[MTS]

The worst time of the year to get sick, I hope it's not too unbearable (heh). Get well soon.

Me? My sleeping pattern is all kinds of messed up.

[QuickTidal]

Ain, on 27 December 2010 - 11:58 AM, said:

All of my friends are having get-togethers for NYE. This does not include me. Not that they're snubbing me, it's just that I can't find anything. Mrff.

New Years is one of those nights that almost NEVER lives up to the hype. You plan to go out and do something big and plan on having a blast, but something always goes astray and then you spend your whole day off (ie. New Years Day) recovering which always feels a bit of a waste to me.

I've done the nights out at some pricey, or full up event and it always serves to only piss me off and then later on trying to get a cab home you have to have magic fucking spewing out your ass to get one.

I've done the big house parties, which are okay...and usually aren't too disappointing, though cleaning after them is a bitch. My gf and her sister host one every year...and in the 3 years I've been dating her the crowd that gathers get's smaller and smaller each year.

My advice (which is what I would do if I weren't roped into the gf's house party by association) is to buy some dinner and snacks you love, get some good DVD's, books and or Video Games...and just avoid all the the shit involved in the stupid holiday and hibernate. This can include a friend or two to keep you company....but never bother to make a big deal of it, cause it can only lead to let down. Call it an anti-New Years get together, and treat it like a fun night just hanging out with your close friends.

If I had my way, it would just me me and the missus hanging out and doing the things we like to do.

This post has been edited by QuickTidal: 28 December 2010 - 05:52 PM

[MTS]

Fun night in is definitely a good idea. New Year's nights are inevitable failures regardless of what you're doing.

Protip though AIJ: Go to Falls Festival down in Lorne (or Summadayze if that's what you prefer). That's what I've been doing for the last 3 New Years, and it rarely disappoints. Booze, music and mates, it's all you need. The New Year celebrations are just a bonus, and not even the highlight.

[RodeoRanch]

I had a fantastic New Years Eve last year. Greatly looking forward this years party.

Just a big old house party with close friends, lots of food, video games and so much beer. Last year we got hammered, did the countdown and then played Duck Hunter on the NES. Oh and a girl attempted to teach me how to two-step. So much fun.



As for what's messing with my groove, love is.

[QuickTidal]

RodeoRanch, on 28 December 2010 - 06:48 PM, said:

Duck Hunter on the NES.

...awesome!

[Ain't_It_Just_]

QuickTidal, on 28 December 2010 - 05:50 PM, said:

Ain, on 27 December 2010 - 11:58 AM, said:

All of my friends are having get-togethers for NYE. This does not include me. Not that they're snubbing me, it's just that I can't find anything. Mrff.

New Years is one of those nights that almost NEVER lives up to the hype. You plan to go out and do something big and plan on having a blast, but something always goes astray and then you spend your whole day off (ie. New Years Day) recovering which always feels a bit of a waste to me.

I've done the nights out at some pricey, or full up event and it always serves to only piss me off and then later on trying to get a cab home you have to have magic fucking spewing out your ass to get one.

I've done the big house parties, which are okay...and usually aren't too disappointing, though cleaning after them is a bitch. My gf and her sister host one every year...and in the 3 years I've been dating her the crowd that gathers get's smaller and smaller each year.

My advice (which is what I would do if I weren't roped into the gf's house party by association) is to buy some dinner and snacks you love, get some good DVD's, books and or Video Games...and just avoid all the the shit involved in the stupid holiday and hibernate. This can include a friend or two to keep you company....but never bother to make a big deal of it, cause it can only lead to let down. Call it an anti-New Years get together, and treat it like a fun night just hanging out with your close friends.

If I had my way, it would just me me and the missus hanging out and doing the things we like to do.

Yeah, I guess you're right. Besides, I'm not yet 18, so it's kind of contingent upon me that I go with the family. Stupid, but there you go.

MTS, on 28 December 2010 - 06:38 PM, said:

Protip though AIJ: Go to Falls Festival down in Lorne (or Summadayze if that's what you prefer). That's what I've been doing for the last 3 New Years, and it rarely disappoints. Booze, music and mates, it's all you need. The New Year celebrations are just a bonus, and not even the highlight.

