I guess some people get off on large crowds, loud music, and all night drinking, but that’s really just not my style. I threw an intimate dinner party at my house, which was a first for me on New Year’s Eve. We didn’t party hard, just ate a lot of great food, drank a bit of wine, and hung out. The nice thing about not overdoing the booze on New Year’s Eve is feeling fresh the next morning and ready to take on New Year’s Day. Nothing rejuvenates me like quiet time spent in nature! The fewer the people, the better. No cars, no machines, nothing but sunlight, water, and plants… and a special someone to share it with. My new year’s day was just perfect. Got out onto the trail just as everyone else was leaving, had a 2 hour hike in perfect weather, got back to the car before dark, then had a tasty meal – including freshly juiced pineapple, yum – before driving back home to take a nice hot bath and relax. Ahh…