Happy New Year,
I certainly hope that all is well with you and that you enjoyed a safe and festive holiday season. I register no complaints, I'm truly blessed and I did enjoy a good holiday with friends however; New Years Eve left a lot to be desired, I didn't do the club thing per sa, but instead got together with some friends and associates to welcome in the new year. Of course these folks were not my regular hangout crew or clique, but mutual friends or whathaveyou. The night started out fine, everyone was cordial and enjoying the music and mild weather, yes it was forty four degrees outside that evening, but the temps dropped rapidly thereafter, and in Wisconsin by this time the snow is deep or the temps are extremely cold so the warm weather preceded the cold freezing temps was a delight for us.
On the inside the milieu changed just as rapidly as the weather outside, it appears that the alcohol wanted to have it's say before the new year came in and yes it had much to say. I recall a relative of mine's saying years ago "a drunk will speak a sober mind." I didn't take heed at that time, but I totally understand that statement today. The drunk/inebriated let loose up in that piece on New Years Eve, folks started reading each other from Amazing Grace to How Sweet it Was, then there was one brotha whom I give credit to for bringing some warmth back into the place, he started singing Auld Lang Syne all while sipping his champagne and hundred proof vodka. He drank so fast he litterally set off a smoke detector or alarm then we all broke out in laughter then the crying took place and the "I love youuuus." he was shooting flames out his mouth and a pungent scent that could knock you down if you got to close, he wanted to be hugging and kissing folks and at that time I took stage left...gotta go.
Generally I tend to fear new beginnings, but as I mature I relish the thought and idea of new beginnings. 2010 wasn't my best year and far from my worst, but I anticipate making 2011 a very good year. I don't do the resolution thing anymore (I just set myself up for disappointment) instead I work towards goals and do my best to attain those goals, I don't give up anything just alter or try and refrain from cerain things that could hinder my progress. The jury is still out on the diet and workout verdict. I guess I kinda still have resolutions in place.
"Take the first step in faith, you don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Take the first step in faith, you don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." Martin Luther King, Jr.
5 comments:
I love the quote, " A drunk will speak a sober mind." This often rings true! When the kids get together and get that 100 proof pouring the truth simply spills out.
I also stopped making new year's resolutions but I recently started setting yearly goals. Last year I set three achievable goals and placed them in my wallet. I carried them around every day and at the end of the year, they were achieved. So while I am not making resolutions, I am setting three "annual" goals and attempting to see them completed.
Happy New Year to you, Chet!
May all those goals you've set for yourself become brand new manifestations in 2011, and may this be a year abundant in Blessings, prosperity & good health!
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I'm definitely feeling that quote "a drunk will speak a sober mind". I think we've all had some truth serum in us a time or two.
Happy New Year brother!!!
Chet!!! Happy New Year. I responded to your comment.
I don't do resolutions either. I usually forget what they were by February...lol
I had to switch browsers to read your blog, maybe there's something wrong on my end. Anyway, New Year's 2010 will teach you to know who you invite over to your home before they start to burn the place down.
2011 a new beginning? Yes but it is also a continuation. Hopefully a continuation of the good things that you learned and did from last year and a continuation of the journey that is you.
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