Recent questions tagged new year

Description : Do you have any new year’s resolutions?

Last Answer : I don’t consider it a resolution, but just an ongoing goal is to organize things in my house and minimize my stuff. I want to re-do my living room so that’s kind of my upcoming plan for the next few months.

Description : If you follow the custom of having sweets on New Year's Day, what are the sweets of your choice?

Last Answer : You just inspired me to go eat a piece of chocolate fudge.

Description : Can we all gather for a little positivity as a new year is coming?

Last Answer : Why not? By my thinking a pessimist and a loser are the same thing. Who truly wants to be a loser. Thus, who would choose to be a pessimist. The most basic combat principle- if you assume you ... principle applies If you succumb to your assumption that it's all bad, you will not pursue what is good.

Description : So, what good has happened this year?

Last Answer : I know it's materialistic. But my mother had a large , gorgeous chrysocolla that was missing for months. I thought about it so much. While looking for one on Ebay I was shocked at how inferior ... on the bottom almost touching like half open teeth on an animal if that makes sense. My favorite gift.

Description : With another year hurling about, where do you want to be five years from now? Or would you rather be doing the same thing?

Last Answer : Doing the same thing only more of it, with less time left to have to do it.

Description : Wishing all the jellies and their beloved people a smooth and peaceful new year! May I wish all the very best?

Last Answer : To you also @ZEPHYRA and to all jellies !

Description : What type of changes are you going to make in the coming year?

Last Answer : Improve myself better and get out of my comfort zone more. I also want to explore new things and help myself get out of the downward spiral I always have.

Description : As yet another year is loaded onto our backs, what is it that you have gained/learned/not learned from it?

Last Answer : Losses keep recurring and new pain echoes past trauma. (It wasn’t the best of years.)

Description : Care to share any superstitions regarding the new year?

Last Answer : answer:I will post “rabbit rabbit” on Facebook when I wake up tomorrow. A Hogmanay tradition is that first man that women kiss in the new year should be a dark haired Scotsman. I am available to bring good luck for the year.

Description : Who else can join me in saying that 2013 was a merciful one for them?

Last Answer : I was pretty good I guess. Had many successes, but many problems, too. I certainly think the successes outweigh the problems. I also learned a hell of a lot. I know much more now than I did on 12/31/2012.

Description : New Year, what is your “1st 100 days” plan?

Last Answer : My plan is organize my flea market for the spring and try out a few new products during decent winter days. I also want to ramp up my Ebay a little by adding some new stuff. I'm thinking PEZ ... too. On to something completely different, I'm going to need a few more odd jobs lined up too.

Description : Do you make resolutions because you feel you have to make changes in the New Year?

Last Answer : Nope, I don’t. In fact, a year ago I started some major lifestyle changes the day after Christmas, because I knew if I started it on New Years I’d be setting myself up for failure.

Description : Just how happy will this new year be?

Last Answer : Well since I’m legal now I finally get to party with the adults on New Year’s Eve. So for me it would be an extra special new year.

Description : What would you do if aliens attacked our pretty blue planet earth on 1/1/ 2012?

Last Answer : Most of us would, although Ron Paul and others would say it is a secret attempt to get us into a single planetary government.

Description : How many new year resolutions have you followed through with this year?

Last Answer : answer:I've completed I think three out of 9? I haven't even been paying attention to this year. I've completed: >Live another year. >Write a song. >Learn Hat making. I'm still learning though. The ones I ... this one. > Learn Japanese. > Hold my breath for two minutes. > Get a life. > Own a monkey.

Description : How many new year resolutions have you followed through with this year?

Last Answer : answer:I've completed I think three out of 9? I haven't even been paying attention to this year. I've completed: >Live another year. >Write a song. >Learn Hat making. I'm still learning though. The ones I ... this one. > Learn Japanese. > Hold my breath for two minutes. > Get a life. > Own a monkey.

Description : Can I wish my jelly friends a Happy New Year and Chag Sameach?

Last Answer : Happy New Year to you @zen_. I hope you have a great time with your family!

Description : Do you feel a new year can truly bring a refreshed approach from someone?

Last Answer : For some people, maybe. For others, no.

Description : Why do people do polar bear swims?

Last Answer : I would assume it’s for the adrenaline rush. Me, however, I’d probably wimp out.

Description : As another year draws to a close, yeah bare with me. Do you approach 2010 with renewed vigour or apathy?

Last Answer : It’s a new me, this past decade has been nothing but bad for me, and a new change in me will be good. I’m just going to reach all the goals i never could before, and improve my disabilities. And maybe a makeover, i dont look bad but i could use a haircut :)

Description : Do Americans follow a similiar tradition of "rewarding" the first person to enter your home on New Years Day?

Last Answer : First I’ve heard of it. Of course, we also don’t celebrate Boxing Day….

Description : What are your new year resolutions, and are you likely to stick with them?

Last Answer : I’m not comfortable sharing mine but I will say I have met or exceeded all of the ones I set for 2009. And 2010 looks pretty damn good… :)

Description : Most people make new year resolutions but can't stick to this mantra. What are some you'll make for 2010 that you believe have lasting potential?

Last Answer : To pay all my bills on time :-/

Description : Do you think 2010 will be a good year or a bad year?

Last Answer : Ah my crystal ball says , sadly for some it will be bad but on the upside,, for the others it will be good .

Description : Have you ever thought that the timing of New Year's Day is really terrible?

Last Answer : It makes more sense to have it at the Spring Equinox or something, if we’re going by seasons. Some of the magic would be gone though. :)

Description : How hopeful are you that 2009 will be a better year?

Last Answer : …than what?

Description : Is it okay to wish people you don't know Happy New Year?

Last Answer : Of course it's okay! And a happy New Year to you, too, sfinkel. You mean no one's responed to this? Hmphh. Check out earthcalendar.net for an only resource of every conceivable holdiday - lot's of variation in when people celebrate the new year. Wiki has a good page: