Any one else out there alone for new years eve? This is my first new years alone. I am going to a girl friends tomorrow for a little bit, but tonight I am solo. I hope that isn't a sign of what 2007 is going to be like for me. I've got major self pity going on.
More times than u realize, being alone isn't such a bad thing. I WANT to be alone tonight...but made plans I'm trying to get out of. That's me tho, I enjoy alone time more than most, even on "holidays." I'm not sure if you're talking about being alone as in not having a significant other, or not having anyone in general to spend the evening with...
You make New Years what you want. Personally I think it's over-rated. I always try to look at the positive...so I try to see it as another beginning...but practicing what we preach is the challenge.
If anyone is in a situation where there are no friends or family to spend the night with, surround yourself with things or activities you enjoy, gameplan for the new year, do whatever your uniqueness requires...anything but dwell on the fact you're alone...there are a lot more ppl doing the same thing than you would think...so don't beat yourself up over what I'd call a pseudo-holiday.
God Bless.
Chris
You make New Years what you want. Personally I think it's over-rated. I always try to look at the positive...so I try to see it as another beginning...but practicing what we preach is the challenge.
If anyone is in a situation where there are no friends or family to spend the night with, surround yourself with things or activities you enjoy, gameplan for the new year, do whatever your uniqueness requires...anything but dwell on the fact you're alone...there are a lot more ppl doing the same thing than you would think...so don't beat yourself up over what I'd call a pseudo-holiday.
God Bless.
Chris
Hey Chris, alone as in nothing to do. Yeah it is just another day but i still feel a little sad about it. I guess I am being silly, I just hate to start my new year like this. I don't think we have evry talked before? nice to meet you. do you usually post on the pill board or another? I guess my real question is are you a pill addict?
Hey Angela, Sorry you are on your pity pit, but if you want to be there, go ahead! I have seen your picture, and can assure you, you will not have many nights alone once you start meeting new people and going out! Of that I am certain!
Wish you were closer, you could sure come and hang with us. We usually just host a small get together with a couple of other families and their kids. We have a fire in the pit outside and watch the boys shoot fireworks all night. Not the most exciting New Year's Eve, but these 11 year old boys think fireworks are all that, and they love it! And except for the chance of a fireworks accident, it is very safe. LOL
You have had quite a year, and I know you are happy that it is behind you. I wish you a much happier 2007!
Hey Ang! I am so sorry your alone right now honey...sometimes it can be a blessing. You should be around here...you would wish for a little peace and quiet.
I also wanted to tell you that AA/NA host Alcothons...each new years eve..you can find a meeting every hour on the hour if you look! There will be some real nice people there I bet! Snacks and fellowship...could be just what you need!
What I have found about the members of AA/NA...is that they are so interesting! These people are recovering addicts...I used to think omg...how boring...but you know what...just the opposite..these are some of the funniest and most colorful people that I have ever met! The stories and things that you can learn in bountiful...you don't have to be alone....Happy New Year! You deserve all the best and I have a feeling good things are a coming your way!!
Hugs kee kee
I also wanted to tell you that AA/NA host Alcothons...each new years eve..you can find a meeting every hour on the hour if you look! There will be some real nice people there I bet! Snacks and fellowship...could be just what you need!
What I have found about the members of AA/NA...is that they are so interesting! These people are recovering addicts...I used to think omg...how boring...but you know what...just the opposite..these are some of the funniest and most colorful people that I have ever met! The stories and things that you can learn in bountiful...you don't have to be alone....Happy New Year! You deserve all the best and I have a feeling good things are a coming your way!!
Hugs kee kee
Excellent suggestion KeeKee.I've spent some holidays in AA/NA clubs and it helped.
Angela,I'm alone tonight and I'm going to have a blast.I'm going to rent a couple of movies and go to Whole Foods and buy some junk health food.LOL...yes,there is such a thing.
You wouldn't catch me out dead tonight.It's for amateurs.I went surfing with my friend and his brother this morning and they are like"You mean you are not going to get trashed tonight?"
Try and watch some funny movies,go to bed early and tomorrow will be a new day.
Good Luck
Angela,I'm alone tonight and I'm going to have a blast.I'm going to rent a couple of movies and go to Whole Foods and buy some junk health food.LOL...yes,there is such a thing.
You wouldn't catch me out dead tonight.It's for amateurs.I went surfing with my friend and his brother this morning and they are like"You mean you are not going to get trashed tonight?"
Try and watch some funny movies,go to bed early and tomorrow will be a new day.
Good Luck
Yes, I'm addicted to any pain pill I can get. Mainly vicodin. I go off and on, usually no more than 3 days without. I come here off and on too...I just can't give addiction advice until I beat my own. I went a few months with just taking two or fewer pills a day, just maintaining. But I've found myself splurging lately and feeling extremely fatigued, so with that and the new year, I'm thinking of ways to improve my own life. I have no reason to take any pills... except vitamins maybe.
I should've clarified that it's normal to feel like that during certain holidays. I just wanted to present the other/brighter side of the situation because it helps me to do that.
I think I got out of going out tonight...ha, you complain about being alone and I faked being sick to stay in. lol Which one of us really has issues? I'm thinking 'me' of course...
Chris
I should've clarified that it's normal to feel like that during certain holidays. I just wanted to present the other/brighter side of the situation because it helps me to do that.
