Did You Make a New Year's Resolution or Have Hope for the Coming Year?
@DeborahDiane (40294)
Laguna Woods, California
January 2, 2017 12:20am CST
Do you make New Year's Eve resolutions? I don't really make resolutions, but I do have "hopes" for the future.
I hope that I can lose some weight this year;
I hope I can find something I agree with Trump about ... it will make his presidency more bearable;
I hope my husband's health does not decline during 2017 ... the status quo is manageable;
I hope the rest of our family remains in good health and continues to do well in the coming year;
I hope that my latest book on retirement gets published and is a success.
There are probably other hopes I have for the coming year, but I think these are the main ones.
What about you? Do you have any New Year's resolutions or hopes for the coming year?
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@LadyDuck - You are right; this year is off to a sad start. Nothing has changed from last year. I hope things get better and not worse, however.
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
3 Jan 17
@DeborahDiane We can only hope, there is nothing we can do.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Jan 17
@LadyDuck - I agree that there is nothing else we can do, other than hope. I'm trying to have a positive outlook, although it is harder some days than others.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Jan 17
I never have really but in spite of that, we really did change our lives last year with exercise. I did it for my husband to fight his Parkinson's but I benefited in so many ways myself.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Jan 17
@DeborahDiane It is something we can do together too so it is a good thing all around.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@BelleStarr - I'm sorry to hear your husband has Parkinson's, but I'm glad you both benefited from the exercise.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Jan 17
@BelleStarr - I have just signed my husband to take an exercise class with me, too. It starts in mid-January and I think it will be good for both of us.
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@MattMeng (3445)
• Hangzhou, China
4 Jan 17
@DeborahDiane Thank you, I will try my best.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@MattMeng - I hope you are able to buy a small house this year, too!
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@MattMeng - Happy New Year and Best Wishes to you, too!
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@MattMeng (3445)
• Hangzhou, China
4 Jan 17
@DeborahDiane Thank you very much, my friend.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jan 17
We talked about that last night at Writer's Guild and my hope and resolve is to finish Freedom's Cry this year so I can get it published. My hope is to lose weight. I have so much I need to lose.
You have some good hopes. I hope they come about for you.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
5 Jan 17
@just4him - I hope your dreams come true, too. Good luck with your book!
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jan 17
@JudyEv - Somehow, having goals seems easier for me than making resolutions. Goals seem like something to strive towards. Resolutions seem too rigid.
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@pumpkinjam (8763)
• United Kingdom
2 Jan 17
No resolutions, but the same hopes as I always have: for my family to be healthy, my partner's health not to deteriorate, my boys to be everything they can be, to earn a decent living from the things I love instead of flitting from crappy job to crappy job, have a holiday, and not put back on the weight I've lost. And I also hope to see my partner's daughters and granddaughters.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@pumpkinjam - What wonderful goals you have. I hope you achieve them all!
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@crossbones27 (49460)
• Mojave, California
3 Jan 17
At least we still have hope.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@crossbones27 - I cannot imagine going through life without hope. That would be so sad.
@MakingCents (743)
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3 Jan 17
I don't make resolutions. But I'd like to lose weight, save some money, and get more organized!
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Jan 17
@MakingCents - Those are all excellent goals ... losing weight, saving money and getting organized. Good luck with them!
@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@skysnap- You have great goals for the year ... controlling your weight and anxiety. Meditation is a good way to do both.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Jan 17
@DianneN - Those are excellent goals ... your son's wedding and your husband's therapy! I'm sure both will move forward beautifully! Good luck!
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@rina110383 (24492)
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2 Jan 17
I don't make resolutions though I have high hopes on some things.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@rina110383 - I'm glad you have high hopes. Those are better than resolutions.
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@redurnet (1798)
• United Kingdom
2 Jan 17
I have not made any resolutions yet as I would like to sit down and really plan them out. I hope that in 2017 my mum does not become less mobile than she already is and that my family are more united. I hope that my friends will be positive and have happy experiences. Best wishes to you for the new year.
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@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@redumet - I like your goals for the coming year. I hope your mum does well and you have a wonderful New Year.
@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Jan 17
@Kandae11 - Even if you did not realize all your 2016 goals, this is a good time to start fresh with new goals. Happy New Year to you!
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