Dear New Year’s Resolution,
Are you surprised to hear from me? I know, I know, it’s been a while since I’ve written you. Several years, in fact. Our story is not a new one, I suppose. We’ve just…grown apart. I remember the old days, fondly, though. *sigh* I was so young and naive. I truly believed we could change our world together (and by “world†I mean me).
My promises to you were not unique. I promised you I would eat better, exercise more, cuss less (wtf was I thinking on this last one?). But I could never see it through. No, no. It wasn’t you. *open palms pushing away* It was me. *clutching chest* I was just a statistic, one of the many who couldn’t remain true to the sacred relationship between resolution and resolutee (resolutor? resoluted? resolutated). Damn my overachieving dopamine receptors!
But alas, as wisdom slowly trickles my way, I have come to understand that resolution is no substitute for constitution (see definition 2a). Instead of making promises to change my behaviors, I think long and hard about how (and why) I need to change me. And then I do it. I make the change. This is a long and sometimes belabored process — an internal revolution, if you will (get it? constitution…revolution. oh NYR, you never did understand my sense of humor).
Anyway, I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I’m okay. It hasn’t been easy, but I am making change without you. I hope you’re okay, too.
Fondly,
GG
3 comments
T.K. says:
Jan 4, 2011
Dear GG,
OMG, you have no idea how surprised I am, or how good it is to hear from you. If I remember correctly the last thing you said to me was, “wtf, why do I even try?â€
No, it wasn’t just your fault. I know I can be very intimidating at times *index finger poking my chest* and while I probably didn’t show it you were much more than a statistic to me. I would love it if we could get together again, maybe just a trial date.
There must something less constitutional you’d like to achieve this year, something not trivial but not excessively demanding either. I’d meet you anywhere, a quarter of the way, half way, I’d even let you swear at me, if it would help to get us back together. Oh but I did understand, GG, and admired your sense of humor. I also understand how your frustration with me affected your sense of humor.
So if you have to have this guy Constitution in your life, I’ll try to understand and hope there might still be a small spot in your heart for a relationship with me.
Anyway, thanks for the line to let me know your okay. It has been difficult for me, without you, but I’ll be okay. It’s just that the other several million resolutionists will never replace you.
I hope you win the revolution.
Caringly,
NYR
GG says:
Jan 5, 2011
Hi NYR,
You are still as charming as ever! Thanks for your kind words and continued support.
Alas, someone else will need to lead the Resolutionary War. I’m pretty happy with my constitution. So far, it’s my most successful long-term relationship.
You will always have a special place in my heart, NYR!
GG
GG's Mom says:
Jan 5, 2011
How entertaining! And fanciful, for I’m sure my daughter, had she ever made any NYRs, would have followed them, however convoluted, to achieve her goals. (Just as she has done all her life).