I gave up coffee. But not plaid*. I'm not insane. And no, this wasn't some lame new year's resolution. I completely stopped my intake of all forms of caffeine on a cloudy Tuesday in the middle of April last year. Not a memorable day like New Year's Day, but pretty significant nonetheless for the smug …
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2012: Bring it On! Then Kindly Go Away and Leave Me Alone to Take a Nap
2012 is starting off with a bang for me. I am already having a midlife crisis and it's only 9 am January 1st. But if I think back over my life, I've noticed I've had dozens of so-called 'midlife crises'. Starting when I was around five years old. I was happily sitting in a sandbox, wearing …
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Death by Lack of Chocolate
New Year's Day is one of my least favorite holidays. After the Times Square ball drops and the champagne pops, it's time for serious reflection. Ultimately, it's time for guilt and shame. As soon as we're back at work and the hangover has worn off, we feel this urge to do wild-n-crazy things--like change. We've convinced ourselves that we're not good enough; our lives need improvement. …