2017/2018
The last time I went to a NYE party as a single person was 2010 (going into 2011). I did actually have a very good time that night. Good company, good food, not too big of a crowd, discovered I was a fucking star playing Just Dance on the Wii. But it was all couples, save me and one other single dude. So it was of course awkward not having a midnight kiss. I don’t know what that is still a thing that could or should or does bother me.
Perhaps it is for the best I have no plans for this evening. And I was newly single (and newly divorced) on NYE last year but I can not for the life remember what I did specifically. I know I just stayed home. My parents went out to a party with some friends.
It does not appear I will be going out anywhere tonight. Haven’t been invited anywhere and don’t have a clue where I would go otherwise. Will be home with my parents and helping babysit my 1 year-old cousin this year. Don’t even care if I end up asleep before midnight.
Last NYE I spent with my ex was a small get together with my SIL & BIL and another friend couple. We played a few board games. It was fun. But my wife was strangely distant most of the night. The next day, my wife’s entire extended family went out to see The Force Awakens in 3D, first time seeing it for all of us. And since it was my SIL’s birthday we ended the night seeing the Amy Poehler/Tina Fey film Sisters.
I guess I think of that because I still think of her far too often. At least I don’t let myself get too wrapped up in what she might be doing tonight, or if she has found someone else for a midnight kiss. Eventually all these feelings will fade, I know. New memories, good and bad, will take their place. But for the time being I end the year trying to look forward and forge ahead with renewed confidence and faith, while also having a tinge of desire for going back and savoring what I once had and trying my best to make better decisions that would’ve allowed me to hang on to it longer.
Perhaps it is for the best I have no plans for this evening. And I was newly single (and newly divorced) on NYE last year but I can not for the life remember what I did specifically. I know I just stayed home. My parents went out to a party with some friends.
It does not appear I will be going out anywhere tonight. Haven’t been invited anywhere and don’t have a clue where I would go otherwise. Will be home with my parents and helping babysit my 1 year-old cousin this year. Don’t even care if I end up asleep before midnight.
Last NYE I spent with my ex was a small get together with my SIL & BIL and another friend couple. We played a few board games. It was fun. But my wife was strangely distant most of the night. The next day, my wife’s entire extended family went out to see The Force Awakens in 3D, first time seeing it for all of us. And since it was my SIL’s birthday we ended the night seeing the Amy Poehler/Tina Fey film Sisters.
I guess I think of that because I still think of her far too often. At least I don’t let myself get too wrapped up in what she might be doing tonight, or if she has found someone else for a midnight kiss. Eventually all these feelings will fade, I know. New memories, good and bad, will take their place. But for the time being I end the year trying to look forward and forge ahead with renewed confidence and faith, while also having a tinge of desire for going back and savoring what I once had and trying my best to make better decisions that would’ve allowed me to hang on to it longer.
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