What's The Point... of a New Year with Old Problems?
Happy New Year! This year is going to be my year! You told yourself that, didn't you? Er... how exactly is this going to be your year? You were fired from your job. Are you getting unfired as soon as it turns on January 1st? Is your boss recognizing that the new you in the new year is going to bring in more business and win you that prestigious 'Best Employee' title? Or how about the breakup a week ago? Are you getting back together with a partner who dislikes all your habits but heard you say you're going to be a new person in the new year and take you back? And all the healthy foods you bought that are now rotting in the fridge. Does that turn "new" too? January 1st is going to be a new month, a new page on the calendar. While the year officially changes another number, contrary to popular belief, it does not come with magical powers. The load of laundry will still be waiting for you on 1st January. The dirty dishes from your New Year's Eve ...