I cannot believe the holidays are over! I planned festivities months before and it felt like they would never arrive. All the sudden, they were over, and while it is sad, I am so happy I have the memories to cling to forever.
We went to the Four Seasons on Christmas Day because some of our friends were working and said it would be fun if we stopped by. It was a blast! We had so many amazing conversations, saw the gorgeous holiday décor, and had an amazing meal.
Though it wasn’t a formal holiday dinner or a buffet like many restaurants feature for the holidays, Plancha had a delightful Christmas menu with the chicken pot pie soup as the star. We had great cocktails with fancy Four Seasons ice cubes, fabulous food, and really enjoyed the company of the team.
Fresh air and a fabulous walk are how I always imagined spending my Christmas Day when I moved to Florida a few years ago, and the fact that that is what we did, makes me so happy. It was everything I hoped it would be when I was wishing away the Michigan snow.
New Year’s Eve was just as fun, if not more so because my friends joined. It was my third year ringing in the new year at the Ritz Carlton, and there is no place I would rather be. The décor and band are exceptional, bringing in all the celebratory vibes.
We had great cocktails and food as well, thanks to the team at Knife and Spoon who made sure we had the dinner of our NYE dreams. From caviar to Kobe, truffles to souffle, we left no fancy food out of the meal, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way.
The fireworks at midnight rounded everything out, but what made it most special was the company of my parents and my friends. I told myself it wouldn’t just be the three of us at this NYE, and to celebrate with my friends felt like a real sign of progress.
A year is both a long time and a short time, however, last year showed me, a lot can change in those 365 days. I’m grateful for last year and the memorable holiday season, and I am also excited for this new year.
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