Sounds awesome. Wish I could go there this year...ah well, maybe 2011.

Groove is messed because I have this queer sensation of my forehead being stretched. Is it the long hours I spend on the computer? I sure hope not.

[Tapper]

In a music-contest square-off against both
a canadian chick and the aussie bartender who I r teeally want to take home.... Low point is Tony Braxton, Spanish guitar

[amphibian]

Tapper, on 29 December 2010 - 11:24 PM, said:

In a music-contest square-off against both
a canadian chick and the aussie bartender who I r teeally want to take home.... Low point is Tony Braxton, Spanish guitar

Play "No Diggity" by Blackstreet. Women love that song.

I need to create a list of good songs that women flat out love and guys can still play on the jukebox without caving.

[Ain't_It_Just_]

I can't log into Facebook for some reason. Thus, I can't contact my friend and give him an urgent message. Rrrk.

[Centzon Totochtin]

Does your friend not have a phone? Has facebook really become some peoples sole means of communication?? *shudder*

This post has been edited by Centzon Totochtin: 30 December 2010 - 07:24 AM

[Adjutant Stormy~]

Well, my Stonewielder is officially lost in the mail somewhere.

[Ain't_It_Just_]

Centzon Totochtin, on 30 December 2010 - 07:18 AM, said:

Does your friend not have a phone? Has facebook really become some peoples sole means of communication?? *shudder*

Fear not. I needed to get on FB....to get his phone number. Yeah.

S'all good now though.

[Tapper]

Tapper, on 29 December 2010 - 11:24 PM, said:

In a music-contest square-off against both
a canadian chick and the aussie bartender who I r teeally want to take home.... Low point is Tony Braxton, Spanish guitar

I was sooo drunk when I wrote that... and I have the hang-over shakes right now.
No diggity was played, it was one of her selections.

[RodeoRanch]

I sent a note to the Aussie love of my life laying out my feelings. I don't like expressing that sort of stuff but I figured it was best to put my cards on the table.

I have no idea what sort of response I'll get. I may throw up.

[amphibian]

Tapper, on 30 December 2010 - 11:27 AM, said:

I was sooo drunk when I wrote that... and I have the hang-over shakes right now.
No diggity was played, it was one of her selections.

See!

The list will be made in a few days.

[Tsundoku]

@Rodeo
Good luck.

As for me, I have a nice new place with all my stuff here, but I just can't summon up the energy to unpack beyond what I'm immediately using.

I have a couple of invitations to NYE events, but for some reason I just can't seem to get enthusiastic about it this year. Which is odd, because NYE has always been my favourite event of the year.

I think I have an ill-timed case of the "blahs".

This post has been edited by Sombra: 31 December 2010 - 04:28 AM

[Centzon Totochtin]

So you should come with the young and enthusiastic Shiara and I! We'll make it fun!

Packing is messing with my grove, I hate packing.

[Ain't_It_Just_]

My brother had gastro and he gave it to me, but the symptoms only kicked in during NYE. Meaning I spent the entire night feeling like shit and unable to sleep. Still have aching joints, burning fever, and a stomach that feels like its hosting an ulcer convention. Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh.

[Adjutant Stormy~]

Don't worry, NYE for the millennium I had epic food poisoning. Both ends. I feel your lain, and yet it could be much worse...

[amphibian]

Ain, on 01 January 2011 - 09:38 AM, said:

My brother had gastro and he gave it to me, but the symptoms only kicked in during NYE. Meaning I spent the entire night feeling like shit and unable to sleep. Still have aching joints, burning fever, and a stomach that feels like its hosting an ulcer convention. Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh.

As in gastroenteritis?

I had that once in Nepal. It was awful. Lost something like 15% of my body weight at the time and was essentially non-sentient for a week. My family did a great job taking care of me and I was back to normal about a month later.

They tell you to boil your water in third world countries - but they don't tell you not to enjoy bowls of soup/noodles from a roadside restaurant...