Whatever happened to the long days and nights... staying out til wee hours of the morning, drinking... partying... people watching... more drinking, then a little sleep & up and at it early the next morning...
Gone are those late nites, or should I say early mornings to bed! Here I sit at 11:30pm on a Saturday nite in my PJs, on the couch at home with the TV on & typing away on my laptop!! And already dreading the thought of going to work on Monday morning! : )
I remember when New Years Eve used to be a very special evening - I looked forward to this exciting evening every year - dressing up, makeup, hair & nails done up, and off to a hotel party, drinking and dancing and having the time of my life. There was always a group of us... friends, family, new friends... and then NYs day was a day to relax and unwind from the long night out. Now what's happened? Over the past few years there is not the same excitement on New Years Eve... is this what happens after 40?! I still enjoy the evening, but with all the problems with drinking & driving, it seems not many people celebrate the way they used to.
This NY eve, we took the train to Chicago and did a lot of walking, window-shopping, eating, and a few cocktails. We stopped at various hotel bars for a drink at each one. And by 10pm I was tired! Sitting in the Westin bar people watching from my barstool... seeing gals dressed like they were only 18 again, some drunk, some flirting foolishly with guys at the bar, a few couples eating and hardly speaking to each other... I hope this was never me! I had a nice night, but realized how life changes the older we get. Maybe it' called maturity. Next year I think I will stay home... play cards, drink some cocktails in the comfort of my own home, enjoy the fireplace with the company of my lovable cats and boyfriend, and go to sleep whenever I want and not care about what anyone else thinks!
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