2008

I'm not usually one to make any kind of New Year's resolution. I mean, all year long I'm trying to eat less sugar (not gonna happen), and work out more, so why do I really need to put the emphasis on the beginning of the year? It's a struggle no matter what time of year it is.

But when I took this life expectancy test and I only made it to 94 years old, I thought there must be something I can do to try to make it to 100. After you've taken the test, it gives you some recommendations to add some years, and there were two things that I really took notice of. Teeth flossing and less coffee. I mean, I really love coffee. Possibly even more than both the Gilmore Girls put together. But I got to thinking, do I *really* need to drink a whole pot of coffee every day? I think not. Am I capable of exercising a small amount of willpower? I hope so. It's not like I'm trying to give up salt-water taffy or anything.

My plan is to slowly decrease. Since I start my new job next week (oh yeah, I got a j-o-b finally), I'm not going to have the time in the a.m. to sit and down all that caffeine, so one cup on the go will do me just fine. After that, it's going to be tea, tea, tea and more tea.

Now, I just have to be patient and wait til 94 passes me up!

Oh, and by the way, Martha Stewart took this very same test and apparently she's going to make it to 110 years old!