I like to toast. Not the type of toast involving bread (although that type is perfectly good as well) but the one demonstrated by the smiling Asian couple below:

I’ll take any available opportunity to make a toast and there’s a standard toast that I’ve been using for about two years now. Actually, come to think of it, I think I started using my standard toast right after George Bush was elected for a second time, which makes sense because my standard toast is, “to a new way of living.”

Well, “to a new way of living” has sort of worn out its welcome. Actually, it sort of wore out its welcome about a month into its life. People hate “to a new way of living.” My girlfriend really hates it.

So I’m in the market for a new toast. Something broad enough in its meaning that I can say it for about a year and not get sick of it. When I would make the old toast, I would sometimes imagine myself on some post-apocalyptic organic farm trading my crafts for some beans and fresh milk—“that’s a new way to live,” I would think. Of course, the new way of living wouldn’t have to be so drastic, maybe just a minor change like everybody gets fitted for a bespoke suit.

So what’s a good new toast? “We have fun” has been suggested. It’s pretty good but not quite there. I got some positive feedback with, “In a world of infinite choices, I choose this” but, again, Kaveri hates it and maybe it’s a little to pompous.

Any toast suggestions?

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