Bossy has been busy thinking about resolutions this week. Which isn’t to be confused with busy making resolutions this week.
Last year Bossy was all, Everything Bossy Wants To Change About Herself Is Behind The Family Room Door, what with the organizing and the organizing with some organizing and one core ball thrown in for good measure.
But this year, Bossy’s resolutions are all between the ears. Specifically,
her ears.
Bossy has been very unfocused these past months, where past months equal what is twelve months times the years Bossy has been alive? Bossy has let many projects fall to the back burner, the burner that is spattered with last night’s pasta sauce and never really worked anyway.
For starters, Bossy’s resolutions for 2010 involve learning how to type the year 2010 because sister mercy, wasn’t it just 2009?
For Bossy’s next resolution, she will learn what to call this decade. Is it the tens? The teens? The tensiteens?
Bossy can sum up her 2010 New Year’s Resolutions this way: It’s difficult to build one’s empire while napping. Rise up.
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you share with Bossy and her council your New Year’s resolutions, or why you don’t make any?
And be sure to check back later today for the resolutionist of comments on the web.
If you missed last week’s Ten-Word Challenge, click here to read Bossy’s unwritten posts, and to see the avoided things Bossy readers have lying around their computer desktops.
BOSSY says
December 30, 2009 at 12:05 pmWrite that book proposal or get off the pot. Sh-t.
BOSSY says
December 30, 2009 at 12:05 pmTo Excellent Road Trip or not to Excellent Road Trip?
RuthWells says
December 30, 2009 at 12:06 pmTo be healthier/more present for people in my life.
RuthWells says
December 30, 2009 at 12:07 pmWhich may or may not entail getting a new kidney.
BOSSY says
December 30, 2009 at 12:07 pmCowrite that hit song already. Because there are artists waiting.
BOSSY says
December 30, 2009 at 12:08 pmStop with the Not Mailing Christmas Presents on time. Boring.
Z. Mulls says
December 30, 2009 at 12:21 pmCowrite that hit song already. Because there are artists waiting
Lauren says
December 30, 2009 at 12:21 pmWrite a screenplay, learn taxidermy, and get pregnant again.
Z. Mulls says
December 30, 2009 at 12:21 pmOr wait. Can we reuse a resolution that’s already listed?
The Great Getzby says
December 30, 2009 at 12:29 pmGet apartment, look forward, finish Infinite Jest, relax abit more….
Sallie (FullTime-Life) says
December 30, 2009 at 12:35 pmSeriously, Tuesday already? I slept yesterday; today works for me.
Sallie (FullTime-Life) says
December 30, 2009 at 12:37 pmGet healthy. Oh wait, can’t make resolution for someone else.
KellyO says
December 30, 2009 at 12:39 pmFind love the right way! Open myself to the possibilities!
Sallie (FullTime-Life) says
December 30, 2009 at 12:40 pmStay healthy. Stay upbeat. (Too old for funny.) Happy NewYear!
Heartworks says
December 30, 2009 at 12:47 pmThis year I swear I am going to starting flossing my teeth!
ballroompics says
December 30, 2009 at 12:47 pmStop maniacal self serving plan to take over the world.
Sissy in Texas says
December 30, 2009 at 12:59 pmDon’t park in the closest spot. Make shopping my exercise.
Michele says
December 30, 2009 at 1:02 pmMore; exercise, sewing. Less; eating, drinking. No more; waiting for?
Kate says
December 30, 2009 at 1:20 pmTry to stop using the ‘F’ word so much.
Jason says
December 30, 2009 at 1:24 pmDon’t make resolutions. Just pick a word to guide you.
Laura says
December 30, 2009 at 1:28 pmWhy, I already have a rockin’ body?! Don’t hate me……..
hollygee says
December 30, 2009 at 1:30 pmDon’t, usually.
But, brand new sketchbook.
Now, draw every day.
vuboq says
December 30, 2009 at 1:34 pmRemodel my kitchen (finally); convince BOSSY to Road Trip again!
[and I define “Road Trip” to mean “help VUBOQ remodel his kitchen”]
bobbie says
December 30, 2009 at 1:35 pmGet a job already; “babies” are now 16 and 19.
Helen says
December 30, 2009 at 1:55 pmGot to start eating healthily again. Bye-bye yummy baked goods 🙁
apathy lounge says
December 30, 2009 at 1:56 pmFollow the old British maxim: Keep Calm and Carry On.
TanyaK says
December 30, 2009 at 1:57 pmI like the flossing idea. Not too hard, very healthy.
Ms. Cranky Pants says
December 30, 2009 at 2:10 pmBark less and wag more.
Ms. Cranky Pants says
December 30, 2009 at 2:11 pmI will cut back on the sugar. Its the devil.
p.j. says
December 30, 2009 at 2:16 pmDevelop positive attitude, conquer procrastination, get home plastered and painted.
Sally says
December 30, 2009 at 2:25 pmBe able to park car in garage. (again this year).
linlah says
December 30, 2009 at 2:33 pmRemind myself that sucess is permanant and failure isn’t fatal.
linlah says
December 30, 2009 at 2:34 pmCorrection – Remind myself that success isn’t permanant and failure isn’t fatal.
David says
December 30, 2009 at 2:34 pmWant change? Make it now. Otherwise it will not happen.
Lisa says
December 30, 2009 at 3:01 pmI really need to loose this bloggy weight…Heaven helpme!
Happynewyear, favorite bossy!
Jim says
December 30, 2009 at 3:06 pmNew York, New York, Here I come for some shopping!
WebSavvyMom says
December 30, 2009 at 3:11 pm–>Renamed blog to correct spelling of savvy, finally.
http://www.WebSavvyMom.com
Carol M says
December 30, 2009 at 3:18 pmI thought today is Wednesday. Bossy is confusing me.
Carol M says
December 30, 2009 at 3:21 pmLlearn to make slipcovers. And try to be less confused.
Carol M says
December 30, 2009 at 3:21 pmand learn to spellcheck
Bridget says
December 30, 2009 at 3:21 pmJoining the blogging world: http://www.Miss-Beehaven.com – can’t wait to attend Blogher!
bossysMom says
December 30, 2009 at 3:33 pmStop trying to get blood out of a stone. comeon.
Sofia says
December 30, 2009 at 3:36 pmYoga classes, cook in January, be organized before school starts!
Kelly says
December 30, 2009 at 3:39 pmStart memoir. Post more on blog. In a word, WRITE.
The Domestic Goddess says
December 30, 2009 at 3:43 pmDon’t usually make them, but this year I really want to focus on myself. ME. As in, do things for me, find out who I am and what I want to do.
pamacita says
December 30, 2009 at 3:44 pmMake bossy’s bitchin’ kitchin salmon dip recipe for endive boats
rockle says
December 30, 2009 at 3:52 pmStart a Project 365. Actually finish the thing. ???? Profit!
dgm says
December 30, 2009 at 4:00 pmDon’t make ’em: EVERY day presents a chance to improve.
Clio Bluestocking says
December 30, 2009 at 4:16 pmSet attainable goals like “don’t make any New Year’s resolutions.”
JustJuli says
December 30, 2009 at 4:16 pmGo to dentist. Go to optometrist. Paint house. Laugh more.
Shelley says
December 30, 2009 at 4:16 pmDon’t start anything I won’t finish. Won’t be starting much.
WendyP says
December 30, 2009 at 4:26 pmTo grow this baby we found out about Christmas Eve. 🙂
Bush Babe (of Granite Glen) says
December 30, 2009 at 4:57 pmUse exercise bike after removing 3 years worth of cobwebs.
Kate at And Then I Was a Mom says
December 30, 2009 at 5:06 pmStop blaming kid for my lack of nightlife, or life.
La Suzette says
December 30, 2009 at 5:18 pmDoes Bossy not realize today is Wednesday? Be less critical!
