New Year's Resolutions

It is a question that comes up every year and there is no where to hide from it. The obsession with starting out a new year with new ideas and new routines will never go away. The idea of a New Year's resolution dates back all the way to 153 BC. There was a mythical king of early Rome named Janus. It was said that Janus had two faces....one looking ahead and one looking behind. It was said that he could look back on past events and forward to the future as well. This made many Romans seek forgiveness from their enemies and they often exchanged gifts before the new year. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions and the month of January eventually was named after this mythical king.

The most common resolutions today deal with drinking, smoking and losing weight. I have decided to get more organized....I actually had a list of a few resolutions, but I can't find it anymore. Have a good day!