Ahhh New Year’s Resolutions. They’re a great opportunity to really set ourselves up for some magnificent failures and disappointments, amirite? Well, there comes a time when you just have to acknowledge that your New Year’s Resolutions were unreasonable and unrealistic, and that time is a fortnight into the New Year! Rejoice in your new found freedom from torturous diets and horrible exercise regimes, pick up that pack of smokes and down another glass of wine. Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day sets you free from your first mistakes of the New Year!
History of Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day
The History of Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day is as old as New Year’s Resolutions. In the inebriated, hopeful light of the dawn of the New Year, we all believe that the next year is going to be different, that we won’t go back to our old habits, and we won’t let things continue as they are. What a terrible shame that, year after year, New Year’s Resolutions are shown to be about as effective as a hole-ridden umbrella is at keeping the rain out.
The History of Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day is as old as New Year’s Resolutions. In the inebriated, hopeful light of the dawn of the New Year, we all believe that the next year is going to be different, that we won’t go back to our old habits, and we won’t let things continue as they are. What a terrible shame that, year after year, New Year’s Resolutions are shown to be about as effective as a hole-ridden umbrella is at keeping the rain out.
So don’t keep yourself tied to them any longer, realize that you’ve got to make real strides, all year long to make any kind of change happen, and start looking at real lifestyle changes. Little bits at a time you can make whole life resolutions, and leave the bitter disappointment of not going down a few sizes in the dirt of changing a lifetime of bad habits.
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| Definition: | (adjective) Based on pretense; deceptively pleasing. | ||
| Synonyms: | gilded, meretricious | ||
| Usage: | "You are a specious fellow," returned Sir John, fixing his eyes upon him, "and carry two faces under your hood, as well as the best." | ||
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US Supreme Court Declares Home VCRs Legal (1984)
| After Sony introduced the Betamax home video tape recorder in the mid-1970s, Universal Studios sued, alleging that Betamax facilitated copyright infringement by allowing users to make copies of television programs. After an eight-year legal battle, the US Supreme Court ruled that using the new technology to "time-shift" one's television viewing constituted fair use. By then, Betamax had been eclipsed by the VHS format. |
Anne Brontë (1820)
Though often overshadowed by her more famous sisters, Charlotte and Emily, Anne Brontë was a novelist and poet in her own right. She possessed a style distinct from the romanticism of her sisters, and her works—which include Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall—have been praised for their realism and moral force. Like her five older siblings, Anne died of tuberculosis at a fairly young age.
Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot
| St. Anthony the Abbot was one of the earliest saints, and, if St. Athanasius's biography of him is correct, Anthony lived more than 100 years (251-356). He eventually came to be regarded as a healer of animals as well as of people. His feast day is celebrated in Mexico and other parts of Latin America by bringing household pets and livestock into the churchyard, where the local priest blesses them with holy water. All the animals are carefully groomed and often decorated with ribbons and fresh flowers. In some Latin American cities, the Blessing of the Animals takes place on a different day—often on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. |
Giant bat: Remains of extinct burrowing bat found in New Zealand
| The fossilized remains of a giant burrowing bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago have been found on the country's South Island. The teeth and bones of the extinct bat were found to be three times the size of an average modern bat. The ... |
Giant bat remains discovered in New Zealand
1773 - Captain Cook's Resolution became the first ship to cross the Antarctic Circle.
1806 - James Madison Randolph, grandson of U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, was the first child born in the White House.
1871 - Andrew S. Hallidie received a patent for a cable car system.
1912 - English explorer Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole. Norwegian Roald Amundsen had beaten him there by one month. Scott and his party died during the return trip.
1913 - All partner interests in 36 Golden Rule Stores were consolidated and incorporated in Utah into one company. The new corporation was the J.C. Penney Company.
1945 - Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg disappeared in Hungary while in Soviet custody. Wallenberg was credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews.
1966 - NBC ordered 32 episodes of "The Monkees" for its upcoming fall schedule.
1969 - "Lady Samantha" was released in England. It was one of the very first recordings by Reginald Kenneth Dwight, better known as Elton John.
1972 - Highway 51 South in Memphis, TN, was renamed Elvis Presley Blvd.
1985 - Leonard Nimoy got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1997 - A court in Ireland granted the first divorce in the Roman Catholic country's history.
