hey, the last number of the year changed!

Sorry this post is late. I know the earth stood still and you held your breath for a long time. But it's here, right?

As I've mentioned, I'm not into dates that imply passage. Into a higher age, expectation of romance, remembrance. I'm not loving 2012 so far, but it's different from 2011, which also kicked me places i don't like to be kicked. I don't like to be kicked anywhere, 2012, so i'd appreciate it very much if you and everyone in you (i.e. everyone) would refrain from kicking. If you and everyone in you must kick, please take off your pointy shoes and maybe hold back a little. I'll forgive.

I don't have all that much to say. Maybe because I lost my voice again for, like, the billionth time in three years. And it's irritating for a number of reasons. One of which is that I'm reading at a series I really like. Another of which is that I am hosting my own series on Saturday night and it would be super-awesome to have sound and words come out of my mouth at both.

I should not complain! I had a great time in Austin, I have a lot of boots and sweaters and I love boots and sweaters very much. My cat is very cute. My book in a book is coming out in February. It's mid-season of Top Chef. I got a free massage last week.

I once said something to a friend and she made it her Facebook status or something and I don't remember who it was, but it was something like texting is the death knell of relationships. I didn't say death knell, but it was awhile back, and I have to say, the text message is not the best mode of communication. Especially when much of it consists of a lot of smileys.

OK, so, the new year. I have no resolutions. Except I do. I am going to exercise! I am going to cut back on sugar! I am going to be neater! I am going to write more and better! I am going to not hate myself if I do not achieve all of these non-resolutions! Because they should never have happened. I need to take better care of myself. I need to do it on February 11, June 14, December 21. I will be a little easier on myself. That's one I can hang with.

My wish for you this year: Be kind to yourself. I'll try, too. Happy New Year.