It's that time of year for sure. Christmas is over, but New Years Eve is still to come. It's the holidays between the holidays. Of course, I have to ask: Do I go in to work today? Do I stay home? Do I keep indulging in copious amounts of sweets, left over turkey & gravy, buttery mashed potatoes, and wine? Do I start restricting myself and get a head start on the inevitable weight-loss regime that follows too much sweets, left over turkey & gravy, buttery mashed potatoes, and wine? Is it still economically viable to continue plugging in strands of lights all over the house for that festive feel? Or do I pack them away for another year and save on the electric waste (and the bill)? Do I plan new years resolutions? Or not? And most importantly, is bailey's still acceptable in the morning coffee? (The answer to that is it's always acceptable)...
Am I thinking this through too much? Probably.
What I'm really curious about though are questions related to what you're doing in relation for New Years! You can send them to me via the comments section at the end of this entry. And please do! I would love to hear what you have to say - God knows I hear my own voice way to often! I'd like to hear yours.
Are you making plans for the night of? What are they? What are your expectations?
Are you making resolutions? List them off for me! Or do you not even bother?
What are your general feelings about this time of year?
I don't make resolutions in the New Year, as they would probably be broken within a week!
ReplyDeleteThis new year's eve will be spent opening presents, and hanging out at home with Kristy.
ReplyDeleteI hate to be the Holiday Grump. You probably don't believe that but truly, I do. But I find the best New Years is a simple one. I have little patience for waiting a half hour for drinks in a downtown bar, or freezing my ass so I can show off that yes, today I did shave my legs, and I did it especially for this dress.
ReplyDeleteA nice dinner (either homemade or out) with friends or family or a house party with friendly folks and flowing champagne (sidenote: and this year, consequently, a small stick of dynamite in a toilet) is infinitely more fun for me.
I don't usually make resolutions, but this year I've got one: Write every day.
This time of year, despite alcoholic uncles and pricey new years tickets and entirely too much junkfood, is special. I don't care if its commercialized, religious, sacrilegious, cheesy, materialistic, or occasionally bittersweet. It's also generous and festive and brings people who don't always agree into the same room for, at the very least, a smile and some nog. Bring on the Nat King Cole, fleeting as it may be, I'll take it.
I love your blog Kristy.