Well, looks like some of our Christmas wishlist was crossed off, with some wishes well on their way to becoming a reality (and some not so much…no new mayor yet).

Since some people are still trying to shake off yesterday’s champagne-induced “flu-like symptoms”  we thought we’d help you make a few New Year’s resolutions that don’t suck.

Move out of your parents’ house – We know of a few places…

Hire an Interior Designer – Ikea is great and all, but really, in Toronto it’s frequented by monkeys in shearling coats. There are tons of unique furniture places to make a statement in your condo – Elte, EQ3, and CB2 are great places to start, and they’re all in the middle of their winter sales.

Go to the gym longer than the first two weeks of January – Seriously, there’s a fully stocked gym just down the elevator. You don’t even need to climb stairs. No excuses, and definitely no pain no gain (according to Mark Wahlberg and The Rock).

The fitness amenities at Market Wharf

Take a cooking class –  Do you know what’s better than cooking a romantic dinner for two? Knowing how to make a gourmet breakfast in the morning. Think about it.

Learn to appreciate art, and heck, even purchase some! – Because your poster of the two girls kissing from university is no longer “artistic.”

Public art piece at Market Wharf. Pic courtesy of @Donnelly_B

Read a book a month– Science has shown that people who read books are about 75 percent smarter than those who watch “Honey Boo Boo” marathons*. So really, what do you have to lose? Expand your mind!

Invest in real estate – Hey, this is our blog. We’re allowed a few shameless plugs here and there.

Here's Library District!

Do some good – Whether it’s volunteering at the animal shelter, or having a crazy idea you can pitch to the Centre for Social Innovation, 2014 is the year of selflessness and social innovation. We just coined that so don’t get any ideas.

What are your resolutions for 2014? Good luck!

*Not a real science survey in any way whatsoever.