Caroline says
December 30, 2009 at 5:27 pmHoly cow, Georgia. I don’t have to share ANY of my resolutions here because YOU WROTE THEM ALL FOR ME. How is it possible that we have the exact same goals for the new year???
I think a Polynesian Road Trip is a great idea. Since I can’t come visit Bossyville, I think you should come to Hawai`i! Please know that you and your clan have an open invitation. That may sound weird, but it’s totally sincere. We are empty-nesters now and have a ton of room in our little grass shack. This place is magical, and my husband and I love to share it, and to show people the cool stuff they’d never see otherwise. I can virtually guarantee that you would have the Best Vacation Ever, filled with hiking, snorkeling, waterfalls, exotic flowers, music, and Large Powerful Alcoholic Beverages with Fresh Tropical Fruit. Y’all come!
Jessie says
December 30, 2009 at 5:50 pmimprove posture, yoga once a month, spend time in Trenton.
Liza says
December 30, 2009 at 5:51 pmQuit smoking, again! Find peace w my relationship or leave.
josh says
December 30, 2009 at 6:44 pmI will achieve a satisfying level of utterly superficial fame.
kathleen says
December 30, 2009 at 6:55 pmmy resolution is to stop making all these useless resolutions
Sheryl W says
December 30, 2009 at 6:59 pmFigure out what to do when I grow up-finally.
APeetsMom says
December 30, 2009 at 7:45 pmMeet Caroline (56) and let her adopt me! And laugh more!
Amy in NJ says
December 30, 2009 at 8:12 pmto lose 20 pounds or get pregnant, whichever comes first.
Catherine McP says
December 30, 2009 at 8:39 pmGet back in shape, back to a smaller round shape.
KRA says
December 30, 2009 at 9:43 pmGet that job and move up north one last time.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
December 30, 2009 at 9:48 pmThis year I’m using reverse psychology: absolutely, positively no housework.
New Year Looks as Bleak as the Old Year Susan says
December 30, 2009 at 11:24 pmHate everything, grumble more and shave legs.
Domestic Spaz says
December 30, 2009 at 11:30 pmStop playing the Facebook Games and start drinking more wine.
Beth says
December 30, 2009 at 11:58 pmBe there for my mom while she dies too young.
operagal says
December 31, 2009 at 1:00 amDear Ruth at #4 : for some reason, I read “hickey” instead of kidney. I wish you were getting a hickey. Hell, I wish *I* were getting a hickey instead of f-ing vet bills for the cats and my mom in the damn hospital.
How about 2010 includes God recognizing my plea for a few more dollars and a few less medical expenses, and we all get MASSIVE hickeys?
operagal says
December 31, 2009 at 1:03 amDear Jessie #57 – I LIVE in Trenton – please for God’s sakes tell me you are referring to New Jersey and NOT the hellhole in Michigan?
Jenn @ Juggling LIfe says
December 31, 2009 at 1:08 amKeep to a schedule that includes yoga, rewriting and job.
lynn mcintosh says
December 31, 2009 at 1:35 amI hate ’em, I brake ’em so — don’t make ’em.
CS says
December 31, 2009 at 2:29 amBetter self-care. . . —> better care of three kids. [Hail Mary!]
Mama Kat says
December 31, 2009 at 3:53 amFeel as good inside as I look on the outside.
Em says
December 31, 2009 at 4:59 amStart blog. Become a featured gay. Brighten Bossy’s every day.
bossy's friend amy says
December 31, 2009 at 10:04 amand here i thought you were getting new earrings…
Sue V. says
December 31, 2009 at 10:46 amBuy lottery tickets; you can’t win if you don’t buy.
Audubon Ron says
December 31, 2009 at 11:10 amHappy New Years
Meg at the Members Lounge says
December 31, 2009 at 11:48 amGet all friends to start blogs. New job= blog maven.
BH says
December 31, 2009 at 12:17 pmThings away, either thrown or put in an appropriate place.
Texas Susan says
January 1, 2010 at 12:50 amDeclutter house. Same goal as 2009. And 2008. And 2007!