@charity: Man, my Dr. Pepper thing sounds like your sugar thing. I have resolved to give it up about four or five years now, and I’m never successful. I went cold turkey this year, but Rob finally talked me into moderation. I’m drinking no more than 1 a week (for our Friday night Döner Dinner) or on special occasions (like our England trip!). I like this method: I get to enjoy an unhealthy favorite, but I am limiting myself enough to where it isn’t too unhealthy. Everything in moderation, right??

And I am so glad that my flossing resolution is helping you too! I almost didn’t post it for embarrassment, but I decided to in the end. I mean, who honestly flosses everyday except dentists and their kids? So let’s check in on each other with the flossing thing… I was kinda slacking to, but your comment, inspired me! :D

You said you didn’t want to clog up my comments with your resolutions… maybe you should write a blog about it! :)

I intended to respond to this earlier but got lost in the demands of the day – I normally refuse to make New Year’s Resolutions on principle, but this year I decided the timing was right.

I refused to gain weight by hibernation this winter and made several resolutions regarding exercise and nutrition – health in general. I haven’t met the overall goals, but I’ve lost about 8-10 pounds. I keep trying to give up sugar…

I am also trying to be “greener”. And relax more (release control). I have specifics, but I’ll not clog up your comments with them all. Organization and cleaning are part of my anal habits to relax about – but flossing. I gotta do that or I have gum issues (and I don’t have dental insurance). I just got a new flosser thingie from my dentist – I think it may be what you’re talking about. You’ve inspired me to give it another try. I’ve been down to once or twice a week. :(

PS – I WAS wondering about your summary for “The Yellow Wallpaper” – so thanks!

Sehr gut, Frau Müller! I posted my first quarter update last night.

@sarah jo: Yay! I love these survey/meme type things, and this one is especially interesting.

For anyone who is wondering, my summary of “The Yellow Wallpaper” in six words or less is “Can a lunatic free them?” Can you think of a better one? (This is a challenge I am issuing to some of my classes this semester. :)

@david: Part of my reason for posting my resolutions on my blog is for accountability, but another part is to find out that others share the same goals. So very cool that we are working on improving some of the same things this year!

Incidentally, why exactly have you not written your resolutions down? I mean, it’s not like you’ve been at boot camp or anything! ;)

Linden,

I have many of the same resolutions, and for the most part I have been living up to them. However, I have not written them down to actually monitor. I think that I’ll follow your lead on this one. Thanks for the idea.

Howdy! I tagged you for a little six-word meme/memoir fun! You’ll find the details at http://sarahjoaustin.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/my-six-word-memoir/.

I figure if you can sum up “The Yellow Wallpaper” in six words you should be able to sum up your life!