July New Year's Resolutions for Procrastinators

There's no snow on the ground in Delray Beach, Florida.  The sun shines every day and the coconut palm trees adorn the front yard.  When Christmas comes, it seems ridiculous to see Santa hanging out on someone's front lawn in his sleigh.  Sure, people decorate with lights and candy canes and garland.  But it doesn't feel like Christmas here, ever.

Living in New England for most of my whole life had me accustomed to the snow and cold. Just like everyone else who lives there, I had to put on boots and a big furry coat just to go out to the mailbox.  I had to scrape the pounds of ice off my windshield and start the car for a full 15 minutes before I went anywhere. What a pain.  That's why I moved to Florida.

I can't say it's such a bad thing that there is no snow here.  I wanted to be as far away from the cold as possible.  South Florida is where it's at.  I don't mind a little heat because I can cool off anytime in the nearby Atlantic Ocean, where the tropical turquoise water feels like a hot spring and the white sand squishes soft between my toes on my way to the lapping waves.  I love it.

It's the same here for most of the year.  That's why this past year when New Year's came and went, my resolution fell by the wayside.  I was too caught up in the spectacular fireworks show off the pier to think of a resolution; as I walked there wearing shorts and flip-flops.  Oh yeah!

This lifestyle is the perfect destination for people who are laid back. Procastinator?  Not really.  Just busy.  The lack of four seasons means that every day - no matter what season - is much the same weather as the next.  We did have a cold spell this year.  I think temperatures dipped low enough for me to dig out the only two sweatshirts I own for a couple of weeks. 

So, this year I have finally thought of a good New Year's Resolution.  It may be July, but it's never too late. And that is (drumroll, please)... to keep up with writing my blog.  My last post was a full 3 months ago, to the day.

What is your New Year's Resolution?  You don't have to wait until January 1st to make one. You can think of one today and apply it tomorrow.