It was New Year’s Eve a few years back and I was celebrating it in an completely different was than before: alone. It was different but not exactly a bad thing. Roommate had moved out. Not up for parties. Just felt like bringing in the new year in a calm, chill manner.
A friend of mine from across the street dropped by on his way out to some party to see if I wanted to join, but I turned him down. Offered him a couple of pregame beers. He stayed for two and headed out about 30 minutes before the ball dropped. About 5 minutes into the new year I get a text from someone I had recently got back in touch with: my ex coworker who was visiting her family for the holidays.
Her: Happy New Years! What are you up to?
Me: Im at home doing absolutely nothing lol. You?
Her: I’m at a club with some friends. what??? Why aren’t you out?
Me: didn’t feel like going out tonight.
Her: well if you’re not doing anything I can always come by and hang out for a bit.