I am staying in because New Year is probably the worst event/celebration on the social calendar. Although in the paper someone likened new years eve/day to 'shaking the etch-a-sketch of life' and I liked that a lot. But really, New Years Eve is just always awful. At best it is ok but inevitably a let down. And at worst you have an awful night and an even worse hangover to begin the new year with.
The main issues I have with NYE are as follows:
Problem 1. You are supposed to be having funnest night ever and everyone always wants it to be a good night and typically over does it. Many a NYE have I found myself passed out/being sick/being the worlds biggest twat all before the stroke of midnight.
Problem 2. There is nothing to really celebrate. You can stay up till midnight any day you like and the date changes. It's really not exciting. The countdown to the new year is the most anti-climatic countdown in history. Nothing changes, there are no gifts or chocolate eggs to unwrap. No exciting meal to look forward to, just a hangover if you are drinking or if you are sober the desperate hope that this year will be better than the last. Or I suppose a kiss off a stranger you'll regret in the morning, gross.
Problem 3. Everything is about 3 times the normal price
Problem 4. Everywhere is about 3 times as busy
Problem 5. It encourages boasting about who had the best time/went to the best place etc...
OK rant over. I'm going to pretend it's a normal Thursday night and enjoy watching Jon and Edward 'cos apparently they are on telly tonight.
In keeping with the ranty tone of this post I feel it appropriate to draw peoples attention to the brilliant review of 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' by Dr Mark Kermode as I couldn't possibly agree with him more.
I'm also happy he loves The Great Gatsby :D
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