Single's Guide to a Happy New Year
There's nothing more disappointing than spending New Year's alone instead of spending it with your family or partying and having a blast like the rest of your friends. But your husband's away on work, your parents are in another country and your kids, well they have their own plans (after all who ever heard of mom coming along!)
What do you think technology is for?
With video conferencing available when you log on to Yahoo, Hotmail (do you seriously expect me to list all of them?) and your cell phone with the option of video calls or even calling and SMS facilities available, it's almost impossible not to get in touch with your loved ones throughout the night. Get your loved one on the phone or reach them online and you'll feel like they are right there with you.
Also, whiles you're at it, send New Year's messages to everyone on Facebook!
Decorate the house
So what if you're alone? You can still create an ambience for yourself. Get out all the nice showpieces that you've kept hidden from clumsy kids; hang some streamers. You'll definitely feel the New Year spirit while doing so.
Pop that bottle of bubbly
Forget the good ol' vodka or rum. It's a new year, so it calls for a celebration! Pop open a bottle of champagne when the clock strikes 12, gulp it down and then pour another glass for yourself to have at your own leisure.
Treat your taste buds
Order in from your favourite restaurant or get dolled up and head to that outrageously expensive restaurant you've been dying to try out, it doesn't matter if your alone, there will be too many things happening around you that will catch your interest, especially since is New Year's.
If you don't want to head out then have a cooking fest at home! Get out the recipe books and try to whip up desserts that make your mouth water!
Keep yourself busy - dance
Burn a CD of your favourite songs, and then, with the glass of champagne in one hand, skip across the house trying to imitate those steps in that music video that you love. Who cares about dancing in a jam-packed club when you can dance as if know one is looking in your own home - because no one's really looking, anyway!
Make a list of ridiculous resolutions
Take some time out and think of resolutions that are completely not you, if you're not adventurous, make a resolution to go skydiving during the year or even make a resolution to stop shopping (yeah right!). Better yet, why don't you make some resolutions that you're sure to keep, like adding two new pairs of shoes every month to your already huge pile of shoes.
Pamper yourself
All those scented candles you've been stocking up on, and those baths salts that are hidden inside the cabinets, have to come out now. Light some scented candles and pamper yourself to a long and relaxing bath whiles on the phone with your loved one or even reading one of your favourite books. Or what the hell, just go to a downright expensive and luxurious spa and take your hubby's credit cards with you.
Movie marathon
There’s no point in sulking if you’re alone. Get out all those home videos and watch them. Or why not rent some of your favourite movies that tickle your funny bone, you’ll be laughing the night away.
Being alone for new years doesn't mean you can't have fun, all it takes is positive attitude!
What do you think technology is for?
With video conferencing available when you log on to Yahoo, Hotmail (do you seriously expect me to list all of them?) and your cell phone with the option of video calls or even calling and SMS facilities available, it's almost impossible not to get in touch with your loved ones throughout the night. Get your loved one on the phone or reach them online and you'll feel like they are right there with you.
Also, whiles you're at it, send New Year's messages to everyone on Facebook!
Decorate the house
So what if you're alone? You can still create an ambience for yourself. Get out all the nice showpieces that you've kept hidden from clumsy kids; hang some streamers. You'll definitely feel the New Year spirit while doing so.
Pop that bottle of bubbly
Forget the good ol' vodka or rum. It's a new year, so it calls for a celebration! Pop open a bottle of champagne when the clock strikes 12, gulp it down and then pour another glass for yourself to have at your own leisure.
Treat your taste buds
Order in from your favourite restaurant or get dolled up and head to that outrageously expensive restaurant you've been dying to try out, it doesn't matter if your alone, there will be too many things happening around you that will catch your interest, especially since is New Year's.
If you don't want to head out then have a cooking fest at home! Get out the recipe books and try to whip up desserts that make your mouth water!
Keep yourself busy - dance
Burn a CD of your favourite songs, and then, with the glass of champagne in one hand, skip across the house trying to imitate those steps in that music video that you love. Who cares about dancing in a jam-packed club when you can dance as if know one is looking in your own home - because no one's really looking, anyway!
Make a list of ridiculous resolutions
Take some time out and think of resolutions that are completely not you, if you're not adventurous, make a resolution to go skydiving during the year or even make a resolution to stop shopping (yeah right!). Better yet, why don't you make some resolutions that you're sure to keep, like adding two new pairs of shoes every month to your already huge pile of shoes.
Pamper yourself
All those scented candles you've been stocking up on, and those baths salts that are hidden inside the cabinets, have to come out now. Light some scented candles and pamper yourself to a long and relaxing bath whiles on the phone with your loved one or even reading one of your favourite books. Or what the hell, just go to a downright expensive and luxurious spa and take your hubby's credit cards with you.
Movie marathon
There’s no point in sulking if you’re alone. Get out all those home videos and watch them. Or why not rent some of your favourite movies that tickle your funny bone, you’ll be laughing the night away.
Being alone for new years doesn't mean you can't have fun, all it takes is positive attitude!
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