Although a bit hesitant at first, Ryan and I ultimately attended Sarah’s New Year’s Party in Citronelle. We arrived early to help her setup, Tiki torches and all. Festivities included a nice bonfire and live music, provided by local bands Riktashaw and Powderfingers. Partygoers trickled in throughout the night. I met a lot of interesting people, and though not everything worked out the way that I would have liked it to, one thing’s for sure: this party was a heck of a lot more fun than any ASMS Alumni Retreat that I’ve ever been to. With conflicting high hopes and low spirits, I now look forward to what next year will bring. Happy New Year, everyone.