This was the first year I’ve ever in my life spent new year’s eve in a different time zone. I watched the ball drop in NYC, but for once it wasn’t yet time to drink the champagne.
And now I’m waiting for my husband to drink his water and eat his bread (preventative measures…he’s not really hungry or thirsty) so I can go to bed.
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In college was my first time being in the same time zone as the ball, so I’ve never “gotten” it. New Year’s Day without the Rose Parade though….sniff….Happy New Year!
I’ve never been in the same time zone as the ball. Have a wonderful New Year!
I thought for sure I could “cheat” the kids into thinking the 11pm (on the coast) was the mark of the “real” new year…nope. They didn’t show it on tv so they made me let them ALL stay up until midnight. I was SO tired but they actually slept in for a change! Since they usually don’t stay up past 9 or so, I was so surprised they did it!