I hate New Year's Eve

[morbid angel]

Everyone expects you to go out and party all night with friends and if you don't then there's something wrong with you. I have no one to go out with tomorrow and I know on Monday people at work are gonna ask me what I did and I'm gonna have to make up something so they won't think I'm the biggest loser in the world. All because if your 22 and you don't go out on New Year's Eve, then there's something seriously wrong with you. GOD I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!!!

 

[sunboy400]

I feel you and really hate new year's eve too. not only do you have to go out and all that **** people still expect you to make new year resolutions and all that stuff like we need it or we'll keep too it.

 

[Richey]

i used to drive for two hours wait, read a book, wait for the clock to tick over then drive back home just to say i went out, as sad as that seems, i didnt want to be stuck at home and i had nowhere to really go to,
so not many options.

again this all depends on your situation. if you live alone or with friends you can just stay home and it doesnt matter. if you live with oldies then they sort of expect you to go out or you get a lecture.

i have no plans, i might see if the movies are running tonight so i can see a film. i really dont have a bunch of friends to go with so it;s another one of those situations yet again. this has been happening every second year for me since i turned 18.

i would like to go to a music festival or an event but not alone.

 

[black-wings]

count me in that bunch. honestly, i have friends but im just not the partying type.

 

[jus]

I joined these forums NYE a few years ago

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Doing something tonight though, so I guess i am glad i've progressed a lil since that time.

 

[Aussie_Lad]

I'm doing nothing, and quite frankly, I am proud of it. Yes that's right, other's can go out and party and have a great time. I'll be in bed, and welcome the new year in when the sun comes up in the morning. I will feel refreshed, unlike a lot of people who will be wishing they hadn't drunk so much alcohol. If they ask me at work, I'll just tell them the truth and shrug my shoulders and walk away. Everyone is responsible for making their own choices in life, and those that are close to you will respect that.

Tip: Only "small" people will think ever think bad of you, those that have made a sucess of their lives and are living a positive minset will not ever look down upon you as a person. Who would you rather hang out with?

 

[Alistair]

My problem is automatically solved, despite that I hate most holidays period. I think the only reason I like the 4th of July is nothing bad as happened, and I get to see all the fantastic fireworks.

For the issue of being solved for me is that I have to work, and really, I don't mind that one tiny bit! I don't see the big fascination with the first anyways. Just excuse to get drunk, and messed up, IMO.

-Ali

 

[fitftw]

I never do anything for new years. Watch TV and drink alone.

 

[coyote]

my first wedding was on new year's eve

my second wedding was on the 4th of july

next time, I'll try to pick a holiday where they don't shoot off fireworks

 

[Phoenixx]

I'm doing nothing, and quite frankly, I am proud of it. Yes that's right, other's can go out and party and have a great time. I'll be in bed, and welcome the new year in when the sun comes up in the morning. I will feel refreshed, unlike a lot of people who will be wishing they hadn't drunk so much alcohol. If they ask me at work, I'll just tell them the truth and shrug my shoulders and walk away. Everyone is responsible for making their own choices in life, and those that are close to you will respect that.

Tip: Only "small" people will think ever think bad of you, those that have made a sucess of their lives and are living a positive minset will not ever look down upon you as a person. Who would you rather hang out with?

^ Well said. I normally end up doing nothing for New Year's and I really don't care. I've never gotten into the whole partying thing. New Year's has always been "just another day" for me. Sure, it's the start of a new year and that's always great to start out fresh once again and hope that this next year is always better. I just don't see the point where people have to party and drink to start it off.

 

[JamesSmith]

Everyone expects you to go out and party all night with friends and if you don't then there's something wrong with you. I have no one to go out with tomorrow and I know on Monday people at work are gonna ask me what I did and I'm gonna have to make up something so they won't think I'm the biggest loser in the world. All because if your 22 and you don't go out on New Year's Eve, then there's something seriously wrong with you. GOD I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!!!

