPPY 2015!!
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That’s the key to success, right? LOL.
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Happy New Year, Maria! I’m taking your number eight and praying for you that it will be number one for you in 2015. You’re a fighter and an inspiration to anyone battling a chronic illness. Plus, you’re my favorite go to gal for a giggle. Love you! Happy New Year! xoxo
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I wish and pray for the same for you, Jill! We chicas got to stick together and fight! Off to bed soon…maybe I’ll stay up a half hour more! 🙂
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First off chica let me tell you how much I love that title. Awesomely clever. Next those resolutions are amazing I particularly like six and nine. Six because I’m all about the Namaste my friend, and nine … because I’m a mother of two and any mother on Earth knows exactly what you’re talking about. And even thought you’ll be home tonight, you’re still awesome, but only if you watch Carson and not Ryan countdown. 🙂 Thanks for the great year of blogging buddiness. I greatly appreciate you and all your support. I’m back from being MIA on my reader, just finished a project right before New Year and now it’s time to catch up with my buddies. Have a good one!
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I keep switching between Ryan, Anderson & Carson. They all talk too much. LOL. I have enjoyed our buddiness greatly as well! So happy for your accomplishments! 2015 is going to kick some culo! 🙂
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Happy New Year! 2015 just has to be better.
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Amen to that! It’s going to be…damn it! 🙂
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It HAS to be
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The tiara… most befitting! 🙂 And hear, hear to #3!! All the best in 2015 (Ugh).
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Thank you kindly, Eric!! That was from a couple of years ago, before I got too old to stay up late. 🙂 I wish you much peace and happiness in the year ahead! 🙂
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You are the strikethrough Queen Maria. Awesome let and Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Caterina! I must be drinking because I call you Caterina when I drink. LOL. I wish you only the best in 2015!! 🙂
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Happy New Year Maria!
I’m starting off the year with knee surgery. UGH! I’m resolving to be a hard body by February. Bring it on 2015!
I’ll be in the hospital on Monday night, so I’m going to have a Bachelor Party and watch Farmer Chris! I’ll try to tweet you!
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WHAT??? I am sorry I have been so sporadic with my reading – knee surgery??? AY! I wish you a successful surgery, mi amiga! I’ll check in with you! Feliz Ano Nuevo! 🙂
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I’ve only told a couple people. It’s a partial knee replacement. I should be skiing again in six weeks! I’ll be even more bionic! They only keep patients overnight for antibiotics otherwise it would be out patient surgery.
Happy Happy!!!!
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Oh, man! Well, if anyone can rehab in a fashionable and fun way, it is you! Boobs or no boobs. I will be saying a prayer for you and watching The Bachelor with you!! xo
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Happy New Year, Mrs. B! Look at all the new men-pals knocking on your door with this one! Good thing I’ve been calling you the beee-yooooo-teeee-fullll Maria for so long already, huh? You crack me up again. Didn’t you say you already spent that inheritance in No. 7. hahahahaha. Just joshing family ……
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You sure are always too kind to me and generous with your compliments. How much do I owe you for 2014? LOL. If I find out there is not much to inherit, I’m writing that baby – ASAP!! 🙂
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awwww… and yay… and is that you in the picture??? Muy bonita!!! I want a brick… house… she’s mighty mighty, just lettin’ it all hang out… owwww… sing it with me now…
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Si, Arturo. It is I. Brickhouse in flesh and mightyness! Always letting it all hang out and it ain’t pretty. 🙂
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well I think it is!!!
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Happy New Year sexy lady! Can’t wait to see #4! 🙂
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And #5!!!!
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Ha,ha, Phil! I hate to tell you but you’ll be waiting to see #4 & #5 for quite a while, forever in fact! One can only dream. 🙂
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Wow! I can’t decide which of these is my favorite…so I resolve to….love them all! Happy New Year – looking forward to reading more of your stuff in 2015.
P.S. – Google Ryan Seacrest+Merv Griffin photos…It explains how a vapid talking head ended up with an empire.
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So nice to see you, Funny!!! I look forward to reading more of your funnies in 2015 also! I’ll have to google this, I’ve been told to watch Carson instead of Ryan. I’ll probably be asleep and not watch either! HA! Have a wonderful night and a very Happy new year!
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Lol, taking care of #9 might take care of #2 on the list.
Wishing you a healthy and happy new year.
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I swear, all he wants are back rubs! 24/7! AY…#9 ain’t gonna help me with that. 🙂
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Love you Maria! Keep up your good work…..Happy 2015
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Likewise, Andy!! We both need to have a HEALTHY (nothing medical, please) and happy year ahead! Salud to that! 🙂
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Salud to that Maria! 🙂
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#7: YESSSS! This is somethng I spend WAY too much time thinking about. 🙂
Happy New Year Mo’ Brick! xoxo
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Gracias, amiga!!! I guess we’ll have to wait until everyone dies to write our real books…but wait, we might die also. Oh hell, let’s just write them and see what happens! I have enjoyed your Christmas pics on Facebook with your hilarious games. I hope you have a fun night tonight as well! xoxo
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Happy New Year to all the Bricks from all the Dumbasses!
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LOL. If anyone who doesn’t understand us reads this…they are going to be like, WHAT THE HELL? Only the very best from my bricks to yours. 🙂
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