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It is already December 30th. Unfortunately, that means New Year’s Eve is only one day away. I say unfortunately because with less than 48 hours to go until the end of the trash year that 2016 has been, my group still doesn’t have a plan to celebrate the festivities. And I’m worried.
Look, I know that NYE is overrated. It’s expensive, obnoxious and usually ends up being a clusterfuck. Last year my group barely made it to the bars before midnight because the pregame was too strong, and the night ended with my friend receiving a nice credit card Uber charge of $100 for a less than 5 minute ride due to price surging. The year before, someone forgot their ID and we were forced to practice the time honored tradition of passing back someone else’s ID to get her in the door. And the year before that I made the wise choice to ignore the fact that I had to be at work at 8 a.m. on Jan 1st, and I ended up oversleeping my alarms and showing up 2 hours late to the job I had had for only a couple weeks while debating if I was still drunk.
Despite these incidents, every year I maintain high hopes to have a fantastic night out ending with a magical kiss at midnight. And by magical kiss I mean drunken make-out with a stranger. Or three strangers like occurred two years ago. Maybe it’s because I like the sparkle, the glitter, and the chance to get all dolled up even if we are just binge drinking at the same bar we go to every week. Maybe it’s because I feel like I need an excuse to chug cheap champagne while I ignore my negative realist thoughts about the future. Whatever the reason, is it too much to ask for one night’s plans to come together without stress or drama or someone getting pissed off? Our usual group is a semi-manageable number of six. This year, however, with some friends visiting from out of town our total has reached ten. Ten is too many. How the hell are we going to make ten people agree on what to do? It’s not like a birthday where one person gets dictatorship ruling due to it being their day.
A house party has been previously vetoed for a few reasons, so now we have the conundrum of where we want our alcohol infused veil of a fresh start to occur. Of course there are a couple girls who say they don’t care where we go, but based on previous experience, they end up getting bitchy and sulky when we end up somewhere that isn’t their scene. I have been informed that the out-of-towners are the type to break away from the group without much warning, so really I could care less about their input. Now ideally, the location should be close enough to the pregame spot that we won’t destroy our wallets on Uber. Never mind that ten people can’t fit in one car. Let’s call that my wishful fantasy NYE thinking. And add into the equation that half the group prefers the low-key hipster bar scene while the other half really just wants to dance. I know, I know, it’s a losing battle. Although someone did just chime into the group chat saying “We all like each other so no matter what we do it’ll be fun!” Idiot.
I love my friends, but we all know someone isn’t going to be a happy camper once Saturday night comes. Personally, I know I’ll be drunk and thus doing just fine. But until then I’ll be trapped in group chat limbo with some side text conversations bashing the suggestions as we all attempt to reach a consensus that doesn’t piss the majority off. That being said, I can only hope that you have your NYE plans, or lack thereof, already locked in at this late stage of the game. You are a more fortunate soul than I. Just know that your thoughts and prayers are appreciated..
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Whatever Lola Wants
Outward appearance of being a hot mess with just enough Type A personality to not be a complete disappointment to my parents. Almost as good at avoiding commitment as I am at holding my liquor.
@LauraMeinert
My NYE plan is drinking whiskey gingers and watching The Twilight Zone marathon in my underwear for 44 hours. Doesn’t cost me anything (besides, y’know, dignity)
Sup?
Everyone needs to take a fucking chill pill with the NYE talk. Go to a local bar, meet some people, shoot the shit, and drink.
Bingo. I’ve never understood the anxiety people get over their plans. Me and a buddy rounded up about 10 people, meeting at one of their apartments to watch the game and drink, then gonna head to a bar down the street after the ball drops. Simple, cheap, and not having to fight through any lines/crowds.
skipped the clusterfuck that usually ensues and chose to try a place with myself and one solid wingman. Easiest NYE planning ever. 10/10 would recommend.
That’s my route this year.
This makes me thankful my friends don’t give a shit about New Years
This makes me thankful people like you exist in our society.
2016 was a great year
I’ll be in bed by 10 and I am more than OK with that.
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Maybe your username could give you some sort of indication of what your plans should be for NYE
So spend the $100+ on last minute event tix. You’ll only come to realize your NYE magical thinking netted you a loud, extremely crowded, hot bar/club full of people who are way too drunk. You won’t find that special boy because you’ll be too busy waiting in 40 minute bathroom lines.
Andre is $4 at the liquor store.
My New Year’s Eve plans consist of moving. Maybe I’ll open some champagne afterwards. 50-50 shot on whether or not I’ll be awake by midnight.
Going to sleep early is married/coupled privilege. No one wants to hear from you right now, haha.