New Years Resolutions

Why do people make Resolutions every 12/31 about what they are going to do and/or stop doing on 1/1? How many of us have ever kept up with these claims? Most don't make it past February.
What is so magical about the changing of the calendar? Yes it's a new year and "it's a new start", but every 6/1 is a new 6/1 too. Some of my favorite resolutions are:
1) I'm going to loose weight?
me: Well good luck with that (you need to, so do I). But have a game plan. It's a lifestyle change that will accomplish this goal. Food, fitness and attitude all need to change in order for you to effectively make this happen.
2) I'm going to save money.
me: Good luck! Again lifestyle change. People trying to bulk up the savings account can't be buying Coach bags and $300 jeans. Clip coupons, shop sales, buy non designer bags and jeans ( I know I have a filthy mouth).
3) I'm going to be a better person!
me: Umm...good luck. How do you plan to do this? Attitude change is the only way this is going to happen.
4) I'm going to find LOVE!!
me: GOOD LUCK with that one! If you look you won't find it. If you try too hard it won't be real. This one too may need a change in yourself to be accomplished.
5) I'm going to stop using profanity.
me: OK, good luck on that adventure! Hell I'm not even going to try to change that.
6) I think it's time for me to act like "a grown up"
me: Define a "grown up?" But if you feel that you don't meet your definition of a "grown up" it's all about the lifestyle changes.

I think I've successfully pointed out that it's not the change of the calendar that will make Resolutions a success but the CHANGE IN YOU! To everyone who makes a Resolution as we change from 2010 to 2011, GOOD LUCK WITH THAT! Happy New Year!