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Happy New. . . *snore*

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January 3, 2006 12:42:10 PM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums
Another year, another chance to change.

I guess.

New Year has never been a holiday that had much meaning to me. I understand the symbolism of a beginning anew, I suppose it is just the timing that makes it sort of a snore. January 1st doesn't have any real significance in my life. Yes, I have to start writing 2006 instead of 2005, but that is really about it. Oh, and the time I go to church changes.

However, seeing that I am STILL a student, the end of one school year and the beginning of another are much more pivotal, life affecting moments. Perhaps when I actually have a normal life, am no longer in school and concerned with the change between school years, then New Year might have more meaning to me.

When I was much younger, it was an exciting holiday because it meant I got to stay up late. These days, getting to bed before midnight is exciting, not after. I do, though, make resolutions. I do terrible at actually remembering them and working on them with regularity. Perhaps I should not make resolutions this year. That way, anything I do will be more than I expected, not less. Sounds like a slacktastic way to go to me.

Just like this piece of crap counts as my first blog of the new year. Whoopee.

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Reply #1 January 3, 2006 12:58:21 PM
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Actually, I like it!  reflects kind of how I feel as well!
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Reply #2 January 3, 2006 1:12:09 PM
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Actually, I like it! reflects kind of how I feel as well!


Well thanks Doc. I appreciate it. Glad to know I am no the only one who finds it a bit of a let down when it comes to holidays.
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Reply #3 January 3, 2006 1:24:24 PM
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Hahahah...Dave and I sat in bed, watching reruns of Law and Order; Criminal Intent, eating cashews and waiting for the ball to drop...and when it did, we gave each other a New Years peck, turned off the TV and went to sleep!

As you can see, we don't make a big deal out of it either. I've never been much for crowds, and New Year's celebrations tend to draw crowds - and they're drunken crowds to boot. So, we stay home and see in the New Year quietly and in our own way.

Besides, what's the big deal? I'm going to get up on January 1st and be the same person I was on December 31st....I just don't get the need for all the fanfare.
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Reply #4 January 3, 2006 3:41:23 PM
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We had some friends over and had a fun time playing some games, etc. But we weren't celebrating the 'holiday'. We were just using it as an excuse to have way too many people to fit in our apartment come over, play games, and eat food. It was a great time, but the holiday part of it meant nothing. We turned on the TV for the final 5 minutes so we could at least pay attention to the moment, but blah.

*snore*

Besides, what's the big deal? I'm going to get up on January 1st and be the same person I was on December 31st....I just don't get the need for all the fanfare.


Exacta-freaking-mundo.
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Reply #5 January 3, 2006 5:16:27 PM
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Oh, and the time I go to church changes.


This year we get to sleep in!
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Reply #6 January 3, 2006 5:22:47 PM
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This year we get to sleep in!


And this year we get to get up earlier! Oh well, more time in the afternoon, right?
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Reply #7 January 3, 2006 6:05:19 PM
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I don't mind celebrating the change of the year, but I'm not into the big 'lets all gather somewhere, get really drunk and then complain about the crowds on the way home' parties. This year, my wife and I went to a close friend's house, sat around the pool, BBQ'd and played cards until the wee hours. Very civilised, very relaxed and just what we wanted.
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Reply #8 January 3, 2006 6:27:59 PM
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It's always been just a family thing for us.

When I was growing up it was that way, and then married and with kids, living in Texas, we'd have family over to our house.

We had fun. I made some appetizers (yummy fruit plate and crab cakes) and I bought some fancy glasses for drinks. I bought the boys sparkling grape juice to toast in the new year, but they had more fun making their own drinks. My oldest came up with a drink he calls "Sweet Volcano" with grenadine, maraschino cherry juice, and orange juice, hehe.

We all played video games and watched SNL, then watched the ball drop with the kids. I got a big smooch that I missed last year.

It was nice. Simple but nice. I could never go to an adult party and be away from my babies on New Year's Eve.
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Reply #9 January 3, 2006 8:41:38 PM
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Very civilised, very relaxed and just what we wanted.


Ours was hardly civilized, and far from relaxed. The number of little children was a bit too high for that. Nevertheless, we had a good time, and I hope that those who came to join us did as well. Glad you had a good one Maso.

I could never go to an adult party and be away from my babies on New Year's Eve.


Nor us Tex. That was why we made sure everyone we invited knew they could bring their children with them. Glad yours was great Tex.

Yawn indeed, it was really no different from any other Saturday night around here, lol!


Glad there were no stray bullets LW.

Blessed are they who expect nothing, for they are never disappointed!


Ain't that the truth! Hope this year is a good one for you.
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Reply #10 January 4, 2006 10:40:55 AM
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My twin and I stayed home for part of the evening making strawberry daquarris, and then called for a cab (that took only 10 min. to get)and headed downtown. We spent New Year's at a cocktail lounge that a friend owns, danced, and had a slight hangover the next day. (we didn't get home until 5:30).

Yes, it was fun. But now that we are this side of 35, soon to be 36, we thought that was the last big blowout. Next New Year's is definitely going to be more tame, and kid-friendly.
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Reply #11 January 4, 2006 11:20:54 AM
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I had a real blow-out. Bought some beer and sat alone chatting on the internet.
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Reply #12 January 4, 2006 11:34:45 AM
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just another day for me too dev.
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Reply #13 January 4, 2006 8:15:46 PM
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But now that we are this side of 35, soon to be 36, we thought that was the last big blowout


Heh, I know what you mean. It can be pretty sad just how young we start to feel old. Sounds like you made the best of the last blowout though!

Bought some beer and sat alone chatting on the internet


Some times that alone time can be the best.

just another day for me too dev.


I hear ya ModMan, I hear ya.
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