Now that we are settling into the new year, it's time to talk about resolutions. I'm sure a few of you have already broken that promise you made on December 31st after drinking a little too much champagne. Whether it be to loose weight, quit smoking, or to do more for others, we all have "resolutions" we make in an attempt to transform ourselves into the more perfect "me" we have always wanted to be. Health and fitness are probably the most talked about but least followed through resolutions people make every year. For some, time is the issue: I try to fit in an hour at the gym but my other commitments get in the way; for others it can be a helluva adjustment to transform eating habits from bad to good and fall off the bandwagon shortly in.

Right now Facebook, Twitter and Instrgram are flooded with inspiration of health and wellness. And, like many, I, too, have a health-related goal for this year. My goal for the year is not to start a new fitness class or loose x-number of pounds; this year I will run 1,000 miles.

Today marks the feast of the Epiphany and for many, like myself, the end of the Christmas season. (Boo!)

A lot of people like to end the holiday season January 2nd, when it's back to work, back to school, and back to the daily grind. A lot of Christians, however, continue the celebrations throughout the days of the revelation of the Christ child to the Gentiles through the visit of the three kings. For Western Christians, that day is the 6th of January.

I hope everyone had a very Happy New Year! As for me, things have been pretty mellow the first four days of the new year. After our nights of Christmas celebrations and the three of us constantly battling illness thanks to the 72 degree weather post solstice, we all just needed a break and some R&R time.

We never do anything spectacular for New Years Eve. In fact, I cannot remember the last time I actually decided to venture out into the city for NYE. It is just too crazy and full of people who cannot hold their liquor. Instead, ever since Terry & I have been together, we have opted for a simple night in with sushi and champagne followed by a binge marathon of something witty. This year we celebrated with The Thin Man followed by one of our favorite shows, Futurama. Since we are a pretty low key family, it's a great way to ring in the New Year. Plus it doesn't cost a fortune and we can sit in our pajamas all night.