Dear Me

Dear Me,

Hey, You!  It's Me again.  Remember?  I'm that Big Voice of Aspiration, Motivation and Productivity.  Listen, we need to have a chat.  It's been way too long since we agreed on a real Plan of Action.

For starters, go ahead and look in that mirror.  Check out those thighs.  Geez, talk about succulent turkey drumsticks!  Think you'll be doing any skinny-dipping this year?  No siree, you'll be chunky-dunking!  C'mon, are you honestly going to show off those bumpy, saggy thighs and feel good about it?  I certainly hope not.  Hey, here's a thought:  Why don't you get out that really cool Pilates machine you bought for way too much money.  Go ahead, use the thing.  Better yet, read the instructions.

Yeah, yeah, I know, enough with the thighs.  Well...then...let's talk about the arms.  You know they're pretty flabby.  Why, those things could actually flap - okay, okay, I'll stop with the "bod".  Geez, I didn't know you were so sensitive about it.

Well, THAT was a heavy sigh.  But there's something else we need to talk about.  Last year you promised to clean the clothes' closet.  "Doesn't fit," you said.  "Out of date," you said.  "Not comfortable," you said.  You also said you'd give it to charity.  What?  Couldn't find a charity?  Needed tips on finding a charity?  Well, here's a tip:  SALVATION ARMY!

Man, this whole conversation is making me mad.  Oh!  And while we're on the subject, what about the shoes?  A separate pair for each outfit.  You need dress-up, dress-down, work, garden, goof-around.  You know?  Since you're throwing out the "old, no-good" clothes, why not throw out the "old, no-good" shoes that match?  Now that's a concept.

Hey!  I see that smirk on your face.  No smiling.  That only means you have ideas to get new things.  Stop that.  Buy no new stuff!  Remember, you can't afford that.  And why not?  Is it because you haven't bothered to publish anything?  Hmmm?  Hmmm?

Okay, here's the Plan of Action:
1.  Lose weight.
2.  Lose clothes.
3.  Lose shoes.
4.  Get writing.
5.  Get published.
6.  Get Paid!

Good talking to you.  See you next year.

Sincerely,

That Big Voice of Aspiration, Motivation and Productivity
Me