About the only thing I ever enjoyed about New Year's Eve is the kiss that my wife and I exchange at midnight. Unfortunately for me, I haven't been able to stay up to midnight the last few years so I haven't gotten a kiss. Just my luck.
And then there is the incessant talk about New Year's Resolutions. We all know that New Year's Resolutions are really only a to-do list for the first week of January. So what's the use?
So, please pardon me while I do my best impression of that two-faced, mythical Roman king, Janus, and take a look backward with one face while looking forward with the other...
I'll be honest, in 2012, there was a part of me that was a little disappointed that the world didn't end. I mean, the retirement plan for a Christian is "out of this world." It would be cool to be spending eternity with Jesus and Mom and Dad and the rest of the Kirby Klan in Heaven. But since the Mayan's couldn't get the calendar right, I guess I'll just go on living one day at a time. The other thing that disappointed me in 2012 was that there was not a Zombie Apocalypse. I mean, since I can't shoot some of my neighbors while they're living, it sure would be fun to blow their brains out once they turn into "Walkers."
As for 2013, I am really going to try and take a fun approach to life. I think my motto for 2013 will be "Don't Live With The Brakes On." I will dance more and bitch less. I am also going to separate myself from all of the negative influences in my life. Unfortunately, that means some "friends" will have to go. I will live my life as a Christian in the real world. I believe that it is possible to enjoy many of the things that God has provided for us to enjoy and still love Jesus. Too bad if you don't share my realistic view of Christianity.
Here's to a Happy New Year.
Be Well.
Bill