If You Were Born Today, January 17
You can feel as if you’re beginning a new chapter of your life this year as you start fresh on some significant level. Your passions and enthusiasm run high in the period ahead, and you find it natural to channel this extra energy constructively. This is an excellent year for enterprising endeavors and new interests, even if there is also a strong focus on the past. You’re drawn instinctively to certain projects that have long-term value. It can be an especially creative, tuned-in year for self-expression, not only verbally but through hobbies, games, or sports.
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CELESTIAL EVENT
January 17 - New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 02:17 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.
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History ... 1930
A phonograph turntable production line, 1930.
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Michelle Obama is an American lawyer and writer who was First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, Obama spent her early legal career working at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met her husband Barack Obama, before taking positions at the University of Chicago and University of Chicago Medical Center. Obama campaigned for her husband's presidential bid throughout 2007 and 2008, delivering a keynote address at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. When Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, Michelle Obama became the first African-American First Lady. In this position, she advocated for poverty awareness, nutrition, physical activity and healthy eating.
YOU GOTTA SEE THE BEFORE PIC TO REALLY APPRECIATE THIS MURAL
An amazing 3D mural in Lyon, France by CiteCreation
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Row 1 and 3: k all sts
Row 2: *k3, yo, sl 2 sts as if to knit, k next st, pass two slipped sts over k st, yo; rep from * to end to end of row
Row 4: *yo, sl 2 sts as if to knit, k next st, pass two slipped sts over k st, yo, k3; rep from * to end to end of row
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20 New Year's Resolutions For 2018
A new year, 2018, means it is time to start thinking about resolutions. Of course, there are the ones you hear about every year: join a gym, eat healthier, cut something out of your diet... the list goes on. In a survey of 822 Bustle readers, 41 percent said they're resolving to lose weight or exercise more in 2017. But while these goals may be common, they aren’t always the most empowering resolutions for 2018. In fact, 23 percent said that New Year's resolutions made them feel depressed, stressed out, or disappointed in themselves.
So what are some inspiring resolutions that will actually lift you up?
Maybe you want something to change in 2018 — maybe you're looking for more balance in your life or to grow at work. Or possibly you need to challenge yourself to take care of yourself better. These resolutions below will take a deep dive into all of those changes, while not making you feel inadequate in the slightest.
But don't feel like you have to start all 21 of these resolutions at once; take your time with them! When Gretchen Rubin started The Happiness Project, she ended up setting resolutions for each month of the year instead of doing them all at once. Take a page from her book, and try these resolutions in small handfuls.
1. Reflect on what went Well for you in 2017
It's extremely easy to hop into your list of resolutions feeling completely guilty about your previous year. That’s probably the least empowering thing you could do. So before even getting started on that list, think about all that you achieved this year, the impact made, the struggles or failures you have seen (and how you may have overcome them), and even the crazy experiences you had, like winning Hamilton lottery tickets, or watching the Chicago Cubs win the World Series for the first time in 108 years. This will help you feel empowered, not only because you see the growth in yourself this year, but you'll also see what inspired you.
Take some time to reflect on one big goal you would like to achieve by this time next year. You know, the day when you sit back down to review all of your goals before setting new ones. What is that big something that you’ve always wanted to do, but never challenged yourself to do it? Personally, I want to write a short story and do more creative writing on a consistent basis. What do you want to achieve by next year?
It seems a bit silly since you’re setting resolutions, but sometimes planning one big trip that you can look forward to will help you stay motivated in your daily life. For example, if you actually book that trip to Nashville that you and your girlfriends have been talking about for years, you will probably feel more inclined to be better about your money so that you can have a fun trip.
In 2015, Vogue published an article that challenged people to stay off their phones during the first and last 50 minutes of their day. The whole point is for the addictive phone user to take time every day to wake up and wind down, which can actually help to improve your sleep and start each day in a happier mood.
Sure, you may say that you check your phone in the mornings and evenings to stay up-to-date with the news, but that probably turns into mindless scrolling on social media, too. Instead, try creating a different routine. It could include journaling, yoga, and coffee in the mornings, while your nights could be spent finally diving into that book you’ve been dying to read.
