‘Resolutions’

“Happy New Year??” I suppose it could be if we decide to keep at least some proactive New Year’s resolutions for more than just the first few weeks of 2010…

‘Coffee Resolution’
Just when you resolve to stop being a regular at the Sunny Isles Beach Starbucks - a study reveals coffee contributes more antioxidants to the diet linked to fighting heart disease and cancer than cranberries, apples or tomatoes. You might have thought about switching to decaf - up until another study showed decaf may cause an increase in harmful LDL cholesterol. If you really don’t care “a hill of beans” what the studies say, just resolve to spill out the coffee from the day before so when you make more - the pot doesn’t overflow!

‘Credit Card Resolution’
Just when you resolve to start leaving home without your “over-swiped” credit card – you spend enough to earn the honor of having your limit raised. Everyone knows what credit card debt can cost in interest alone – but the chance to get a great post-holiday bargain? That’s priceless!  

‘Lose 10 Pounds Resolution’
Just when you resolve to lose ten pounds – you get invited to dinner at one of the great  local restaurants. But when a friend suggests trying a famous trendy diet you rationalize, “I’d never move from Sunny Isles Beach to South Beach just to lose weight!”

‘Love Life Resolution’
Just when you resolve to make more of an effort to meet Mr. or Ms. Right in 2010,  what happens? You invest a significant sum to join one of those “It’s Just Brunch” dating services and quickly realize “Lose Your Lunch” would be a much more apropos name…The only saving grace could be the loss of appetite winds up helping you keep your “lose ten pounds” resolution.

‘Just Keep It!’
While you’re ringing in the New Year, if anyone asks, “What’s your resolution?” you could suggest the universal New Year’s resolution should simply be: “Resolving to keep the ones we make!”