1/23/2003 -- Dear Diary -- Gee, it's been a while since I've written, huh? Well, I survived the holidays, which is always a feat unto itself. Actually, Christmas went pretty well, considering the extra time with the family and all. New Years Eve was good, too, except that I kinda had a cold, and lost my voice entirely for like 3 days afterward. And, now I've gotten through my birthday, which was really good this year. A couple of new on-line friends of mine sent me nice emails and on-line cards wishing my a Happy - so sweet of them! I had lunch with my folks and dinner with my sister and friends to celebrate, and got some really great gifts. Boy stuff, but really good boy stuff! I did buy myself some new lingerie, and I did get to spend some dress-up time alone to celebrate on my birthday. So, all in all, it was a good birthday.

Write to you again soon!

XO -- Kira