Almost the New Year!!!

I'm so happy 2013 is over, it was a year of hardships and not my favorite so far, so when the new year came around I was so happy. I know however that this past lunar year has been hard on my dad's family and I'm very grateful that it is also coming to an end. I'm looking forward to both new years, no matter how silly it is I enjoy the promise of new beginnings. With that in mind we've got some fun activities brewing around us, I also can't help but feel so giddy at the thought of spring coming soon, well soonish. 

The Chocolate Lovers Festival in Fairfax, Virginia http://www.chocolatefestival.net/

The Vietnamese New Year celebration http://www.edencenter.com/

Not sure if we'll go downtown to see the big parade but it's nice to know there is a good amount of celebrating in the region http://washington.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-ways-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year-in-washington-d-c/

Happy New Year!