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Mark
December 27, 2016
No, being alone isn't sad. Some people like it. I do; it's a relief from
people. They're fine in public, and I'm loyal to my obligations; but
there's no reason you can't treat yourself well in private.
people. They're fine in public, and I'm loyal to my obligations; but
there's no reason you can't treat yourself well in private.
Mark
December 27, 2016
No, I only semi agree with this. Holidays are there to think about some-
thing, if even only briefly. Fine, do your normal day.. but sleep late to
enjoy the time off work. When it gets to the end, maybe use your extra
free time to cook something that you save for New Year's. Have that
special celebratory drink. Think about what you're thankful for, what
happened last year, what you hope for the next year. THEN, go to bed.
thing, if even only briefly. Fine, do your normal day.. but sleep late to
enjoy the time off work. When it gets to the end, maybe use your extra
free time to cook something that you save for New Year's. Have that
special celebratory drink. Think about what you're thankful for, what
happened last year, what you hope for the next year. THEN, go to bed.
E
December 26, 2016
Lol. Loved this. I also understood the humor behind it cough cough cough. NYE is just like St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, etc insert overblown holiday/occasion at this point. I mean, I'm still planning on glug glug glugging 2016 away and hoping 2017 is not going the way of the iPhone with a 2016 S version. My birthday is later in January, and I'm planning on it being just like any other day like you did with yours! Very late twenties ain't no funn= no cause for celebration for me. Maybe when the 3-0 hits, uh oh.
Anne I.
December 26, 2016
I hate to mention this, Diane, but New Year's Eve is only the seventh day of Christmas. Many, if not most Americans (no doubt driven by Corporate powers and advertising) think the Christmas season begins the day after Thanksgiving and ends once midnight strikes on December 25. That means they largely miss the joys and beauties of Advent and the full twelve day celebration of the Yule. But, whatever!
For me, who has been happily married for forty years, New Year's Eve is a day/night (but not the only one in a year) to share a special meal with my beloved, drink a bottle of champagne, play some games and be cozy. And I love New Year's Day as it is a chance for another new beginning--and yes, the calendar is mere cultural construct-- a chance to reflect and resolve, and, if I'm very lucky, to share a meal that is a hodgepodge of traditions with dear friends.
For me, who has been happily married for forty years, New Year's Eve is a day/night (but not the only one in a year) to share a special meal with my beloved, drink a bottle of champagne, play some games and be cozy. And I love New Year's Day as it is a chance for another new beginning--and yes, the calendar is mere cultural construct-- a chance to reflect and resolve, and, if I'm very lucky, to share a meal that is a hodgepodge of traditions with dear friends.
Diane L.
December 26, 2016
I liked your article. I personally hate New Year's Eve. All that pressure! Right after Christmas, no less! Thank you for feeling the same way. Have a wonderful time. Alone. You aren't the least bit sad.
Anne I.
December 26, 2016
It's one thing not to want to celebrate a holiday or special occasion the way someone else does, or the way you think society expect you to do, but not to celebrate? -- not to allow/treat yourself to special times? I would advise Mayukh Sen and others of similar inclinations to consider whether they have ever said, "When I have the time, I am going to ___________" and if so, to indulge themselves in the special and guilt free pleasure of doing that whatever.
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