Why Diving into Wacky New Year's Resolutions Can Be a Hoot!

By Ira Verant | Posted 12/28/23

So, here we are, on the brink of yet another spin around the sun — cue the trumpets and confetti! It's that time when we whip out our cosmic to-do lists and scribble down resolutions like 'eat more greens' or 'hit the gym.' But hey, how about tossing in a dash of pizzazz this year? Let's talk about diving headfirst into the mystical wonderland of creativity as our ultimate New Year's shenanigan!

Unleashing the Inner Picasso (or Just Having a Dabble)

Who says creativity is reserved for beret-wearing artists? Pick up a paintbrush and channel your inner Picasso… or doodle stick figures if that floats your boat! Splatter paint on a canvas and call it 'Abstract Bliss' or create a masterpiece with macaroni and glitter — the world's your oyster!

DIY Therapy: Glue, Glitter, and a Dash of Chaos

Ever fancied yourself a DIY maestro? Grab that glue gun and start a craft revolution! Create a lampshade out of recycled egg cartons or bedazzle your sneakers — who needs a personal shopper when you've got a glue stick and a dream?

Karaoke Confidence: Belt Those Bathroom Ballads

Make your shower concerts a thing of the past! Grab that microphone (hairbrushes count too) and unleash your inner rockstar. Even if you sound like a cat being serenaded by a bagpipe, sing with gusto — the neighbors will just have to appreciate your zest for life!

Banana Bread Baking Extravaganza

Fancy yourself a culinary genius? Dive into the mystical world of banana bread! Experiment with flavors — chocolate chip, walnut, or maybe even throw in some unicorn sprinkles for good measure. Who says baking can't be an avant-garde experience?

The Great Novel-in-a-Month Challenge

Have a tale itching to be told? Channel your inner Shakespeare and start penning that epic saga. Don't worry about editing or coherence — just let your imagination run wild! A tale of time-traveling llamas or a romance between a garden gnome and a potted plant? Go bananas! Get some ideas from the NaNoWriMo community.

Embrace the Ridiculous

In the pursuit of New Year's resolutions, let's throw caution to the wind and embrace the absurd! Creativity isn't just about polished masterpieces; it's about the wacky, the wild, and the wonderfully weird. So, let's dive into the sea of glitter, paint, and quirky ideas — after all, life's too short to be serious all the time!

As the clock strikes midnight, let's unleash our inner goofball and make 2023 a year of creative chaos! Whether you're sketching stick figures or writing the next great banana bread recipe book, remember — the zanier, the better! Here's to a year filled with glitter, giggles, and the utterly absurd — cheers to embracing the wackiness of creativity!

Ira Verant is a recovering addict of satirical sarcasm. Now, a hopeful practicer of Positive Playfullness™ Verant's 5-year plan is to fully ripen on the vine of serendipitous sweetness while mastering the entire 'parts of speech' list. …