Resolution Success
Happy New Year everyone21 total reviews
Comment from DALLAS01
I'm not sure I ever made a serious resolution in my life, But I certainly toyed with each one of the ones you previously failed at. Why set myself up, I always knew I couldn't go through with them.
In 1842 or was it 1999--never mind, the year, decade or century are not pivotal to the story
Loved this sentence. So subtle.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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I'm not sure I ever made a serious resolution in my life, But I certainly toyed with each one of the ones you previously failed at. Why set myself up, I always knew I couldn't go through with them.
In 1842 or was it 1999--never mind, the year, decade or century are not pivotal to the story
Loved this sentence. So subtle.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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Thanks so much.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Ingrid,
cute visual, but I told you before how alcohol and cigarettes stain your tusks, ah, I mean teeth... but at least that beautiful smile's still evident... Smile)))))).
Well the more I have to supposedly celebrate Christmas or another so-called New Year's the more I realize... I am the 'GRINCH'... the older I'm getting, the less amused I am with useless resolutions that are usually declared whist inebriated or at very least scoffing down some guilt ridden morsel of food, whilst sucking the hell out of ... (yes, you got it,) the last cigarette... yeah sure!... resolutions are like rules... meant to be broken... and, yeeeeeeh to that 1/2% of the population, who actually achieve their objective.
No, I'm like you, can't fail at shallow promises, when you don't set yourself up to do so... and besides, I'm one of those wrapped individuals who, that despite himself, would do anything to keep his code... well maybe not potato chips! Smile)))))).
Great write, but really, do I except any less?
With our thoughts we create,
self sabotage,
James vx's
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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Hi Ingrid,
cute visual, but I told you before how alcohol and cigarettes stain your tusks, ah, I mean teeth... but at least that beautiful smile's still evident... Smile)))))).
Well the more I have to supposedly celebrate Christmas or another so-called New Year's the more I realize... I am the 'GRINCH'... the older I'm getting, the less amused I am with useless resolutions that are usually declared whist inebriated or at very least scoffing down some guilt ridden morsel of food, whilst sucking the hell out of ... (yes, you got it,) the last cigarette... yeah sure!... resolutions are like rules... meant to be broken... and, yeeeeeeh to that 1/2% of the population, who actually achieve their objective.
No, I'm like you, can't fail at shallow promises, when you don't set yourself up to do so... and besides, I'm one of those wrapped individuals who, that despite himself, would do anything to keep his code... well maybe not potato chips! Smile)))))).
Great write, but really, do I except any less?
With our thoughts we create,
self sabotage,
James vx's
Comment Written 02-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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Thanks for the celestial bouquet. I wrote this in fun, but it's true. The holidays are NOT my favourite time of year, but once they're done, there's nothing but three months of cold, grey, wet winter--and that's worse.
Comment from jpduck
Congratulations on your mind-blowing achievement throughout 2014. Most impressive. I adored this witty piece, but I am still puzzling about how the wart-hog got house room.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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Congratulations on your mind-blowing achievement throughout 2014. Most impressive. I adored this witty piece, but I am still puzzling about how the wart-hog got house room.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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I thank you very much for that extra star--they do become addictive. The warthog is supposed to be a selfie--at least the picture illustrate how I feel some days, but the one in the picture is smiling...what's that all about? LOL
Comment from Dean Kuch
Well, Ingrid, I can honestly say that I don't know for sure if the smiling warthog is a decent likeness of you or not, seeing as how there is no picture adorning your profile page. I will say this, the attitude emoted from the aforementioned image seems reasonably close enough, LOL...
That being said, I'm right there with you all the way on the issue of not making resolutions. I mean, c'mon, why bother? Like you, I simply tell people to get off of their high-horse and quit trying to pretend that they're perfect, and a much better person than me. While the better person part is most probably true, ain't nobody perfect. All God's chil'ern has flaws, regardless of what they think of themselves. Why, I'd wager that the Mother Teresa herself (God rest her soul) had a few flaws of her own.
