What is more exciting than celebrating a new year? January 1st – the first day of an entire year of potential, possibilities, and fresh opportunities. ๐ฅณ

This year is a bit different for me. On February 14th, 2022, I embarked on a health and wellness journey that has become a new and better way of life for me. Lately, I have been anticipating wrapping up the end of Year One of my new lifestyle and starting a fresh and fearless Year Two on February 14th, 2023. Which is great, but what to do with January 1st, the traditional day for kicking off a new year?
I hadn’t thought about it much, but while messaging with granddaughter Genie this morning she asked me if I had any goals for 2023. I had to give it some thought but I decided YES – this the year!
2023 is the year I suck it up and get back behind the wheel to do my share of the household driving (which I have been rather shirking for a number of years now). But no more! As much as I have never enjoyed being a driver, I am a relatively competent and experienced driver and the time has come.
Not only am I going to do more driving this year, but I am going to enjoy it. That is what I do now. ๐ป
Anyone else with a goal for 2023? I would love to hear all about it. ๐ค
Happy New Year! Take care and have a great year. ๐๐
Driving isn’t for everyone for whatever reason, I admire your commitment! I’ve been driving for 46 years now as of 2023 and have had a couple of nasty accidents which were not my fault.
Molly looks so huge next to the grandkids, wow! Keep on going with your exercises too, you can do it, Anne Marie! Happy New Year to you and yours. โบ๏ธ
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ANNEMARIE,
MY 2023 GOAL IS TO LOSE 15 POUNDS. HOWEVER, THE EXACT MONTH AND DAY WHEN THIS DIET WILL BEGIN HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. ๐
DRIVE ON IN2023! ๐
PAUL
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Thank you, John. It’s not so much my driving as everyone else’s on the road that bothers me – and unpredictable road conditions.
Molly is pretty big but then Cason is only four so not very big. Molly did earn her ‘gentle giant’ Pyrenees trait this week. Those boys (and their dogs) were all over her and she was fine with it all.
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Good luck on the weight loss, Paul. I have trimmed down a lot in the past 10 1/2 months but my weight has not dropped significantly.
Drive on I will! ๐
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Aww, that’s wonderful, way to go, Molly! I use a Dash Cam which hangs from the windscreen, go figure, maybe you should get one. They do help prove who is right and who is wrong to the police and court. Your road conditions are far different from ours until you take a drive into the mountains.
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Right or wrong doesn’t matter much when some yoo hoo boots through a red light and takes you out. (or the many other stupid things they do around here).
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Ha, never try driving down here in Vegas, Anne Marie! I see those Driver In Training cars once in a while. These people are getting broken in under very stressful and challenging conditions!
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Happy New Year!
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Thank you! I hope you have a great 2023.
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Wishing you a safe & happy driving 2023!
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Thank you, Cindy. Wishing you the best in 2023.
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Here lies the body of William Jay Who died maintaining his right of way He was right, dead right, as he sped along, But he’s just as dead as if he were wrong.’.
Remember Mom saying this all the time
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I remember that too. ๐ Lots of William Jays around here. ๐ณ
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Happy New Year
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Thank you! All the best in 2023 to you and yours.
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Happy new year!!!
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“Baby [Aka Anne Marie] likes to rock it like a boogie woogie choo choo train.” Maybe my goal will be to listen to that song more and get my boogie woogie going again. Happy New Year, and keep on boogie woogien!
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Sounds like a song worth listening to often. Happy New Year, Sue. ๐
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Love your 2023 goal, Anne. You can do it! One of mine involves driving too. Iโm going to buy a cargo van and convert it into a camper, so Alice and I can hit the road for some adventures! Beep beep ๐๐
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Sounds like fun, Dwight! Maybe we will cross paths. ๐
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Awesome Anne!!! ๐ You know mine but mine is to be in the best mental and physical shape when I turn 50. Iโve got the whole year to achieve this and am excited!
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Thank you, Jackie. You will do it and you will just keep getting better. The sky’s the limit for you girl!
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Please keep us posted as to your driving endeavors. Happy New Year!
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For sure, Karla! I hope 2023 is a stellar year for you, B, and all of your critters.
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My intention for 2023 is to arrive safely at 2024. I don’t have many ambitions left now.
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That’s as good a goal as any! Wishing you all the best in 2023. ๐
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Thank you. We hope so too. I am a bit jaded after all the illnesses last year so I am not as optimistic as some years. Ditto for you guys as well!
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I hear you. I still have congestion and voice issues but this year just feels like it will be a great one for us – and our family. ๐ค
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Happy St. Valentine’s Day. Will return on February 14th to wish you a Happy New Year. My goal in 2023 is to stay alive long enough to make 2024 Resolutions.
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Lol! And I certainly hope you reach your goal. ๐ค๐ค
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Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year! Best of luck with your fitness and driving goals!!
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Thank you, Linda! All the best in 2023.๐
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Good luck with the driving.
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Thank you! All the best in 2023!
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I am routing for you!
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Thank you, Karla.
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I think I meant “rooting” for you and not “routing” for you. Some days it doesn’t pay to get out of bed!
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It’s January, nobody noticed. We all have brain freeze in these parts.
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Thanks for the “out”. I’ll accept it!
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