It’s only been a few days . . . are you still on your New Year’s resolution kick? Every year we set ourselves to the task of improving our lives in a well thought out and methodical way. We even take the time to break it down into categories so that every part of our lives will be perfect.
I’m going to get in shape and work out six times a week for 45 minutes. Financially, I’m going to do these five particular things that will cause me to make more money and I’m going to stop being such a damn spend thrift. I’m going to get organized, drink less, spend more time with family, travel more, quit spending so much time on my phone, eat at home more, stop shopping online, drink more water, learn how to take a compliment and, of course, be less stressed!
Holy Moses, it’s going to be tough trying to be perfect this year.
The internet keeps it real by shedding light on things like this with the endlessly hilarious memes. Like the one with the sad guy that says, “I can’t believe it’s been a year since I didn’t become a better person.” Or the couple making a toast, “Here’s to becoming the best possible versions of ourselves in 2018 for the first few weeks.” And, the best of the them all is the one that has multiple versions of celebrities rolling there eyes that read, “It’s time for that New Year, New Me Bullshit.”
And so we are left with the problem of wanting to make all of these improvements but realizing that, at the same time, it’s kind of ridiculous. It’s with this in mind, that we can’t help but think about Camus and the existential idea that however you decide to set your path forward you should work at “being here now” and living in the moment because that is where you will ultimately find happiness.
Your neighbors – Sam & Shaleen DeStefano