So, I will continue to back you 100% on your resolutionless resolutions. Is "resolutionless" even a word? Hell, you know what the fu@k I mean. By the way...where's that swearing jar located? I may need to use it this year. Heh-heh...
~Dean
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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Well, Ingrid, I can honestly say that I don't know for sure if the smiling warthog is a decent likeness of you or not, seeing as how there is no picture adorning your profile page. I will say this, the attitude emoted from the aforementioned image seems reasonably close enough, LOL...
That being said, I'm right there with you all the way on the issue of not making resolutions. I mean, c'mon, why bother? Like you, I simply tell people to get off of their high-horse and quit trying to pretend that they're perfect, and a much better person than me. While the better person part is most probably true, ain't nobody perfect. All God's chil'ern has flaws, regardless of what they think of themselves. Why, I'd wager that the Mother Teresa herself (God rest her soul) had a few flaws of her own.
So, I will continue to back you 100% on your resolutionless resolutions. Is "resolutionless" even a word? Hell, you know what the fu@k I mean. By the way...where's that swearing jar located? I may need to use it this year. Heh-heh...
~Dean
Comment Written 02-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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I gave up the swear jar when I turned 60. At my age ANYTHING I do is put down to age-related and I can get away with murder.
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I'm 54 -- still a spring chicken, so I'd better make one of my own. I have a feeling I'm gonna need it. :)
Comment from LIJ Red
As one writer put it, "to a gentleman wart hog, she's lovely." For some people, a new years's resolution is the way to make a firm decision. Clearly written essay.
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As one writer put it, "to a gentleman wart hog, she's lovely." For some people, a new years's resolution is the way to make a firm decision. Clearly written essay.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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Great idea. I'm going to start trolling at the wart hog bar. Thanks
Comment from Dawn Munro
HAHAHAHA!!! Oh, why didn't I read this before I posted mine? I guess people DO still make resolutions, and now that I know they are as successful at keeping them as I am, I kinda wish I hadn't gone public with mine. (LOL) Not making any resolutions at all was a wise choice - pure brilliance.
As usual, Ingrid, you have me grinning until my face hurts. (Wait - don't get too excited - I'm also sneezing, wheezing and aching all over, not just my face. That's the flu's influence. I actually thought I'd improved today but tonight I seem to have developed a new strain...)
All kidding aside, I do love your stuff - I feel so superior when I read that you swear, lose your temper and generally scare people. I never do. (And I never lie. HAHAHAHAHA!)
p.s. re: your author's notes - try using a cute picture. People will then automatically think you are kind, gentle and very sweet (except those who really know you). It's what I do (and I never give out my FanStory address to those ones I just mentioned). LMAO
p.s.p.s. our secret, right?
p.s.p.s. p.s. I would rate this as it deserves - with another six - only you might think I didn't mean it when I said I'm really totally fooling everybody...
(EXCEPTIONAL -even the notes! LOL **************************!!! Wish I didn't have to divvy up these sixes so sparsely! Oh what the heck...)
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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HAHAHAHA!!! Oh, why didn't I read this before I posted mine? I guess people DO still make resolutions, and now that I know they are as successful at keeping them as I am, I kinda wish I hadn't gone public with mine. (LOL) Not making any resolutions at all was a wise choice - pure brilliance.
As usual, Ingrid, you have me grinning until my face hurts. (Wait - don't get too excited - I'm also sneezing, wheezing and aching all over, not just my face. That's the flu's influence. I actually thought I'd improved today but tonight I seem to have developed a new strain...)
All kidding aside, I do love your stuff - I feel so superior when I read that you swear, lose your temper and generally scare people. I never do. (And I never lie. HAHAHAHAHA!)
p.s. re: your author's notes - try using a cute picture. People will then automatically think you are kind, gentle and very sweet (except those who really know you). It's what I do (and I never give out my FanStory address to those ones I just mentioned). LMAO
p.s.p.s. our secret, right?
p.s.p.s. p.s. I would rate this as it deserves - with another six - only you might think I didn't mean it when I said I'm really totally fooling everybody...
