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-4 Days
Who: Michael Elijah Rodriguez
What Do You Do At OC: You can find me in backstock with the boys or catch me shooting for the Gram. I'm always lurking.
Favorite Party Anthem: "Suavamente" by Elvis Crespo
Best NYE Memory: I wish I could remember.
How Are You Celebrating This Year: Trying to find all of the sad girls on Tinder.
How Many Drinks Is Too Many On NYE: Who's ever counting?
At Midnight: Text, Call, Kiss, Or Drink: Combination of all of the above
Best New Year's Day Hangover Remedy: Acai bowl with peanut butter
Number of New Year's Resolutions Kept: I don't abide by the whole "New Year, New Me " kind of deal.
2015 New Year's Resolution: Get hesh![]()
On Elijah: Stephan Schneider Glacier Overalls in black, Kenzo Woven Contrast Collar Long-Sleeve Shirt in white, Luar Zepol Bunjee Boots in black/grey. Portrait by Justin Borbely; styling by Lissy Trullie; hair and makeup by Meghan Yarde; produced by Jeanine Celeste Pang; special thanks to Confetti System
COUNTDOWN: T-4 Days
Who: Michael Elijah Rodriguez
What Do You Do At OC: You can find me in backstock with the boys or catch me shooting for the Gram. I'm always lurking.
Favorite Party Anthem: "Suavamente" by Elvis Crespo
Best NYE Memory: I wish I could remember.
How Are You Celebrating This Year: Trying to find all of the sad girls on Tinder.
How Many Drinks Is Too Many On NYE: Who's ever counting?
At Midnight: Text, Call, Kiss, Or Drink: Combination of all of the above
Best New Year's Day Hangover Remedy: Acai bowl with peanut butter
Number of New Year's Resolutions Kept: I don't abide by the whole "New Year, New Me " kind of deal.
2015 New Year's Resolution: Get hesh
On Elijah: Stephan Schneider Glacier Overalls in black, Kenzo Woven Contrast Collar Long-Sleeve Shirt in white, Luar Zepol Bunjee Boots in black/grey. Portrait by Justin Borbely; styling by Lissy Trullie; hair and makeup by Meghan Yarde; produced by Jeanine Celeste Pang; special thanks to Confetti System