Note: The following giveaway is open to US/Canadian residents only.
When I was 22 years old, I wrote a poem on New Year’s Day. Having just exited a 4-year relationship, and sorely needing to lose about 15 pounds of “comfort” weight, I made a promise that instead of making a resolution, I would simply give myself another chance.
Last year, I decided to share the poem with you and published it just before the New Year. And today, I can still picture myself, sitting on my bed in my parent’s home, huddled over my notepad as I put my feelings into words. After much thought, I’ve decided it is worth an encore post.
Here We Are… Another Year… Another Chance.
Another chance to say I love you.
Another chance to forgive and move on.
Another chance to lose five pounds.
Another chance to learn to love yourself just the way you are.
Another chance to try something new.
Another chance to try for a baby.
Another chance to swallow your pride.
Another chance to phone a friend.
Another chance to tuck them in bed.
Another chance to let her go.
Another chance to believe.
Another chance to eat dessert first.
Another chance to give to the poor.
Another chance to smile at a stranger.
Another chance to mend a broken heart.
Another chance to set a goal.
Another chance to walk away from the situation.
Another chance to say what’s on your mind.
Another chance to do something that scares you.
Another chance to see a movie on opening night.
Another chance to ask for help.
Another chance to block his phone number.
Another chance to hold someone’s hand.
Another chance to window shop in a neighbourhood you can’t afford.
Another chance to wish upon a star.
Another chance to admit you were wrong.
Another chance to hug your parents.
Another chance to paint your fingernails electric blue.
Another chance to book that overdue vacation.
Another chance to live your life without regret.
Another chance to pay it forward.
Another chance to be the very best person you can be.
Happy New Year all!
This season, I’ve teamed up with @SassyModernMom and our friends at American Express to help you with your New Year’s resolutions, or as I see it, “Another Chance”. One lucky reader will win a $250 American Express Gift Card. Put it towards a new gym membership, or perhaps use it all on that new handbag you deserve. Maybe you’ll purchase nonperishable goods for families in need, or splurge on a new look (you gotta wash that man right out of your hair, girl!). Will you book a day at a local spa – or pay it forward to a kind person you know?
(And if you want to spend it on fine cheeses and preserves, I am totally with you.)…