I’ve always loved the idea of New Years Eve. The parties, the music, the clothes… I’ve always thought it was such a glamorous holiday. When I was a little girl I always imagined myself dressing up and spending my evening at a fabulous party to ring in the new year. However, having  now done the whole party bit once or twice–it’s fun, but not for me. At least not every year. My family had some New Year’s Eve traditions that carried on through the years. Chinese food, John Wayne movies, and alcohol-free bubbly to ring in the new year at 12:00am. …then off to bed by 12:05. I’ll be honest–when…