By Rahul Marskole
My New Year Resolution list.
2020 -Travel to foreign countries. 2021 - Learn computer programming. 2022 - No Drinking/Smoking. 2023 - Donate to poor & needy.
2024 - Write A Book 'My SoulMate'. 2025 - Get 8 pack abs.
Last year it was to a write a book.
The year before it was to donate money.
And so on & on...
It is safe to say they all went down the drain.
Buy this year is going to be different.
You ask why? Well I don't know that yet. But it will.
This year, I began with the green tea.
Aah! Morning.
Got into new jogging clothes & sports shoes.
Took a selfie. I went for a run by the sea.
Decided to be as fit as a horse.
Overcame the desires to eat 'Poha & Jalebi' on road.
I stayed on course.
For a lunch, my mother made Roti, Dal, Pulav & Mix Veg.
For dessert, she bribed me with the Gulab Jamuns.
I can tell. She wanted to ruin my diet plan.
I only ate diet food. Had to go to the room to avoid the sweet smell.
I wished all my friends. 'Happy New Year' To you as well.
They asked me to go to the party with them.
Where expensive foods & drinks will be served. And the music will be loud.
I said - No, Never felt so proud.
I read a book to distract myself from the thoughts of party.
At Evening, I took my dinner.
I ate scrambled eggs with spinach & tomatoes. Instead of going to party. I did the next best. I went for a walk to digest.
Distracted by the people going to parties. Wearing expensive clothes in sport cars.
I slipped on ice & broke my ankle.
One kind person took me to the Hospital. Thank You for your hospitality - I said.
What? - He asked. Happy New Year - I cleared.
This year, I began with the green tea.
Aah! Morning.
Got into new jogging clothes & sports shoes.
Took a selfie. I went for a run by the sea.
Decided to be as fit as a horse.
Overcame the desires to eat 'Poha & Jalebi' on road.
I stayed on course.
For a lunch, my mother made Roti, Dal, Pulav & Mix Veg.
For dessert, she bribed me with the Gulab Jamuns.
I can tell. She wanted to ruin my diet plan.
I only ate diet food. Had to go to the room to avoid the sweet smell.
I wished all my friends. 'Happy New Year' To you as well.
They asked me to go to the party with them.
Where expensive foods & drinks will be served. And the music will be loud.
I said - No, Never felt so proud.
I read a book to distract myself from the thoughts of party.
At Evening, I took my dinner.
I ate scrambled eggs with spinach & tomatoes. Instead of going to party. I did the next best. I went for a walk to digest.
Distracted by the people going to parties. Wearing expensive clothes in sport cars. I slipped on ice & broke my ankle.
One kind person took me to the Hospital.
Thank You for your hospitality - I said.
What? - He asked. Happy New Year - I cleared. You too - He replied.
After full body check up.
Doctor said - You have a Lateral Malleolus Fracture.
I innocently replied - Doctor, I have no such thing in my body.
He added - You have broken your ankle. You had to bed rest for a month.
But what will happen to My New Resolution - 'To run everyday & get abs'.- I asked
Nurse said - Sorry, your New Year Resolution is ruined.
I smiled & said - No worries, 2026 is only few months ahead.
Although My New Year Resolution is ruined.
Do let me know yours.
Your Well-Wisher
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By Rahul Marskole
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