It is now 2010. This means I've lived through 24 new year's celebrations. When I was younger (like late teens, early 20s...gosh that makes me sound so old, lol) I always wanted to do "something cool" for new years eve. Like everyone else my age I wanted to hang out with friends and party or go somewhere cool. That never happened. Funny, looking back though, I realized that I never actively planned to do anything, then I'd get "bummed out" when new years eve day comes along. However, as soon as the afternoon/evening gets near, I'm completely content. Why is that? Because I'm with my family. Even last night, I brought this up with my brother. I was like, "Do you realize we never do anything 'cool' for new years eve? But I like it...just sitting at home and relaxing." He completely agreed. Especially now that we're older, I feel like it's more our scene...to just stay in. I am not saying that I will never go out and celebrate. I'm sure I will some time in the future if any plans arise, but I am completely happy just sitting at home with my family...laughing, talking, and watching the NYC ball drop on TV at the end of the night like we do every year.
Last night, it was just the four of us and our dogs sitting in front of the TV flipping through channels. The dogs asleep next to the space heater, and us in our blankets on the sofa and chairs. All of a sudden at 10:15...BAM. A power outtage. So we lit several candles in the house. Pretty soon the house was smelling good cuz all the candles we have are scented. Unfortunately, it looked like all of us weren't gonna be able to make it to see the ball drop...if the electricity came back on in time...because my parents were starting to fall asleep. The darkness, quietness, and lateness was not a good combination for them. lol We tried playing a word game and after 15 minutes, that died. After a bit of chatting (and some snoring) the electricity came back on at 11:15. Luckily, we were able to continue our yearly tradition of watching the ball drop, but this time we decided to check out the guitar drop in downtown Nashville instead, since it was the first year they did that. Right after that, we all went straight to bed.
Sounds like a lame night, right? Not. I love being around family and friends that I love and just spending quality time together. I'm not usually around friends at this time of year, and hopefully one of these years I'll have a good new years eve spent with friends...whether it's staying in or going out. Preferably the former. Yeah, yeah...I'm turning into an old fart. lol
Happy New Year. Hoping this new decade treats us all well.
I know exactly what you mean and love staying in and just enjoying time with the family. This year I was just with my 2 grandparents which wasn't very exciting, but I felt sorta close to friends with the advantage of texting. Except that I was watching the football game and then watched a guy jump a car over water instead of the ball dropping. Same difference, lol.
ReplyDeleteIn Venezuela, however, we would be gone till the wee hours of the night, visiting our friends in home after home, drinking egg nog with rum & some wine, eating all sorts of goodies and lighting firecrackers left and right. The streets would be so full of smoke you could hardly see across them. Those days were pretty crazy. I miss them but at the same time love the quiet, warm stillness of just relaxing and taking it in stride.
I'm celebrating with you next time! In fact, if you ever go back to Venezuela, I'm sneaking into your suitcase. If only I was tiny... lol jk
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