What seems like a couple New Years Eve’s ago {but really is more like a decade and a half of NYE’s}, Maman told me that we should put our suitcases outside.

Some tradition in I want to say an Asian culture — this ensures good travel opportunities in the coming year.

Not one to miss out on anything that might bring further travel {and new experiences}, you better believe I hauled ass up to our room to dig out my suitcase and walk it outside on our front porch — complete in wearing Gpa;s houseslippers.

Funny the things we take with us when we lose our People — somehow I ended up with these slippers. Too big. Yet just right.

Happy 2016, People. Happy Everything in this coming year.