Irish Stew for the Soul: a portion of pleasure - with an Irish Twist: December 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

..... So lets ponder New Year´s Resolutions for a moment....

..... And if you are pondering new year´s resolutions for more than a moment, you are probably considering too many resolutions. Of course Hausfrau Róisín has her own take on new year´s resolutions - but that can wait until next week/year...

In the meantime you can see below what can happen if you try to be too fabulous with your ´resolution-ning´. (Thanks to Maja´s Mum for the following list.) Have a wonderful, safe start to 2015!
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I have worked tirelessly in setting New Year's Resolutions every January 1st. While I'm not always the best at keeping them, I'm consistent, and I'm sure this year will be better than ever before. I don't like to brag, but I thought maybe you'd enjoy seeing the progress I've made. Here's to a Happy New Year!

RESOLUTION #1:
2006: I will read at least 10 books a year.
2007: I will read 5 books a year.
2008: I will finish The DiVinci Code.
2009: I will read some articles in the newspaper this year.
2010: I will read at least one article this year.

RESOLUTION #2:
2004: I will get my weight down below 180.
2005: I will watch my calories until I get below 190.
2006: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200.
2007: I will try to develop a realistic attitude about my weight.
2008: I will work out 5 days a week.
2009: I will work out 3 days a week.
2010: I will try to drive past a gym at least once a week.

RESOLUTION #3:
2004: I will not spend my money frivolously.
2005: I will pay off my bank loan promptly.
2006: I will pay off my bank loans promptly.
2007: I will begin making a strong effort to be out of debt by 2008.
2008: I will be totally out of debt by 2009.
2009: I will try to pay off the debt interest by 2010.
2010: I will try to be out of the country by 2010.

RESOLUTION #4:
2007: I will try to be a better lover to Bob.
2008: I will not leave Bob.
2009: I will try for a reconciliation with Bob.
2010: I will try to be a better lover to Sean.

RESOLUTION #5:
2007: I will stop looking at other men.
2008: I will not get involved with Sean.
2009: I will not let Sean pressure me into another live-in relationship.
2010: I will stop looking at other men.

RESOLUTION #6:
2007: I will not take a drink before 5:00 p.m.
2008: I will not touch the bottle before noon.
2009: I will not become a "problem drinker".
2010: I will not miss any AA meetings.

RESOLUTION #7:
2007: I will see my dentist this year.
2008: I will have my cavities filled this year.
2009: I will have my root canal work done this year.
2010: I will get rid of my denture breath this year.

RESOLUTION #8:
2007: I will go to church every Sunday.
2008: I will go to church as often as possible.
2009: I will set aside time each day for prayer and meditation.
2010: I will try to catch the late night sermonette on TV.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Oh I know what I wrote the last time but I can´t help myself .....

..Happy Christmas Blog Readers!

Even if you do not ´do´Christmas - go on, have a fun day anyway......

May you all experience peace, joy, laughter and love this Christmas time.

May you all be here to read these wishes this time next year

(May I be around to write them.)

May you become more certain on your own path through life in 2015

- and be at peace with yourself travelling it.

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And for people who would like to see Christmas in action year round, you might like to check this out:

T he transition year students of the John Scottus School Dublin travel to India each year - and build a school. This may seem almost impossible but it gets done, every year.

For over ten years now under the guidance of their teacher Mr. John Alexander, the students start fundraising in September. The following February they head out to India and build the school.

Where in India they build the school is agreed upon with Sister Cyril, who was herself awarded the Padmashri for her work in India.

Mr. Alexander´s family often join him and his students in India. Last year his son Stuart, a film producer, was there and created a short film about their work. You could link to it on:

http://vimeo.com/94868557

FYI: I have no link to this venture. I am simply a family friend of John and his wife; I find it amazing that each year John can motivate a class of teenagers to work hard on fundraising followed by building a school in very hot weather.

To end, I am attaching photos, seen on this blog before, but timely for this time of year. Please enjoy....

....a Christmas view around Allensbach.