3:36 PM

This is one of those weeks where I need a vacation from my vacation. As much as I wanted to, I didn’t hit the road for a new city. I stayed in Rochester for all of the Christmas and New Year’s events. Friends came back home and I did my best to meet up with them. Sometimes that means late nights. I met newborn babies and met up with people coming back from Philly, Iowa, Charlotte, Martha’s Vineyard, and California. It’s been nothing short of 2 AM from Wednesday to today, and that includes back to back 4 AM’ers. As whipped as I am, I’m ready for the New Year celebration tonight. I’m also ready to get back to work on sharing this incredible journey.

The family tradition of fondue awaits tonight. Then it’s off to a couple of parties and then my friends bar for the ball drop. Happy New Year!