The people that say that it's weird are people that are social. These same people think we're weird because we don't live up to other expectations they have socially. Much of society is so narrow-minded that they believe everyone should be like them. I wouldn't waste a second worrying about trying to be someone you are not. There is nothing wrong with doing what you want to do on New Years Eve. Think about it this way, they are doing what they want to do, so you have the right to do what you want to do. You don't have to be their puppet. Besides, who cares what they think. They don't know what it's like to be you.

 

[Mr.Moon]

Like most holidays, new years eve and new years day is .. well, just another day to me. I don't see anything special about it other then putting up a new calendar in the hallway.
Only thing I'm looking forward to coming up is the Allstate Sugarbowl on the 4th.

But yeah, I don't think its necessary to go out and do something special on new years. I don't really see it as important as say.. Christmas or Thanksgiving.

 

[missjesss]

well I'm 22 and I'm not going out this year I've gone out every other year but this year I rlly cannot be bothered it's always the same I need some new excitement haha

 

[HeadFace]

Oh god I know what you mean. I'm usually at home, doing something on the computer or doing my normal thing on New Years. Then when people ask me "how it was" I have to make up some bull****.
I mean, I have a few friends. But they never invite me anywhere. And I hate groups.
And no, no, no. My only new years resolution is "don't die". And it's been that for as long as I can remember.

 

[punklove]

Well I know what you mean but there's nothing wrong with enjoying a quiet night of course getting drunk would make things much better

 

[blackgatescross]

I am not doing anything either, which sucks as it is a beautiful day here and I am only 20 minutes drive from central Wellington ::.

I wouldn't mind having a few quiet drinks with friends and then visiting some bars for a change.

Lets hope for a better year next year . .

 

[lunarla]

Last year I don't think I did anything. I didn't really mind not doing anything, and I wouldn't really either this year if that were the case. But I'll be going over to a friend's place this year. Not really sure what we're gonna do, could go two completely different ways. Scenario 1: Watch The Great Panda Adventure (and other movies of our childhood) then listen to vinyl on the record player she got for xmas (I'm exceedingly jealous). Orrrrrrrrrr, Scenario 2: Go somewhere and drink (moderately, on my behalf). Or, I guess a combination of the two could also factor in.

 

[BlackPuma]

I never really care what people think about how I spend my holidays (or free time for that matter).

I'm 19 now, and I like to watch some TV and perhaps make a special dinner on small- and big holidays. And that's also what I tell people when they ask about it.

Their general expectancies aren't your obligations. When you lie about what you've done on new years eve, you allow them to manipulate you into thinking that your way of spending new year's eve is somehow wrong. Do what makes you happy, and don't venture into what others expect of you too much.

''Celebration'' means honoring a special occasion. Just because so many honor the special occasions with parties and socializing doesn't mean you have to as well. Celebrate in your own way, and again, do what makes you happy. There's nothing wrong with that. :3

 

[Why]

I never really care what people think about how I spend my holidays (or free time for that matter).

I'm 19 now, and I like to watch some TV and perhaps make a special dinner on small- and big holidays. And that's also what I tell people when they ask about it.

Their general expectancies aren't your obligations. When you lie about what you've done on new years eve, you allow them to manipulate you into thinking that your way of spending new year's eve is somehow wrong. Do what makes you happy, and don't venture into what others expect of you too much.

''Celebration'' means honoring a special occasion. Just because so many honor the special occasions with parties and socializing doesn't mean you have to as well. Celebrate in your own way, and again, do what makes you happy. There's nothing wrong with that. :3

great post

 

[Tyrannus]

Everyone expects you to go out and party all night with friends and if you don't then there's something wrong with you. I have no one to go out with tomorrow and I know on Monday people at work are gonna ask me what I did and I'm gonna have to make up something so they won't think I'm the biggest loser in the world. All because if your 22 and you don't go out on New Year's Eve, then there's something seriously wrong with you. GOD I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!!!

Yeah, I know what you mean. New Year's Eve is like the culmination of everything I am not. It makes me reflect upon the year that has passed, and pass judgement upon myself.

Still, as depressing as this day is, it is just one day. It's the other 364 days leading up to this day that is the real problem.