Resolutions

It seems that the majority of people in D.C. have resolved to be more friendly in the New Year. I don’t know if it is an actual resolution or the fact that people got some rest over the holidays but everyone seems to be particularly friendly today. I’ve seen big smiles, jubulent “happy new years” in the hallways, at the front desk, and the cash registers. Meanwhile, I can barely keep my eyes open and smiling today seems to take more effort than normal (not that I’m not happy, its just that I’m exhausted!). [Random fact of the day – this guy posits on whether it takes more energy to smile or frown.]

To what do I attribute my lethargy?

1) The holidays, for one, are tiring for me. Being an “introvert,” I’ve learned that I must store up energy to be social as opposed to extroverts who gain energy from being social, in fact some even thrive on it.

2) I may be fighting a cold, I’m not quite sure yet.

3) And finally, I became addicted to Heroes last night. A “late-bloomer” to the Heroes scene (as we were labeled by the Blockbuster check out guy), my husband and I watched about 5 episodes of season one last night and I subsequently spent the night tossing and turning, wondering if the cheerleader would be saved and what would become of the fate of the world. I worried about alter egos and the identity of Sylar and just how creepy is the creepy guy in the wire rim glasses? For those who know me, this behavior is quite reiminscent of my Lost addiction when we watched almost three seasons in two weeks to catch up for the season finale. Now, Lost returns on January 31 and would you believe it? I’ll be in Belize. Is it too late to ask for Tivo?

So as the new year commences, I’m not sure what my resolution will be. I’ve thought of eating healthier, listening more, and “going green”. For now, I’ve got Heroes to watch and sleep to catch up on.