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Poll: Will you make a New Year's resolution (or resolutions)?
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This poll was originally submitted by Lydia Molea-Lanier

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Marion Schimmelpfennig
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And where are all those resolutions? Dec 30, 2005

So many people said they have one - I'd be curious to know what they are !!!

For starters, here is mine: Although I always start working around 7 am, I am usually not showered and properly dressed until much later in the morning - this will change...


 
Saskia Steur (X)
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And here's mine Dec 30, 2005

Hi there,

My New Year's Resolution is to find a better balance between work and private life.

Saskia


 
Brandis (X)
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mine is to find a wonderful Dec 30, 2005

ambience somewhere on a coast / with a nice beach and work on laptop under the palms. I gave myself 3 months time.Brandis

[Edited at 2006-01-02 11:55]


 
Heike Behl, Ph.D.
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Only one? Dec 30, 2005

Which ones? Easy: Exactly the same as last year!

 
Sandra C.
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this time, it's for good Dec 30, 2005

I'm going to quit smoking in the new year.
I haven't made resolutions in years, just didn't see the point, but this time I'm using it as an excuse/incentive/motivation to finally kick off the habit for good.
In the meantime, I'm going to smoke my brains out while I still can!


 
Larry Salas
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Yes Dec 30, 2005

I plan to make a New Year's REVOLUTION!

 
Miguel Colina
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No. Dec 30, 2005

I'm still trying to catch up with my past "New Year Resolutions" so I have decided that I'm not going to make any new ones until I'm done with the older ones.

 
Pilar T. Bayle (X)
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Another one Dec 30, 2005


I'm going to quit smoking in the new year.
In the meantime, I'm going to smoke my brains out while I still can!


Same thing here! Good luck to you too!

P.
www.pbayle.com/blogs


 
Francisco Bolaños
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No. Dec 30, 2005

...but I may find some kind of "start of the summer resolution" or similar

[Edited at 2005-12-30 19:01]


 
Julio Torres
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The New Year starts everyday Dec 30, 2005

So, I make resolutions any day of the year (sometimes it works, sometimes not).

 
JaneTranslates
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Any time, yes, but new year is convenient Dec 30, 2005

Julio Arturo Torres Jaubert wrote:
The New Year starts every day.
So, I make resolutions any day of the year (sometimes it works, sometimes not).


Sometimes it's helpful to use the New Year as a mnemonic device: "How long have you been taking proper care of your teeth and gums?" "Since January 1, 2006." But if you get a good idea to improve your life, don't wait till the New Year! Start now! For instance, I joined a gym on Nov 30.

I do better if I keep records. "Since January 1, 2006, I have been flossing twice a day." "Since November 30, 2005..." OR "For five weeks now I have been going to the gym three times a week."


 
Julio Torres
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You're right Jane Dec 31, 2005

JaneTranslates wrote:

Julio Arturo Torres Jaubert wrote:
The New Year starts every day.
So, I make resolutions any day of the year (sometimes it works, sometimes not).


Sometimes it's helpful to use the New Year as a mnemonic device: "How long have you been taking proper care of your teeth and gums?" "Since January 1, 2006."


I forgot to say that sometimes we need milestons in our lifes and a New Year is a good time to start.


 
Arabella K-
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No Dec 31, 2005

I just don't feel like quitting any of my bad habits :
I wake up late, I spend a whole lot of money on clothes & presents, I start a thousand things at a time that God knows when I manage to finish ... but I don't feel like changing, yet

In the New Year I'll try to keep things going.

hmm.. Is it that bad ?

[Edited at 2005-12-31 11:47]

[Edited at 2005-12-31 16:16]


 
Textklick
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In memoriam
Seems to be a common one Jan 1, 2006

Major one: Stop smoking. I managed this before, using those patches, and it was no great ordeal. I stayed "clean" for six years. The cause for the return was a one-off stressful situation, the reason for not stopping again was just force of habit and stupidity. Give it a whirl, guys.

Minor one: Stop making an ass of myself at Powwows by getting uproariously drunk and trying to flirt with charming young ladies.

(Here's lookin' at you, honey...
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Major one: Stop smoking. I managed this before, using those patches, and it was no great ordeal. I stayed "clean" for six years. The cause for the return was a one-off stressful situation, the reason for not stopping again was just force of habit and stupidity. Give it a whirl, guys.

Minor one: Stop making an ass of myself at Powwows by getting uproariously drunk and trying to flirt with charming young ladies.

(Here's lookin' at you, honey).

A great New Year to all!

Rgds
Chris



[Edited at 2006-01-01 13:21]
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