New Year's {Eve}

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In another life, I would throw fabulous, classy affairs like this one

for New Year's Eve. But let's be honest, I can barely keep my eyes open until midnight.

If you are one of those select few who get a chance to wear one of those 

fully-sequined dresses that are all the rage, congratulations.

Take lots of pictures so I can live vicariously through you on this festive, late-night holiday. 

This was my New Year's Eve last year. Keeping it classy with bottles of 

Welches sparkling grape juice, of course. And sparklers...lots of sparklers.

I can't believe that 2012 has already come and gone. 

It seems like just yesterday I was packing my {50 lbs or less} suitcase

getting ready to board a plane with thirteen people, who I barely knew, 

to head to a country where I didn't speak a word of the native language.

Paris was the best thing that could have happened to me. 

{And you wouldn't be reading this blog if it weren't for HIP!}

I now know that since I survived Europe, I can do anything. 

Can't wait to see what adventures 2013 has in store!

-Jess