All alone! What to do on New Year's Eve?
By silentwill
@silentwill (1685)
Philippines
December 29, 2010 12:18pm CST
Me and my co-worker had to choose which one of us will work on Christmas Eve and who will work on the New Year's Eve. I chose to take a time off on Christmas Eve, so this Friday night, I'll be working. But I'm not required to go to the office, I can just login at home and monitor our people from there.
At first I was thinking maybe I'd just go to the office after all to celebrate the New Year's Eve with the few people from my team who will be working in the office that day. We'll have free food and our office is near a mall in which a local channel always hold their New Year's Eve countdown (though it's way at the back of the building where our office is at, and it's on the other side so we won't be able to see the fireworks from the office but we'd be able to hear them.)
But now I'm thinking I'll just stay at home and work from there because I feel exhausted these past few days and I could use the 3 or so hours of travel time (2-way) to get more rest. My housemates will all be away, off to the province so I'll be all alone. I can't go to the province myself because I don't think I'll be able to get a stable internet connection from there and be able to work remotely. So I'm thinking what should I do on New Year's Eve. Even though I'll be working, it's not gonna warrant me to stay in front of the computer all the time since there's no expected load of work to do anyway. I'm not fond of firecrackers and I feel lazy to cook since I'll be cooking for myself only. I can't sleep of course since I still have "work" and it's bound to be noisy outside. So what to do? Do you have any suggestions?
1 person likes this
8 responses
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
29 Dec 10
It is very unfortunate that you have to work during new year's eve. It is a holiday for all and a time to rejoice to welcome the New Year. Since you are on duty and expecting not much work to do then you'll probably end up reading books or playing games online. Oh..what a boring thing to do during new year.
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
29 Dec 10
It isn't as bad as you probably are thinking. I'm used to being alone and I'm sure there's loads of things I can do to enjoy by myself. I just need to figure out what are those. Thanks for the suggestions and have a Happy New Year!
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
29 Dec 10
Invite one or two people over who can toast and cheer with you. Those that understand that if you have to log in to work you can do so then resume the fun.
Get some snacks and champagne that will keep you all busy with some nice music too.
My boyfriend and I usually go out and celebrate with a great many people but being that we were out of town for two months we are exhausted and decided to toast alone with some nice snacks and enjoy the company together.
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
29 Dec 10
That's something I also have thought about, but it's hard to invite friends on New Year's Eve because they already have plans with they're family and loved ones. I did invite a couple of friends but they haven't committed. Maybe they'll drop by but will have to leave before it starts getting noisy outside. But thanks for the suggestion and have a Happy New Year!
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
29 Dec 10
Well if all else fails you and I can myLot that day. hehehe, I am sure my boyfriend will want to play his computer game on and off so
You and I can ring in the New Years here before the clock ticks..
Happy New Years to you my friend.
Happy New Years to you my friend.@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
29 Dec 10
Sure! 
However, our 12am January 1, 2011 here I think is 10am December 31, 2010 in Chicago. So you'll need to myLot early to join me. Or maybe you do myLot as early as that or even earlier. I always see you here and there. 
However, our 12am January 1, 2011 here I think is 10am December 31, 2010 in Chicago. So you'll need to myLot early to join me. Or maybe you do myLot as early as that or even earlier. I always see you here and there. 
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
31 Dec 10
So what did you decide
and where are you now
and is it already next year?
Happy New Year just in case you are busy and don't see this until later! 
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
3 Jan 11
I stayed at home planning to leave at 5am to visit my relatives in the province, but I fell asleep and when I woke up at 6 I still had some work to finish so I was only able to leave at around 8am. Now I'm back but I feel so lazy. What a way to start the year! Thank you and Happy New Year!
@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
30 Dec 10
i'm gonna be alone on New Year's eve as well. i' don't have work and i don wanna join other family's whatever fun-loving activity the will have. i will only miss mine 'cause i'm away..
maybe i'll grab a drink and head to my place. sleep, listen to the music and think for a while.. i prefer to be alone on that night.
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
30 Dec 10
I'll probably do the same. I guess it's okay. Sometimes being alone is what we need, even in times when others are celebrating.
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
30 Dec 10
You sound like you're working abroad or something? It's tough when you're away from your family during this season but I do hope you'll still have a happy new year!Thank you!
@Catana (735)
• United States
29 Dec 10
I just do whatever I would usually do. And the only reason I'd stay up till midnight is because the fireworks around the neighborhood would keep me from sleeping. New Year's doesn't really exist except in the calendar, which is a human creation. It could be any time of the year, really. So I've never seen what the fuss is about.
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
29 Dec 10
I remember not celebrating the new year a few times because I'd still have work the next day and I just didn't feel like it. But welcoming the new year can be fun even if you don't agree that it's something to celebrate for. While I do get why you don't think there's anything to celebrate about, for some people, it means a new hope for a better year in case the last one had not been that great for them. Even if it's really just a "date" the fact that it gives that hope to some is a good enough reason to celebrate for me. After all, anything we celebrate that's related to a specific date is just that, a date. Even birthdays are just dates but it's good to have fun and celebrate sometimes. So still have a Happy New Year!
1 person likes this
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
30 Dec 10
Good for you. I'll be visiting my family on the morning of January 1 after work, since I can't be with them on the new year's eve. Have a Happy New Year!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Dec 10
order in some great pizza and turn on the tv to the Richard Clark show on New Years eve countdown in Times Square or do you get
tnat station where you are? I was thinking America while you are
someplace else. Do you have a tv that has a progran for counting
out the old year? if so tune into it and order some food of
your choiece from a take out place. in other words do a little
pampering of yourself silent Will. lol hugs from hatley.
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
29 Dec 10
I don't think that program will be available here in my country but yes, most of the top networks do have live New Year's Eve countdown programs. I'd definitely tune in, if only so that it won't be too quiet inside the house. Thank you for the suggestion and the hug as well, have a Happy New Year!
@Fashunaddykt (61)
• United States
29 Dec 10
I think you should go to work and spend time with your co-workers. It beats being alone. Food, company, and a mall down the street? Sounds like bliss to me. Only thing missing is someone to kiss at midnight.
-Hollywood
@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
30 Dec 10
I've already decided to just stay home and work from there. Our office is far from where I'm staying and commuting, which seems to be getting worse each day since the start of the holidays, may be difficult. Either way, I won't have anyone to kiss at midnight. 
Thank you for your response and have a Happy New Year!
Thank you for your response and have a Happy New Year!