Friday, December 31, 2010

Lonely on New Year's Eve

How am I spending my New Year's Eve? On my couch, in my pajamas, eating Chinese take-out, watching a movie, and drinking Strongbow. Alone.

It's not that I don't have plenty of great family and friends to hang out with - I do. But most of them are home with their own spouses and children, since we are not as young as we once were. Which makes me feel sad, and lonely, and... old.

Bill and I used to find something fun to do every New Year's Eve. A concert, a dance club, a comedy show, a nice dinner, a hotel... And even though I don't miss him, exactly, I definitely miss the idea of him. The companionship. Having someone to call at any time of the day for any reason. A reason to get all dolled up and go out on the town.

Sigh. Cheers to you all and to the New Year. I am going to go stuff my face with some more cream-cheese won-tons, and wash them down with another Strongbow.

2 comments:

  1. i know what you mean! i spent new years with a bunch of couples and even though i don't actually miss my ex, i missed getting a kiss on new years! but then i drank champagne.... and champagne makes everything better! unless of course you're and alcoholic, in which case... tea is awesome to.

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  2. Yes, champagne definitely makes everything better!!!

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