what are you doing new years?

"Ah, but in case I stand one little chance,

Here comes the jackpot question in advance.

What are you doing New Years,

New Years Eve?

Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight,

When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night

Welcoming in the New Year

New Year's Eve

What are you doing New Years Eve?"

This is the first time in my history of New Year celebrations that I've actually planned to do something! The impulsive side of my 18 year-old mind is finding itself drawn to a masquerade party being thrown at a local pub in the ritzy downtown area of Edmonton, while the logical side is 'are you nuts? nu-uh : this is a galaxy outside your comfort zone! Dancing? Staying up late? TSK!' But now I'm shrugging it off. Oh well. The rebellious side of me has gotta shine through once in a while, right?

But this is as rebellious as it gets, folks. My girlfriends and I are going out to dance and eat large amounts of deep-friend food until the clock is well into the new year. At a fancy joint. On the classiest street of Edmonton. This is the extent of my 'partying'.

We are leaving the drunk-dancing and boy ogling to the girls of the trashy clubs down the street.

Did I mention this was a masquerade?! Who doesn't like to wear a fancy mask and act all mysterious? Just getting dressed up in general is fabulous. I'm very excited, but also a tad anxious, despite the fact that I've already confirmed who is attending, how everyone is getting to the event, where we are meeting, how we are leaving, and where we are crashing.... I can't help the OCD-side of my brain! I can't function without a plan, a back up plan, and a set of last resorts.

Ha, some rebellious streak I have.

Anywho. Enjoy your New Years Eve, whether you are going out downtown or catching a few extra zzz's after a long week. I wish you a happy and healthy new year!

Loveeeeee, Dani.