Thursday, January 1, 2026

No Two Days Should Ever Be The Same

Like many people, New Year's resolutions don't really work for me in the long term. For the past several years I've chosen a word to help keep me on track, but this year nothing spoke to me. Finally, I decided to incorporate a concept.

I've come to realize that so much of my life is doing the same things repeatedly. Each day I perform the same morning routine, and (mostly) eat a very similar lunch. Afternoons have a similar flow, then it's time for dinner. I do much of my computer work on the couch in the evening, either listening to the radio or with the television on as background noise. Then it's time to go to bed so I can start again the next day.

In 2026 I've decided that each day has to include at least one non-repeated activity, which can be silly or serious. I did something similar in 2008-my first blog documented my year of doing a new thing every day. This time, though, I have no expectation that my activities will be worth documenting (although I have no doubt some of them will show up).

Wish me luck!

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16 comments:

  1. dellgirlJanuary 1, 2026 at 7:36 PM

    I Wish you luck! New year, new beginnings . . . Happy New Year!

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 2, 2026 at 7:54 AM

    That's a fun idea -- I hope you share some of your "new things" with us!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2026 at 8:55 AM

    Don't forget some photos of shopping at Walmart, I hear there are some interesting people there.

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    1. Kathy GJanuary 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM

      At least at the Walmarts I go to people are pretty normal looking :-)

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  4. Victor S E MoubarakJanuary 2, 2026 at 10:17 AM

    Enjoy every day.
    God bless.

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  5. 🌲 Debby January 2, 2026 at 10:28 AM

    Interesting. When I volunteered at the Veterans home, in training they encouraged the residents to do one thing new everyday because it's good for our brains. I couldn't think of a new thing so I tweaked it, using that method, to change up a few routines and not be so routine or predictable - not that routine is bad. But to changed things up, now and again. I don't think I could even find a new thing to do everyday. Have fun and do, let us know how you're doing.

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    1. Kathy GJanuary 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM

      As you said, my plan is to do something to change up my routine every day.

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  6. ChristineJanuary 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM

    Easier said than done

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  7. Mary KirklandJanuary 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM

    Good luck, that sounds fun.

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  8. Liz HindsJanuary 3, 2026 at 9:55 AM

    That sounds fun!

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  9. HelenJanuary 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM

    Greeting from Bend Oregon ~~ wishing you and precious family a healthy, happy 2026!!! CHEERS.

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