Fiscal Love Year 2006... Or the V-Day Resolutions

V-Day Resolutions 2006

It’s that time again. Valentine’s Day Resolutions. I started the ritual the same time as always, the beginning of February, browsing through the “great tome,” finding the chapter and re-reading it for the Michael Tolliver’s explanation to Mary Ann about the significance of Valentine’s Day Resolutions:

"These are the - you know - the hardcore, maybe-this-time, kiss-today-goodbye, some-enchanted-evening resolutions." ~Tales of the City

I think, in order to make a resolution of this nature, one should re-evaluate the resolutions from the previous year and assess. My first resolution last year was to find new ways to encounter bad dates, and I’m happy to say that 2005 saw an unprecedented number of really bad dates. I cannot really recall all the ways in which I came upon all said dates, but trust me, they were bad.

Secondly, I resolved not to lament over the ones that got away; and I have no shoe regrets from the preceding year. Yes, there were those fabulous pair of Coach shoes that I did not purchase, and the Chinese Laundry shoes I let Jumana talk me out of, but I do not regret that I did not get them, as I moved on to other shoes—specifically, a very charming pair of BCBG stilettos.

Since poor planning saw me again this February not attending Fashion Week, I in fact did go shopping and had a wonderful time buying lingerie and shoes and trying on various dresses.

I also resolved to set a budget and buy more accessories… well, I did buy more accessories, though I find, some days, sadly, I do not yet have a complete closet with which to work to any significant satisfaction.

Finally, I resolved to take better care of myself—napping and stretching where needed. I doubt I get the naps in that I would normally enjoy, but all in all, I’ve found a way to make it work.

As such, with great consideration, I propose to resolve the following:

1. I will learn how to rollerblade backwards. This may seem trivial, but since I’ve gotten a handle on the going forward part, going backward seems a reasonable next step. One might argue that learning to stop would be a better goal to tackle, but really, eventually stopping happens—going backwards does not.

2. I will continue to search out accessories that suit me in order to more sufficiently compliment my closet.

3. I will accept, and perhaps appreciate, that I will never have all the shoes or accessories that I could want. For if I had all I wanted, there would be no more need to shop for said items—and that would make me sad. We do not want a sad Nikki.

4. I will be brave; I will try a porter that is not a chocolate or coffee. After all, I should learn to branch out more.

5. I will find the perfect round brush. I never realized how very important this hair product would be until I had to actually learn to straighten my hair. It is a necessity right up there with a toothbrush, mascara and lip balm.

And that, my friends, takes care of the fiscal year for 2006. Mahalo.