Is there any skill you’ve been hoping to try after numerous hours of watching YouTube videos? Why not spend a few bucks and take a course that will teach you this skill? You could even Rory Gilmore the whole thing and take tap lessons. It could even help with anxiety.
Seeing yourself commit to something from start to finish is massively empowering. Whatever that may be, either a reading challenge or one of those Instagram challenges, you are able to see yourself tangibly achieving something after 30 days.
If you want to be the ultimate grown-ass woman, then it’s time to start organizing your life. Go out and splurge on a cute planner from Paper Source or Anthropologie, or you could even download some of these organizing apps.
Reading books — or magazines or newspapers or newsletters, etc. — is actually great for your health. It can help improve your memory, reduce stress, and it may even be therapeutic.
If reading more is one of your resolutions, then this is a great next step. Even though practically every publication has a digital outlet these days, a lot of the time those print versions will contain content that you’ve never seen. Give your favorite publication some love next year by subscribing to its print edition. The New York Times offers 50 percent off for your first 12 weeks, and other publications, such as Vogue and The New Yorker, are offering discounted monthly rates.
Are you a huge smoothie fan but don't have a blender yourself? It might be worth the purchase if you compare it to the amount of money you are spending on smoothies throughout the summer. For example, say you spend around $7 on a smoothie at least twice a week for six months out of the year. That’s around $336. Wowza. Instead, if you buy this individual Ninja blender (which comes with a smoothie cup) for only $51, that gives you $285 of freedom for smoothie groceries.
On the topic of food, you could also seriously save some cash if you plan out your meals each week. This can force you to make healthier decisions simply by cooking your food in advance and not having to worry about what to eat during the week. To get you started, Cookie & Kate has some great steps for meal planning (and great vegan meals), and so does The Kitchn.
If you haven’t heard of it, the capsule wardrobe is the ultimate chance for you to be a minimalist within the contents of your closet. Here’s what you do: Pick out 30 to 40 clothing items, ones that will mix and match well such as pants, dresses, leggings, shoes, purses, coats, and accessories. After doing so, you are only allowed to use those items for three months. It may sound impossible, but this may actually help you to get ready every morning instead of standing in front of your closet with no idea what to wear... again.
If doing a capsule wardrobe isn’t enough, try giving The Life Changing Magic of Tidying up by Marie Kondo a read. She is seriously empowering when it comes to getting rid of all your junk. No joke, I got rid of 16 bags of crap after reading her book.
While 2017 may have been a tough year, staying silent isn’t the answer. Create an appropriate space that gives you the chance to speak up. Sure, Facebook rants feel good, but it’s not making an ultimate change. Instead, get out there, talk to those hurting, and try to make a postive difference — whatever that may look like in your life.
Studies show that taking a small break and being outside for 15 minutes (especially in a natural setting) can actually decrease negative thoughts, while also giving you a full portion of Vitamin D for the day (aka sunshine). Having a daily amount of Vitamin D can protect you from multiple diseases and tragedies later on in life.
Channel your inner middle-schooler and break out those dear diary moments, because daily journaling can seriously help. According to a review published by the University of Rochester Medical Center, journaling can help you manage anxiety, reduce stress, cope with depression, prioritize problems and fears, track your bad habits, while also creating an opportunity for you to stay positive.
Still using the furniture and décor from your college dorm? This year is the year that you adult the crap out of your apartment. Try these nine simple DIY ideas to get you started.
Not only will you become that morning person you’ve always desired, but your daily life can seriously benefit from it. By waking up earlier and giving yourself time every morning to do what you need to do, you actually give yourself the chance to have a happier day, resulting in a happier life.
I’m sure you’ve heard this one way too many times, but it’s actually super necessary. By drinking water not only are you improving your daily mood, but you are helping your immune system, kidneys, joints, and cartilage, while also giving yourself lots of energy. It may motivate you to drink more water if you get to sip out of a cute tumbler, like this one from Kate Spade.
It is very tempting to want to drink wine and hop on the couch every single night after work, because being an adult and making friends is hard. However, having a few close friends to grab coffee or brunch with on the weekend can actually help to improve your mood during the work week. Plus, by being supportive to those friends you love, you are able to be a beacon of hope in any level of despair they are feeling. And honestly, vice versa.
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