(EXCEPTIONAL -even the notes! LOL **************************!!! Wish I didn't have to divvy up these sixes so sparsely! Oh what the heck...)
Comment Written 02-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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I'll never tell. Thanks for all the stars and the good laugh at your fever-infused mockery of the mini Mother Theresa's of the world.
Comment from Dom G Robles
Speaking of resolution, it is hard to follow, but the writer was able to maintain her nurtured resolution. However, doing so, cost a great deal of fortune, she has to balance it with some other means...and she did it alright. Yet in those moments of trying, she met some kind of unpleasant activities---was sideswiped by a car
that resulted in the cancellation of an order she had earlier. It needs self-control, though somewhat expensive, it paid at the end. In 1842 or somewhat in 1999...she remembered something but it became irrelevant...forget it anyway...
Thanks lady for sharing a part of your resolution experience. Dom
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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Speaking of resolution, it is hard to follow, but the writer was able to maintain her nurtured resolution. However, doing so, cost a great deal of fortune, she has to balance it with some other means...and she did it alright. Yet in those moments of trying, she met some kind of unpleasant activities---was sideswiped by a car
that resulted in the cancellation of an order she had earlier. It needs self-control, though somewhat expensive, it paid at the end. In 1842 or somewhat in 1999...she remembered something but it became irrelevant...forget it anyway...
Thanks lady for sharing a part of your resolution experience. Dom
Comment Written 02-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
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I was truly having some fun with this one. Thanks.
Comment from rjpurdy
Nice write Ingrid. I enjoyed the lighthearted flavor. One of the things I appreciate about you is you tend to make fun of yourself rather than others. Sometimes it's tough to be human but at least it's good fodder for a laugh. Peace my friend. Rod
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Nice write Ingrid. I enjoyed the lighthearted flavor. One of the things I appreciate about you is you tend to make fun of yourself rather than others. Sometimes it's tough to be human but at least it's good fodder for a laugh. Peace my friend. Rod
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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It is so easy to laugh at myself you wouldn't believe. Most of the time I see myself as a bit player, an extra on a huge movie set, but I still have an arrogance and a sense of my ten square centimetres in the world that I'll protect--to the end.
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I sense that about you Ingrid. A wonderful quality I might add.
Comment from Donya Quijote
We think a lot alike. I haven't made a New Year's resolution in years. As a matter of fact, I think the resolution I made was not to make anymore. I guess that's the only one I've ever managed to keep. No resolutions for me this year either.
An enjoyable read, as usual. Have a great year and congrats on being #5 Short Story Writer for 2014...
Thought I'd try out your contest, but the story isn't coming along very well. Oh well...
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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We think a lot alike. I haven't made a New Year's resolution in years. As a matter of fact, I think the resolution I made was not to make anymore. I guess that's the only one I've ever managed to keep. No resolutions for me this year either.
An enjoyable read, as usual. Have a great year and congrats on being #5 Short Story Writer for 2014...
Thought I'd try out your contest, but the story isn't coming along very well. Oh well...
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Keep working at it. Somehow I think if you let the word rip, you'll feel liberated. I sponsored, but I'm not playing. Send me a draft of you want by PM.
Comment from boxergirl
Congratulations on not breaking any of the resolutions that you did not make! I can definitely see how the fender bender was a sure fire way to break the foul language barrier. Humorous and enjoyable read. 8-)
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Congratulations on not breaking any of the resolutions that you did not make! I can definitely see how the fender bender was a sure fire way to break the foul language barrier. Humorous and enjoyable read. 8-)
Comment Written 01-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015
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Happy winter doldrums....oh and yes, happy New Year.
