New Years Non-Resolutions

Seriously???? BRRRRRRRR

Most people start off a new year with a list of resolutions. Usually things like "exercise more" "eat better" "drink less" "sleep more" "less TV, read more" etc. As I was heating up left over fried chicken to eat for lunch I realized so far this first week of 2014 I'm done the opposite of all these things. I have eaten fried chicken (now twice), pizza (also twice-I love leftovers), an Egg McMuffin (haven't had one in years) and roasted pig (mmmm). I wanted to eat a piece of king cake last night but it was all gone before I could. I haven't picked up a book all week. I care too much about football. The Saints made the play-offs and WON their first game. The nerve-wracking nature of Saints' game drives me to drink (I'm a victim!). And now they are playing again this Saturday. Lord help me and my liver. And then there was that little game last night, you know, the BCS Championship Game that the FSU SEMINOLES WON!!!! Holy cow what a roller coaster of a game. I'm still blown away. I've spent most of this frigid day indoors, wearing sweatpants (hey I changed out of PJs, that's something) sitting in front of my computer, messing around on-line. I did return one business call. And emailed some proofs. But my to do list still has a whole heck of a lot more on it to be crossed off. I really should go to the grocery store and make something for dinner. I haven't cooked since January 1. The only exercise I have had are two, 1-hour dog walks and a one-hour dance practice. But look, I wrote a blog post! That's something! Right? I think I'll wallow in the Seminole victory a little longer. I'm sure there's some videos I haven't seen yet.

Noles #1!!!!

Happy Mardi Gras!

Almost everywhere else today is another Tuesday. People are at work, going to school, doing their usual thing. Of course here, it’s Mardi Gras Day, the last hurrah of the Carnival season, which started on 12th night and ends tonight at Midnight. Why? Because tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. I’m not Catholic but when in Rome… Most people are spending one last decadent day at the parades, catching beads and things, drinking. Or maybe in costume in the Marigny, drinking. Or if you are tourist, on Bourbon street, drinking. I’ve spent the last 5 days at parades, hanging out with friends and complete strangers, catching beads and drinking. I am partied out. So how are we spending Mardi Gras day? How are we being decadent? By doing absolutely nothing. A normal day off Greg would be working on the house, I would be cleaning, doing laundry or running errands. But so far today I’ve read the paper, took a shower, laid on the couch for several hours finishing up a good novel. Then rode my bike over to Popeye’s so we could dine on hot, spicy, greasy fried chicken. Mmmmm so decadent. Why aren’t we out with everyone else? Because next month, there will be St. Patrick & St. Joseph Day parades, with more beads, costumes and drinking. April will bring Easter parades and festivals of all shape and size. May is Jazz Fest. I think you get the picture. There is no shortage of festivities to be had. So tomorrow, I’ll try to -- no I will -- restart that diet and exercise routine I said I’d start back on January 1. I’ll be extra good the next 30 days with everyone else observing Lent. And what do you know… just after 30 days have past, we can all cut loose for St. Patrick’s Day.

So if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go take a nap now.