2012 started off with a bang... from all the fireworks of course! We watched the fireworks as we sailed by Waikiki and partied on the pool deck. Oh what I would give to be in that sailboat on the water. I miss sailing, and it is moments like these that make me so jealous. I was as sparkley as the ball in Times Square with my new rose gold jacket! It was a great time with friends as we rang in the new year like only Norwegians can! Please note 4 things in the above pictures: 1. Todd and Silas did not plan to wear matching outfits. 2. Joe made that sparkley bow tie himself. I just so happen to love bow ties, sparkles, and Joe, so that made for a triple amazing combination. 3. I have awesome friends. 4. I made a different facial expression in every single p Just a few days later was everyone's second favorite holiday of the year, my half birthday! (obviously my birthday is the annual favorite) We headed out on the town at midnight to ring in my 23.5 milestone of a half birthday. The n...