Luck and Prosperity in the New Year -- Bring it on 2011!

Don't worry world, all will be good in 2011 because I just ate my black-eyed peas!!

Eating black-eyed peas on New Years day is thought to bring about good luck and prosperity in the year to come. This tradition actually comes from the Jewish practice that originated from ancient texts such as Kritot 5B, which states that good luck symbols (such as the black-eyed pea) should be eaten. So on Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, Jews eat black-eyed peas. This Jewish tradition was adopted by non-Jews around the time of American Civil War and continues to this day.

2011 Winter Classic

As a native of Washington DC, I am beyond excited for the Winter Classic this year  because my hometown team, the Washington Capitals, are playing in it against their rival, the Pittsburgh Penguins.
I have a bet going that the Caps are going to win, because they are....  :)

The game has been postponed until 8:00pm eastern time, which is better in my opinion. I just hope they don't push it back until tomorrow. My fingers are crossed! GO CAPS!

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!

 This is my 2010-2011 New Years outfit! 

Dress - Kenneth Cole

Cardigan - J.Crew

Shoes - J.Crew

Tights- J.Crew

Hopefully the finished product looks good!