What will be new in our new year?

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I don't do resolutions. But I got to thinking about the new year that starts tomorrow. What do I regret doing this past year? Will I repeat the same mistakes? What will I do to try not to do the same stupid things all over again? Will I quit trying to pick up my phone off the floor while leaning over from the bed, thereby not falling on said floor? Were there great choices that I look back on fondly? Last summer while my friend was home from Massachusetts, we spent several weeks going on three vacations (Myrtle Beach, SC, Nags Head, NC, and a weekend in Raleigh.) She, my husband, and I laughed more than we have in a long time. Next Christmas I do plan to cut back on our Christmas Eve feast. I over do it and miss a lot of the fun and conversations going on with the kids. They help, but there's only so much they can do and I really don't like a lot of people in my kitchen...it's easier and faster to do it myself. There are some shortcuts I can take: Bob Evans mashed potatoes instead of my home made (I know, they're not quite as tasty as mine, but a good substitute.) One kind of stuffing instead of two. One kind of broccoli casserole instead of two, ham instead of ham and turkey. Pumpkin pies or chocolate pies, still need cheese cake, though, and chocolate mint squares. Hopefully in the new year, we'll have our garage rebuilt and my daughter will heal from her hip surgery after the car accident. I try to learn from the past whenever possible. Are there things you regret from 2018 that might be better this year? Remember that with God, all things are possible. Happy New Year, y'all! The photo is of me with my aunt and uncle many years ago.