Well, it's the end of another year and time to reflect on the goings-on of this old blog here. 2013 was a kinder, gentler year than it's predecessor. The drama in my life settled down, and the haters moved on to bigger and better train wrecks. Can't say that I miss them...OK, maybe a teeny, tiny bit...but only because it's a lot harder to draft interesting posts without all the drama and negativity. For the most part, though, I've been enjoying my life of settled blogger solitude. The blog and I are like a happily married couple now - the initial excitement of our relationship has worn off and we no longer feel the need to "post" every day.
Let's take a look back at some of the highlights and lessons learned in 2013...
Let's take a look back at some of the highlights and lessons learned in 2013...

Date: January 10, 2013
Post: Just An Observation
Views: 6,281 Comments: 27
Conclusion: Haters don't like the taste of their own popcorn.
Post: Blanketed
Date: February 28, 2013
Views: 1,334 Comments: 18
Ancient Blogger Secret #1: When you ask a question, you get answers...in the form of comments.
Glorious comments! Me Money! (Not really because I'm not monetized, but I had the voice of Mr. Crabs in my head as I was typing that, so...)
Post: Noonglow
Date: March 20, 2013
Views: 1,330 Comments: 22
Conclusion: "What's up with this bitch's schedule?" Two words: Cray Cray
Post: Mah Happy Pants
Date: April 24, 2013
Views: 1,231 Comments: 6
Conclusion: Pants, Menstruation, and Snatches, Oh My!
Date: May 21, 2013
Views: 1,856 Comments: 42
Ancient Blogger Secret #2: Tell them not to comment, and they will come.
Post: Couch Therapy
Date: June 20, 2013
Views: 1,207 Comments: 2
Conclusion: If you're a disgusting tramp and you know it, jump off a crusty old couch!
Post: Same Old, Same Old
Date: July 23, 2013
Views: 964 Comments: 20
Ancient Blogger Secret #3: When all else fails, go with good old-fashioned tree hugging.
Post: Nosing Around
Date: August 28, 2013
Views: 1,443 Comments: 4
Conclusion: My nose is good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, people like it!
Post: Not A T-Shirt
Date: September 6, 2013
Views: 745 Comments: 10
Conclusion: You might be an old person if...you can no longer walk in wedges.
Post: Curly Top
Date: October 17, 2013
Views: 1,037 Comments: 19
Ancient Blogger Secret #4 (and hardest one to do): Just Be Yourself
Date: November 22, 2013
Views: 801 Comments: 5
Conclusion: I see your preppy polo and raise you some trippy pants.
Date: December 4, 2013
Views: 930 Comments: 6
Conclusion: My blog sucks, and I'm pretty much the only one who reads it anymore, but I scored some Frye Boots for under $200, so I win!
There you have it. 2013 in a nutshell or, more accurately, a nutcase. 2014 here we come (once a week if you're lucky)!

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