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By: Colleen | December 31, 2007 | Category: General

So long to 2007, the year when Britney officially went bonkers. Bring on 2008 and whatever it has in store—I'm predicting many more Hollywood divorces and rehab stints.

For us everyday Joes and Janes, it's New Year's resolution time! Each year, millions of Americans resolve to make themselves or the world around them better. Here is a list of the most popular pledges for the next 365 days.

At the top of the heap: Lose weight. No big shocker here. As the holiday season comes to a close, we're all carrying around a little chub. Many thanks to all those cookies, second helpings of mashed potatoes, and the rounds of drinks with friends. The time has come to get back on track, or better yet—the treadmill.

Others hope to get their finances in order. With personal debt at an all-time high (student loans anyone? Years of credit card abuse?) now is the perfect time to sit down and take a hard look at your money. Get on a payment plan, stop spending what you don't have, and work your way to a desirable credit score.

Those living behind a computer screen 9-5 each day vow to take a trip. Most Americans to not even use the full vacation time they are allotted each year. Allow me to help rectify this by letting you in on a secret: the work will always be there, and the universe will remain intact should you not be in the office for a few days. A plug for a few of my favorite vacay destinations to give you some ideas: Key West, FL. Nassau, Bahamas. San Diego, CA. London, England. Places to avoid: Boston, MA. The entire state of Ohio.

Never one to be entirely conventional, here are some ideas for resolutions that stray slightly from the standard.

  • Use coupons more frequently
  • Drink more water
  • Make purchases from local businesses instead of large chain stores
  • TURN OFF THE BLACKBERRY

Best of luck with whatever resolution you chose this year!

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I think you could do a whole post on detoxing from the blackberry / crackberry. Hmmm... maybe next time you can create a 12 step program:

1. admit you have an addiction
2. apologize to your family and friends who you have hurt and ignored because of this addiction
3. start anew by limiting your blackberry time to 2 hours a day

etc. etc.

Anyway - Happy 2008!

Posted by stylin mom on December 31, 2007 at 02:58 PM EST #

The great state of Ohio does not thank you, ma'am.

Posted by The Old Man on January 04, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST #

Yea, that's a pretty low blow against my home state (though I note you removed the anti-Buckeye link you once had there). There's actually lots to love about Ohio, halls of fame and amusement parks tops among them.

Posted by TribeFan on January 04, 2008 at 01:01 PM EST #

Oh, my! My 2008 New Years diet resolution lasted all of 3 hours.

I'm one of those millions of people who are on the most popular diet of all: "The Tomorrow Diet."

As in "I'm going to start/restart my diet tomorrow."

I've been on the "Tomorrow Diet" for many years now.

Posted by Jim Purdy on January 12, 2008 at 11:26 AM EST #

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