One Word

Over the past few years I have followed Laura Lippman's tradition of choosing a one-word resolution for the new year. (I haven't seen her word for 2022 yet).

In years past I have spent a fair amount of time trying to come up with something pertinent and meaningful.   Something of value.

This year I'm going with a word of total and unapologetic self-interest, of no value to anyone other than myself.

Call me selfish.  I do not care.

I call it self-care.

My word for next year is "pamper."

I'm going to welcome 2022 with gifts from me to me.

Some scrumptious scented body oil of my favorite fragrance 

A new pair of slouchy jeans

And a new frock.

Slouchy jeans and maxi dresses!  They're back!  And I'm happy to see them, and wear them, again.  My ol' hippie self rejoices in the fact that everything old is, indeed, new again.

And I've started planning a trip for later in the year. 

 I, like many of you, am ready to travel again.  

Beyond ready. 

 If the trip falls through due to yet another COVID variant, so be it.  I'm doing all I can to lessen the financial impact should that happen.   Travel insurance.  Refundable flights.  Accommodations with a good cancellation policy.  

I need to spend some time doing one of the things I love best - planning a trip.  The planning is, to me, a major big fun part of travel, and thanks to my Baccarat Rouge 540 scented body oil, I'll smell absolutely divine while doing it. 

I hope you'll do something nice for yourself in 2022.

Following a Laura Lippman tradition

She reminds me, and others, by her own example, to choose a one-word resolution for the new year. 

You can read her post about next year's word here - https://www.facebook.com/notes/laura-lippman/new-decade-one-word/10157743094633903/?comment_id=10221867366696768&notif_id=1577720434231167&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic

Before choosing my 2020 word, I went back into my Meanderings and Muses archives to find last year's word, which you can read below.  I think I did a pretty good job of keeping it close most of the year.  

I'm hoping I can do as well with this year's word.

I've chosen MOVE.

I spent a lot of 2019 being sedentary. I'm now feeling the effects - too heavy, too stiff, ugh.

Time to start moving. AND past time to start cutting back on chips and milkshakes!

Wish me luck!

Another New Year's A-comin'

Laura Lippman is a writer I admire. 

Additionally, she's a woman I admire. 

And each year she reminds me, and others, by her own example, to choose a one-word resolution for the new year. 

Reading the words that others have chosen is always something I look forward to and enjoy. 

And it's always a bit of a challenge for me to come up with a word that I might actually be able to observe and follow. 

My word for 2019 is savor. 

I want to try to remember to savor the good things in my life. 

While I will not stop fighting and speaking out against the things I do not savor, I want to be more respectful to the goodness I am blessed with.

Here's wishing you all a Happy New Year!