...and here we go again

As the sands of time slowly empty into the bottom of the yearly hourglass, we're trying to decide if we should make this resolution or that, or even trying to come to terms with our ability (or inability) to make and keep resolutions at all.

As the sands of time slowly empty into the bottom of the yearly hourglass, we're trying to decide if we should make this resolution or that, or even trying to come to terms with our ability (or inability) to make and keep resolutions at all.

We're a funny species - mankind. For the life of us, we have the best of intentions in mind when we solemnly promise ourselves to do this or that, or not to do this or that. But - so very often - we fail to live up to the task.

The problem with New Year's resolutions is that we generally can't change just by willing ourselves to change. We need to work hard at change, and in many cases make major adjustments to our lifestyle.

Enough time has passed since New Year's Day to ask the evil question: How's the New Year's Resolution going?

If the answer is 'not so well' the following list will help you use the current jargon of today to communicate, in a less specific way, the brutal reality of your resolution bust.

Oh well...Happy New Year!

List of Top Comments To Make When Someone Asks About Your New Year's Resolution:

• My initial resolution intentions were ill conceived.
  
  
• Unfortunately, this year's resolution model has been recalled.
  
  
• My resolution is currently under assessment!
  
  
• My resolution and I have 'issues'.
  
  
• I have undergone a tremendous paradigm shift since making my resolution.
  
  
• There were some 'intellectual property' issues over my resolution, which forced me to cease and desist.
  
  
• While abandoning the actual physical aspects of my resolution, I feel comfortable that I am remaining true to the spirit and intention of the resolution.
  
  
• I am unable to implement my resolution until the feasibility study is concluded.