Today I’m excited to be part of a fun and exciting link-up!  Mel at According to Mags and Michele from OldDogNewTits, have created an awesome writing contest…and it’s the prize I’m after!

The goal is to write about a chosen topic in 57 words or less, it’s called The Ketchup Challenge (get it? Heinz 57? you’re welcome. wake up.).  The winner gets to wear a Ketchup costume out in public, something I’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t justify until now!

This is what it looks like:

The real challenge, for me, is writing anything in 57 words or less.  You know I love me some long winded-ness or “elaboration” as I prefer to call it.  But if being on twitter has taught me anything it’s, 1.There’s a lot of neurosis out there and 2. Keep it short.

So, here’s my topic:  what are YOU giving up for only two days and then caving on to remind yourself and the world that you are a miserable failure at New Year’s Resolutions?

I’m giving up sugar!

I’ve heard horror stories about “sugar-detoxing”, but as of 6 days 3hrs and 48mins ago, I’m doing fabulously!

-Want a hug?  I’ll hug you until You. Can’t. Breathe.
-Need directions?  I’ll tell you exactly where to go.
-Want to be up my ass?  I’ll put my foot up your ass.

…see? Just fabulous.

How are you guys doing on your New Years resolutions? I’m trying to hang in there…