Call us crazy, but Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa... it seems like those frontrunners get the marquee, and New Year's Eve ends with the short stick. Why is it that December 31 rings in like an afterthought and we just wind up with the canned response: "My New Year's was sh*tty. How was yours?" But your friends at OC want to change that. Here, we present you a special "Twelve Days Of New Year's" series, where each day 'til 2015, styled-out staffers dish on what they're getting up to on NYE—ball drop or not. Stay safe, kids!
COUNTDOWN: T-9 Days
Who: Omar Ahmed
What Do You Do: OCNY sales associate, model dabbler, OCTV cameo star
Favorite Party Anthem: "Sage Comme Une Image" (Spiller remix) by Bottin feat. Jupiter
Best NYE Memory: I never go out on New Year's, because it falls on my mom's birthday. I get to spend some quality mother-and-son time with her :)
How Are You Celebrating This Year: I'll be spending my New Year's in Bangkok!
How Many Drinks Is Too Many On NYE: You're talking to an extreme lightweight, here...
At Midnight—Text, Call, Kiss Or Drink: Kiss
Best New Year's Day Hangover Remedy: A good ol' cup of green tea and honey in the morning, and I'm set. Those ragers with Mom... you know how those go!
Number Of Resolutions Kept: 0
2015 New Year's Resolution: Create more opportunities to travel!![]()
On Omar: Martine Rose Flare Shirt in orange, Martine Rose Striped Trousers in silver/orange, Opening Ceremony Stretch Canvas Slip-On Platform Sneakers in white. Portrait by Justin Borbely; styling by Lissy Trullie; hair and makeup by Meghan Yearde; produced by Jeanine Celeste Pang; special thanks to Confetti System
COUNTDOWN: T-9 Days
Who: Omar Ahmed
What Do You Do: OCNY sales associate, model dabbler, OCTV cameo star
Favorite Party Anthem: "Sage Comme Une Image" (Spiller remix) by Bottin feat. Jupiter
Best NYE Memory: I never go out on New Year's, because it falls on my mom's birthday. I get to spend some quality mother-and-son time with her :)
How Are You Celebrating This Year: I'll be spending my New Year's in Bangkok!
How Many Drinks Is Too Many On NYE: You're talking to an extreme lightweight, here...
At Midnight—Text, Call, Kiss Or Drink: Kiss
Best New Year's Day Hangover Remedy: A good ol' cup of green tea and honey in the morning, and I'm set. Those ragers with Mom... you know how those go!
Number Of Resolutions Kept: 0
2015 New Year's Resolution: Create more opportunities to travel!
On Omar: Martine Rose Flare Shirt in orange, Martine Rose Striped Trousers in silver/orange, Opening Ceremony Stretch Canvas Slip-On Platform Sneakers in white. Portrait by Justin Borbely; styling by Lissy Trullie; hair and makeup by Meghan Yearde; produced by Jeanine Celeste Pang; special thanks to Confetti System