Anyone NOT celebrate New Year's in any special way?

[luvmychicknkids]

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my cat just did the same thing and she has the most noxious gas imaginable!!!!!

It amazes me how much stamina these wee ones can exhibit when they get to stay up late.

 

[B. Saffles Farms]

Hey now all of us werent in a bad mood.

 

[Jena]

I was also sitting watching TV, last night Alone. lol...

I do realise that changes can happen at any time, and have done this throughout the year. I quit a work contract and I am now starting my own business in 2009.

My sons were out with friends last night, and one was playing a Gig, so I just stayed home and warm. It was safer and more comfortable. I am badly affected by the cold and any parties at this time of year are so expensive, so that was out and I am not a party animal anyway.

In fact I made last night a mental marker for myself. I stayed alone on purpose. 2008 was a difficult and turbuent year, and I wanted peace and quiet to establish myself and my own dreams for the year ahead.

I quit smoking, quietly, on my own, and as soon as the sun comes up this morning I will be getting on with my cleaning to rid my house of the smell of years of smoking. I also did some more work last night towards my future.

The changes I have made are my own, and are nothing to my sons who try to understand but don't really. So it was an excellent opportunity for me. Now I feel strong in my own choices.

The date is not important really but being of Scottish heritage could have something to do with it.... lol..

I wish you all you want in the coming year anyway, and hope you find your dreams. Yes there is also the safty factor, I would not feel safe outside in a crowd of rowdy people or being on the road in this very very cold weather. It doesn't matter how we pass the New Year at all, we are all individuals and we all have free choices.

best wishes both,

Jena

 

[AngieChick]

We had dinner with friends and chatted with them a bit. The kids could have stayed up, but they decided to crash out at 9:30, which is honestly the earliest they've been to bed all week

So, hubby is surfing nerd sites and I am surfing here. All is quiet, except for Nick Drake crooning away.

 

[tabsmonsters]

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Congrats on quitting smoking! Its tough but the benefits are great! The smoke smell is tough to remove but I think it can be done. I don't know if you have it where you are, but "Mean Green" works wonders on removing the stains on walls. I remember years ago mom was redecorating (her and my stepdad are heavy smokers) and when she removed pictures, there was a very white space where the pictures were due to the heavily yellowing on the walls. We used that Mean Green and that stuff worked great. Might also help to hang the fabric covered items outside for a few days. It wont happen over night but it will go away. Best of luck to you in the new year!

 

[agnes_day]

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yep, thats how it was here....the best part is when it finally gets on your nerves enough that you say forget it and go to bed too..they ask "whats the matter??"

 

[tabsmonsters]

I know! I keep asking what's wrong and after hearing "nothing" everytime, I just give up and ignore it. I figure they are allowed a grumpy day once every few months!

 

[Jena]

Thanks tabsmonsters,

I am cleaning with lavender disinfectant so far and it is lovely, I know what you mean about the shapes on the walls that stay white.

I painted my dining room for the first time in years a while ago and I had to deal with it there. But I have a stack of pots of paint I bought last year, so I am going to make a start room by room and get it CLEAN and painted nice and fresh.

Will soon work to stop the desire to smoke if it comes back.... lol.

Feeling really good and determined so far.

Happy New Year,

 

[English Chick]

I spent NYE with you guys it was great and thank you all for the company....I also like Jena was "home alone" ......New Day, New Year, New Me.......and like Jena I am also launching my own business this 2009, and have made life choices in addition to quitting the cigs....I am determined that this year is NOT going to be like 2008....which so far has been the worst of my life and my families.......2009 WILL be successful...Amen

 

[lengel]

We didn't notice when it hit midnight. For the first time since we've been here, we didn't hear a single celebration which was fine by us. DH is getting over a cold and fell asleep while we were watching a documentary. The dogs were fast asleep after running around in the snow for most of the day. Big fire in the fireplace and salmon for dinner - other than that, we were just happy to be warm and secure. Maybe it's the after effects of the huge ice storm and we're just thankful to have power on a cold night.

Happy New Year everybody! Take care of yourselves.