There are so many things people write at the end of a year but the two most common are highlights from the past year and predictions and/or goals for the upcoming year. I am, I think going to post something similar, using mostly pictures. But first, three things. It is extremely early in the morning here and 1) I’m awake (bad) 2) I made the mistake of checking TMZ and the screaming headline is about Kim Kardashian being knocked up with Kayne West’s baby (double bad – how is this news?!?) and 3) I’m thirsty (perfect trifecta – I am a total bitch when I am parched.)
This past year I did not lose a pound. In fact, the ones that I have made new friends (how very social and friendly my extra pounds are, always inviting more to join them!).  This past year I did not write an award-winning anything. But I did stay fairly consistent with my blogging and list writing. This past year, I did not punish my body with exercise. Instead, I nurtured it with chocolate. This past year I did not reduce my cellulite. But I did embrace all of my cute, perky new ‘dimples.’ This past year I did not adopt a third world orphan. But I did adopt a half-feral cat. She owns us now. This past year I did not fit into my wedding dress. Or my 2011 jeans. Or most of my other clothes. But all this is okay because I rock track pants and men’s tee shirts like a rock star (Wynonna – is that you?!?). This past year I did not perfect my pie crust. But that’s okay, because I’m not Loretta “Crisco lady” Lynn, so RELAX people! This past year, I did not lose an eye, maim or injure myself severely or require hospitalization. Score one for the klutz!
This coming year I may lose a pound. I may invite a couple of the newbies to vacate. They really are crowding out the O.G. pounds that have been with me through thick and thicker. This year, I may win a writing award. But probably not and I’ll be happy (less suicidal depressed  disappointed) with a letter to the editor published in the Georgina Advocate that only ten people actually bother to read past the front page. In 2013, I will think about reducing my chocolate intake (gasp!) and going for more walks and maybe, just maybe doing a sit up or two (but I can tell you now, it will not be more than two and realistically it may take all of 2013 to get those two done). In 2013, I will continue to love my ‘dimples’ I think they’re cute, just cannot help that. 😉 In 2013, I will continue to be owned by the once skinny and feral, andnow fat and lazy Lucy Liu (yes, she’s a ninja, didja know? Even slow and plump, she’s still a ninja). In 2013, I will take my wedding dress out of the closet and look it. And marvel at how small I was. And then I will put it away and be happy. In 2013, I will work on wearing more ‘grown up’ clothes more often. And I vow that I will never, not once, go shopping, pick up the mail, drop a kid off at a school or any other errand wearing pajama bottoms. Really, people?  Jammies at Wal-Mart? That shit just ain’t right. In 2013 I will continue my winning streak by avoiding serious injury and eye loss. I have lofty goals, I just can’t help it. I was born this way.
To sum it all up, I will spend 2013 continuing to give ol’ June C. a run for her money. And I promise that in 2013 I will NOT release a celebrity sex tape. That is just so pedestrian and 2003. True story. But, with a bit of luck and a lot of list making, checking and updating, I do plan on doing a bunch of other things too, but I’m too thirsty to think, let alone write anymore at this moment. I’ll be sure to update as I go. But, before signing off for the year, here is my December in review.
I am so blessed. Happy New Year, y’all! Bring on 2013, it’s going to be a great one!
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Happy New Years Allison!