The one you don’t read because you’re getting your stomach pumped
You know what’s a sure fire way to not have any comments on a post? Write a post that includes the word ‘foot’ and ‘fungal disease’. OR, write a post the day after every single person in the entire free world has gotten completely hammered.
Well, everyone except me.
Don’t get me wrong, this holiday season had me doing all those things you do only when you’ve consumed one too many cups of holiday poison punch (side note: when the word “POISON” is in the name, maybe it’s not a cool idea to chug it like it’s the last beverage you will ever be able to consume). I danced a lot, I ate a 7-11 hot dog at 3:30am. I sang, I cried, I hugged people that looked like people who needed hugs. I told people I LOVED THEM, I spent too much money on cabs, I strutted out of a club at 2am with smeared mascara thinking that Heidi Klum could only wish to have my look.
So you see? I get it.
But New Years has never been a favourite holiday of mine. There’s just too much pressure. To have that person at midnight, to have the right outfit, be at the best party. Any year I’ve attempted to do the ‘party’ route, I’ve been sleeping by 12:30, in a really expensive dress, with very expensive lip gloss smeared all over my pillowcase. My best New Years involved five good friends, board games and a 3 am game of sardines.
Man I love sardines. The game, I mean- not the stuff from a can.
Anyway, like I was saying, New Years has never been a favourite holiday although, I’m pretty proud of myself this year. I spent quality time with friends, had a few drinks, saw some fireworks and then watched “You’ve Got Mail”, because Tom Hanks makes the world a better place.
And because I hadn’t seen it before and was tired of people telling me that I’m an uncultured whore for never having watched it.
I’m ready for 2009. I think my liver is too. Also? Why didn’t anyone tell me how adorable Meg Ryan is in that movie?
I’m not even kidding.
Tell me, did your New Years plans live up to expectations?
January 1st, 2009 at 9:51 am
I didn’t make plans until yesterday afternoon so little expectations were made beforehand. Five of us ended up having a little party in the kitchen of our flat. Me, two of my flatmates, one of the flatmate’s boyfs and a male friend of mine from work. Alcohol was drank, food was eaten and i fell into bed at half three this morning. Not the most exciting of nights, but considering I always DREAD New Year’s Eve, I can’t complain about the night I had!
January 1st, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I laughed and hung out with friends so in that respect, it did. But I also came to some hard conclusions about what is next for me and while there is a sense of relief in it, there is also sadness.
Here’s to forging ahead.
January 1st, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I spent my New Years evening with a few of my very best friends, watching tv, and just laughing and talking. Oh, and drinking wine. My liver hates me at the moment, but it was a fabulous night!
Happy New Year!
January 1st, 2009 at 6:06 pm
im so with you on new years just not being my thing. way too much pressure for it to be some huge, amazing, wonderful thing.
my new years was good, but a snow storm but a wrench into the plans. oh well. bring on 09 baby!
January 1st, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Yes and no. There were some snafus that could have been better handled, rather than recalling bad memories of an ex. But it’s hard not to enjoy being in the presence of a bunch of guys who are silly, drunk, high, and totally funny. Watching cartoons and the Twilight Zone and Monty Python helps. (In case anyone was wondering, my X chromosome sometimes gets swapped out for a Y.)
January 1st, 2009 at 9:49 pm
It was even better. I expected it to be uncomfortable because I was going to basically a family NYE party- but it was the best time! And in the end- I was welcomed with open arms and am invited to vacation with them in Mexico in March.
January 1st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Three bottles of wine. (split, at least)
Ow.
It was a mellow night, but a nice one. The guy and I are always in different cities, so this was the first time we got to ring in the new year together. It was nice!
(and, psssh, you’ve got more comments on this one than my last several posts here!)
January 1st, 2009 at 10:11 pm
“Anyway, like I was saying, New Years has never been a favourite holiday although, I’m pretty proud of myself this year. I spent quality time with friends, had a few drinks, saw some fireworks and then watched “You’ve Got Mail”, because Tom Hanks makes the world a better place.”
that paragraph makes you my new favorite person in the world.
January 1st, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Good company is all you can really ever ask for.
I get where you’re coming from with the pressure thing- I feel that exact same way on Valentines day. Theres just something about being in a huge crowd, watching fireworks, staying up late and drinking with friends that makes me think New Years is pretty much awesome.
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
I officially hate New Years. It never turns out the way you want it to and then you spend the whole next day miserable and recovering. Next year I am staying home in my pajamas with a stack of movies.
January 5th, 2009 at 8:26 am
New Years is a one minute holiday. However, any excuse for champagne is a good evening. Add “naked” in there, and it’s even more fun.