What Is New Year&#39;s to Me

@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

You have never shut down a conversation.

I know some may use the ''at least' not meaning to, but I've come across many who do. It was so cold yesterday, ice was still on my windows at 12:30pm! It's warming today with the rain. Happy New Year!

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@DaddyEvil (170311)

• United States

3 Jan

@noni1959 That's good to know. Thank you for telling me. Happy New Year!

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (56090)

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31 Dec

Loretta, your picture is so beautiful. It makes me feel peaceful just to look at it. As hard as I try, the words don’t always come out right. We all have that happen at times. You are in a hard situation and so is your son. Nothing happened in a timely manner and it certainly wasn’t for lack of planning. I do wish that there was a way for you to be warmer. I know it’s really hard to be cold for hours on end.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

We can get some pretty skies here when the sun teases us. I have said words I wish I could take back. Many say at least in good context, but many don't as well. If I share how cold I am and everything is molding from wet so have to keep on it every day, I was told at least I have a roof and should be happy about that and then changes the subject, dismissing I am miserable. I get it, not all want to hear my drama and I don't constantly complain. But, friends should listen to each other when in need, and not dismiss.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

4 Jan

@MarieCoyle I sound so dire but I am not always sitting here miserable. I laugh, read, and do things to pass time. Watching them work yesterday gave me new hope.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (56090)

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4 Jan

@noni1959 It’s pretty hard to be thankful when you are freezing and exhausted. Everyone I know would struggle under such conditions! And yes, friends should listen. It’s sad when they don’t.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (186883)

• Boise, Idaho

30 Dec

Let me tell you this-- I don't believe in God. I hate that phrase: "Give it to God". I respect those who do believe in him and never put him down unless asked directly for my views. Just interacting with you here as much as I have recently, I know you to be a strong person. Life has taught me that we won't always get just what we want but we will get what we need when we need it. That's just how life works. Beautiful photo.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (186883)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Jan

@noni1959 .......Religious people quite often are very judgmental. Just one more reason I don't believe. I agree that people can believe anything they want but some want us to believe as they do. I feel sorry for them. Life is just too short.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

I believe in God but don't push it at anyone. I am quiet with it, and I lost a lot of faith. I stopped talking to a long term prior friend since she continuously was telling me I'm not giving it to God and that is why I am living how I am. She was very judgmental. My son is an agnostic atheist. His ex-wife is a witch. But, we all are very respectful to each other. We can believe anything we want, but so many want to mold us into them. I'm a survivor and many times think I'm weak. I know I can be strong willed and stubborn.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

@celticeagle I agree. I don't do religion. I figure whether someone believes or not, good morals, don't kill, steal, etc. applies to us all.

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (127822)

• Gainesville, Florida

30 Dec

I do plan on celebrating New Year's, but I don't really have any great plans for 2026. To me, it will just be another year. There will be good days, there will be bad days. But I will make the most of each and every situation I'm faced with. I love your photo. It would bring me much solitude if I were there and could just sit and watch the water for hours...

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (127822)

• Gainesville, Florida

7 Jan

@noni1959 Happy New Year’s Eve! There’s nothing more I love than to just sit by the water and watch, whether it’s people, boats, clouds, etc.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

8 Jan

@moffittjc On the property, I can see the river that comes in from the bay. Sometimes, I go to sit by it and watch the little fishing boats coming in.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

This is so perfectly said. I am drawn to water and it helps calm me. Before moving here the end of June, I lived two blocks from the roaring ocean. I'd drive onto the beach and just watch. The river here leads a couple miles down to the bay and then into the ocean. I drove yesterday to the port (half a mile), and watched fishing boats. Happy New Year!

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The Horse

@TheHorse (235780)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Dec

Platitudes don't mean much to me either. I enjoy looking into new things. whether musical or otherwise.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (235780)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Jan

@noni1959 Sounds like fun tome.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

@TheHorse We have quite a few very old cemeteries I want to explore. Soon as the weather allows me to get out without mud bogging, I'm going to begin going.

@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

I want to explore more this year, near and far. We have so many trails, museums, old cemeteries and more.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (374821)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec

I think we'll be in bed well before midnight but we are sharing the evening with a single friend who doesn't really like being on her own on New Year's Eve. We'll probably play cards or some board games.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

That sounds like a great New Years. I stayed off social media for a few days. It was helpful to reset. My evening was listening to the fireworks in the distance and reading.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

4 Jan

@JudyEv Definitely was able to relax a bit more than usual.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (374821)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Jan

@noni1959 As long as you spent it as you wanted to - that's the main thing.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (115442)

• United States

30 Dec

The photo is beautiful.

I haven’t done anything for New Year’s since I was a teen and our church youth group went downtown to watch the fireworks. We saw the fireworks, and we also saw a lot of drunk people throwing up. Not my idea of a good time. I’ll be at home with my dog, probably watching a college football game until close to midnight. People mean well, don’t they. Or at least that’s what I tell myself when someone says something insensitive. It’s okay to not be okay.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

It boggles my mind some thing New Years celebrating is getting sickly drunk. I believe the last time I went out for New Years, my fiancé at the time went dancing and paid for tickets to be there. It was a good crowd, I stayed sober and a good thing, was only three blocks from home so we walked to avoid drunks on the road. Some times, people say at least in kind. It's the ones that use it to compare or tell a person who is feeling bad, they shouldn't be. It's hurtful.

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luisadannointed

@luisadannointed (10275)

• Philippines

3 Jan

Its hard, but we need to keep moving. I also havesentiments, but I just cling to God and believe that He is a promise keeper, I always argue with Him, but I choose to believe at the end of the day, I just don't want to lose my grip to the one who is eternal and keep sending joy in my heart even though I am in the middle of pain and chaotic circumstances.

Anna

@LadyDuck (495836)

• Italy

31 Dec

We do not celebrate New Year's from ages. We have a normal dinner and then go to sleep. This year my husband does not even feel very well, so for sure we will be in bed when New Year comes. Beautiful photo.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (495836)

• Italy

3 Jan

@noni1959 - We had a nice Friday, we went out for a short trip, I stopped at Aldi to buy a few things and we were back home before the dark.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

3 Jan

@LadyDuck That sounds like a nice lovely day out. I have never been to an Aldi and want to some day. There aren't any in Oregon or Washington so seems to be a Eastern or mid state store.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

I'm sorry your husband isn't feeling well. I'm treating it as another day as well. My night was reading and staying off social media. Thank you. I hope your day is going well.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (68343)

• Centralia, Washington

30 Dec

Lovely photo. I tend to do zip on New Years day. Four years ago I was packing to move Southwest. I was crying yet excited about leaving the sagebrush country. We've had too many health scares since then. I'm glad we are nearer docs and green. I hope you do have a better year ahead.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

I stayed off the internet and read. I made a good chicken meal and we listened to fireworks in the distance. I thought we'd see some over the Willapa, but it was held down in South Bend. I hope you have a better year too.

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Jessica

@JESSY3236 (21771)

• United States

6 Jan

Beautiful picture. I didn't really celebrate. I did get cat treats if that counts. I came back home on Dec. 30th. {I was in New Jersey.} So I went to bed early, but my boyfriend texted me.

LindaOH

@LindaOHio (216805)

• United States

31 Dec

I will be home watching the ball drop tonight. My husband passed away in January; so 2025 was not a good year for me. That's a lovely photo. Have a good New Year's Eve.

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@noni1959 (12773)

• United States

2 Jan

I'm sorry your husband passed away. I hope this year will be a good year for you.

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