Very Early Happy New Year!

 My suitcases look like they have exploded across the living room.  I'm currently packing for a trip to two middle eastern countries: Qatar and Oman.  Thankfully, I'm a bit of a heavy traveler, so I have light, easy fabrics that are easily transportable and somehow manage to fit the criteria of dressing for middle eastern countries:  no plunging necklines, no knees, no elbows, etc. 

I'll be back January 3rd. 

And yes, Cosette is currently sitting in my luggage.  She's giving me big Lab eyes and non-verbally saying, TAKE ME WITH YOU.  And I'm all, DOG, don't make me, BECAUSE YOU ARE BLACK AND I'M GOING TO THE DESERT, YOU WILL BE  HOT.