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Well it's that time of year again folks, time to make those promises to yourself that you rarely ever keep...

My resolution is to stop smoking, something I've been thinking about for quite some time. Back in July on my 50th birthday, I gave up drinking. Now mind you I still have the occasional ceremonial/toast shot, but nothing compared to what I once did.
I'm doing it for the singing. Realizing that through Karaoke, I can once again give to the people my one true talent. I've only been smoking for about 12 years and still haven't broken the one pack a day habit. But it's time for a change. I now realize that I wont live to see another 50 years, but I would like to enjoy what time is left. I don't expect it to be as easy as sobriety has been, and I'm sure that I'll fall off on more than one occasion. I'm going to do this the old fashion way, I'm just going to quit cold turkey, just like I did drinking. My one greatest fear is not lung cancer but cancer of the throat and how ironic it would be that my one talent should be taken away by something as simple as a cigarette. It may be too late, as sometimes the results can still show up years after the fact. I just hope and pray that I have the strength to do this, not only for myself but the family and friends which bring so much happiness and love into my life.
Anyway, that's it. I've already started cutting back, so when I finally put out that last smoke I'm hoping that I'll be able to resist the temptations better.

As for you here, I wish you the best of luck in the upcoming year. May your dreams come true and you find the one thing in life that gives you purpose, whether it be a personal goal or finally making the effort to give your musical career the full attention it deserves. Good luck to you.

James the Lion Hearted
Maninblack
White Trash Philosopher
Humble Karaoke Host

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I serve no man and am loyal to only one God.

Being critical of a person's success in any respect speaks volumes about the lack of your own.

Love as though you've never been hurt, Dance as though no one's watching, Sing as though God Himself were listening.

I'm going to get lucky next year.  No, really this time !   Not like the past failed promises regarding this. With another person I mean !

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Northeast United States runner up for the "Singing Hall of Shame".

My resolution : laugh more and worry less.  :D

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I might also put on weight and start smoking. Even considering coming out've my shell more on this Site and talking more.

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Northeast United States runner up for the "Singing Hall of Shame".

My New Years Resolution is to find, and possibly if I'm lucky enough, own some very rare Buck Steele song slips .... I am hoping this will be the year! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

 LMAO Oh that is good !

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Quite a few ywars ago I made a resolution not to make any more resolutions...It's going good.. I haven't made one since..I almost did a couple of times and then I remembered my resolution....

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Will sing or fish for food!!I'm not quite right!!

My Dear Sweet Sheree, (uh oh - DumbDrums isn't around is he?) <<Looking around for Mikey>>>

I know where you can get 'em cheap! (Well for a price :wink, wink:)
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Resolutions, hmmm these are very difficult - I'll get back to you on that!

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Tips for Making Good New Year's Resolutions


There is a right way and a wrong way to make a New Year's resolution. Here are a few expert tips to see that your resolution actually makes a difference:


1. Create a Plan

Setting a goal without formulating a plan is merely wishful thinking. In order for your resolution to have resolve, (as the word "resolution" implies), it must translate into clear steps that can be put into action. A good plan will tell you A) What to do next and B) What are all of the steps required to complete the goal.


2. Create Your Plan IMMEDIATELY

If you're like most people, then you'll have a limited window of opportunity during the first few days of January to harness your motivation. After that, most people forget their resolutions completely.

It is imperative that you begin creating your plan immediately.


3. Write Down Your Resolution and Plan

myGoals.com exists to help you formulate a plan, which we then help you stick to. But even if you don't use myGoals.com, commit your resolution and plan to writing someplace, such as a notebook or journal.


4. Think "Year Round," Not Just New Year's

Nothing big gets accomplished in one day. Resolutions are set in one day, but accomplished with a hundred tiny steps that happen throughout the year. New Year's resolutions should be nothing more than a starting point. You must develop a ritual or habit for revisiting your plan. myGoals.com helps you stick to your plan by providing email reminders that arrive when it's time to work on a given task.


5. Remain Flexible

Expect that your plan can and will change. Life has a funny way of throwing unexpected things at us, and flexibility is required to complete anything but the simplest goal. Sometimes the goal itself will even change. Most of all, recognize partial successes at every step along the way. Just as a resolution isn't accomplished the day it's stated, neither is it accomplished the day you reach your goal. Rather, it's accomplished in many small increments along the way. Acknowledge these incremental successes as they come.


And Always Remember
"If at first you don't succeed, you are running about average."
~ ~ M H Alderson

http://www.mygoals.com/about/NewYearsTips.html

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[shadow=tomato]If you want your significant other to pay attention to EVERY word you say::
  TALK IN YOUR SLEEP   [/shadow]  

my wife and i made a resolutoin last year to have guests over at least once a month.  we made it all the way to this month until we got too busy to host anyone.  normally we don't make resolutions....we're perfect already!

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All work and no play make Homer something something

Phill, are you sayin' you can hook me up? GET OUT!  :O Shhh.. don't tell Mikey! This could start the MOTHER of all bidding wars!

As for resolutions... I made the same one Sharon did... so far so good!  :D What's that saying? What's the quickest way to make God laugh? ~ Tell him your plans.  LOL

That is a cool list of tips CC... very logical and sound. I like it!    

Good luck with the smoking James... that's great!  :worship:

my new years resolution is to enjoy 2007 as much as I enjoyed 2006...well apart from the bit where my dad died...anyway my wish for my friends here is for a magical christmas (notice I say christmas cos I hate how the PC people try to make it into something that is nothing. If it has to be changed then it should revert back to the pagan festival it was)
My second wish is that no matter what you are hoping for, it happens.
and my third is that my imagination NEVER lets me down....

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"Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those that matter... Don't mind...And those that mind... Don't matter."

I agree! Yuletide Greetins!

Tomorrow is Yule!
December 22nd, 2006
One of Four Lesser Sabbots.
Oh sorry did I high-jack this thread...

My bad...
 :whistle:

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you may hi-jack any old time sir

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"Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those that matter... Don't mind...And those that mind... Don't matter."

*gulp*


HUBBA HUBBA  :drool:

I SO just stood up to see if I could look DOWN beyond where the picture ends!!


ok.... new year's resolution...... to find THAT guy.... err I mean.... ok, Crystal... get serious....

OK!! ahem! My New Year's Resolution:

To live for ME. Nobody else. To do only what makes ME happy!!









doing HIM would make me happy!

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For Morgan:



I know the pic is too small, but ain't he SOMETHIN??

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he's prolly hung like a Horse.....Fly




Thats what I said in 1987 when I got Divorced...am Im still single and having a Blast. Booked another cruise to the Bahamas for January 25th by myself,,,, darn I love being free

Go for it Crystal just never forget what you promised yourself...be happy and dont worry.
Michael

Yes today is the Winter Solstice, All Hail and good tidings to you and yours.

James

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I serve no man and am loyal to only one God.

Being critical of a person's success in any respect speaks volumes about the lack of your own.

Love as though you've never been hurt, Dance as though no one's watching, Sing as though God Himself were listening.

oh my stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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"Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those that matter... Don't mind...And those that mind... Don't matter."

My New Year's resolution is to stop getting so corrupted by all the people on this site!! Poor innocent me!!  

Pssst Morgan & Crystal: AY,AY,AY!!!

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