I think I got out of going out tonight...ha, you complain about being alone and I faked being sick to stay in. lol Which one of us really has issues? I'm thinking 'me' of course...
Chris
Tim...your nite sounds like it will be fun! What I wouldn't give for some quiet time like that. I adore my grandaughter...but I just don't get that down time like I used to...completely selfish and self indulgent. I would love to just shut out the world watch that stupid ball drop on tv.....then snuggle up to a scary movie..the kind you have to turn the lights on half way through...lol...for now thats just not gonna happen...if I could trade places with you for the night I would.....you would be screaming for your own in a flash!!
Tonite will be the opposite for me...I will make a huge plate of Natchos with all the trimmings and I have some little meatballs going in my crock pot with all those funky lil dips...and of course chocolate.....after tonite thats it for me...I will be on a mission!
i have done it before...not looking to loose a bunch of pounds...I am just gonna get "ripped"....so this will be my last horah with the junk food!
Tonite will be the opposite for me...I will make a huge plate of Natchos with all the trimmings and I have some little meatballs going in my crock pot with all those funky lil dips...and of course chocolate.....after tonite thats it for me...I will be on a mission!
i have done it before...not looking to loose a bunch of pounds...I am just gonna get "ripped"....so this will be my last horah with the junk food!
Angela, I hope that you find something to do...or that you will take some time tonight to take a nice bath and relax...watch a good movie or read a good book. I wish you lived nearby, you would be more than welcome to come to our blow-out. Maybe take some time and do a life list, some things that you would like to do, like traveling or learning a new language, it will keep you busy.
Know that I love you sweetie and I am praying for you.
Know that I love you sweetie and I am praying for you.
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for your beautiful replys. I too wish we all lived close by,how cool would that be!!!
well, i went tanning, picked up some hair dye at cvs (i am going to give myself some low lights) and do my paper work for tuesdays deadline at work.
and i have decided not to have a pitty party...tonight is the LAST day of this piece of sh*t year....TOMORROW is the first day of a brand new year! I intend to make it the best year i can!
Carol, thanks so very much for your kind words, it really made me feel good. sometimes i feel so ulgy cause after all i am just a junkie (my x famous last words to me) it has been a real struggle for me to feel like i am worth anything after the things he said over and over to me (i have never been the kind of person who didn't have great self esteem untill now) sometimes i look in the mirror and feel nothing but shame and disgust.
had to edit to say I too picked up some health food 4 tonight...a cheese steak stromboli..so who has no idea what that is???? janet, do you? i know you live in the south, but where are you originally from? stacy, if your on...i am thinking you may be scratching your head on that too?
again, thanks guys i wish you all a beautiful 2007, i feel very lucky to know each and every one of you.
love ang
well, i went tanning, picked up some hair dye at cvs (i am going to give myself some low lights) and do my paper work for tuesdays deadline at work.
and i have decided not to have a pitty party...tonight is the LAST day of this piece of sh*t year....TOMORROW is the first day of a brand new year! I intend to make it the best year i can!
Carol, thanks so very much for your kind words, it really made me feel good. sometimes i feel so ulgy cause after all i am just a junkie (my x famous last words to me) it has been a real struggle for me to feel like i am worth anything after the things he said over and over to me (i have never been the kind of person who didn't have great self esteem untill now) sometimes i look in the mirror and feel nothing but shame and disgust.
had to edit to say I too picked up some health food 4 tonight...a cheese steak stromboli..so who has no idea what that is???? janet, do you? i know you live in the south, but where are you originally from? stacy, if your on...i am thinking you may be scratching your head on that too?
again, thanks guys i wish you all a beautiful 2007, i feel very lucky to know each and every one of you.
love ang
Angela,
Spend the evening curled up with a movie or a book and just imagine how great 2007 is going to be. The next chapter of your life is starting and you can make it anything you want it to be. I'm with you in spirit! Happy New Year!
Shelly
Spend the evening curled up with a movie or a book and just imagine how great 2007 is going to be. The next chapter of your life is starting and you can make it anything you want it to be. I'm with you in spirit! Happy New Year!
Shelly
I also find it enjoyable to take the time to go through old picture albums and re-enjoy all those times. It gives you new perspective on how really wonderful your life can be and has been. (I do like being alone A LOT. Seems like I never have enough lone time either.) Projects you've been putting off are a great way to start the New Year, also. (I used to scrub my floors and wax them on New Year's eve because it was about the only time all my family were out of the house. (My family had a family band where my husband and the kids played on every New Years. I could have gone with them, but enjoyed the "down" time.
I'm from Connecticut Angela. I think a Stromboli is meat that is wrapped in bread dough and baked. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone.
So how did your night go?
We had fun but I was glad to get home and get into bed. It was a bit chilly out last night.
So how did your night go?
We had fun but I was glad to get home and get into bed. It was a bit chilly out last night.
Janet, Happy New Year. You are right that's what a stomboli is. They come in all different kinds. Shantel
janet you are corrcct about the bolli, last night was nice. I painted some drinking glasses, i am really into that right now (a little to into it, i have painted almost every glass in the house!) I watched the ball drop, then i watched some fire works out my back door that i knew nothing about. so i am going up to my girl friends house in a little bit to exchange x-mass gifts, we haven't seen each other for the holidays yet. she invited me to a party last night but most of the people attending would be doing your doc, so i choose not to go there. i would rather be home alone then watch people go in and out of the bathroom all night doing lines. yuck.
