The last two New Years are the best I've had so far. Last year I raced home at 11:30 pm to arrive just before midnight and celebrate with my parents, just having our traditional Sparkling Apple Cider- and there's something about the way my mom prepared it- it was the best glass I've ever had! Then, I fell asleep in my father's lap, at peace.

    Fast forward to a year from then, we spend New Years with a bunch of African kids. We set off fireworks, then carried them next door to their houses when they fell asleep. We had Appletizer- the closest thing we could find to Sparkling Apple Cider, and then called it a night. The one thing that made this night so amazing was a moment amongst the hectic shootings of fireworks and kids going crazy- when I was lying on a blanket, gazing up at the stars with two little girls nestled next to me, falling asleep. I was at peace. There's just something about having a child/someone fall asleep in your arms. :)