Mood:
a-okTopic: La vie
It's New Year's Eve—big whoop. Enter the true Grinch of this holiday. I don't care what kind of awesome party you're hosting or how many bars you're taking shots at tonight...I hate New Year's Eve.
Each year, everyone is out trying to top last year's party. Chances are, you're with a group of friends who each have their own agenda, so you end up at a place you don't want to be at midnight. The worst part of it is the couples. It's worse than Valentine's Day! The couples are kissing, while all the singletons are whoring themselves out to find that perfect kiss.
Last year, I stayed vowed to stay home and was asleep before 2009 reared its ugly face, and this year, I'm following suit. Although it seems like 2009 really shit on me this year, there were some good things to come out of it. And since everyone else is looking back on 2009, I guess I will too—one last time before I give it the middle finger and call it a day.
- Although I stopped bartending this year, I still took two wine classes which I enjoyed very much. Not only did I learn more about wine, but I met groups of great people, with whom I still talk to. I also tried my first glass of Dom Perignon bubbly...yum!
- Discovered Steven Ward of Tough Love...need I say more?
- When my CD player in my car quit working half-way through the year, I was pretty certain my life was over. But, I actually developed a liking for morning talk radio. I often listen to Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, J-Tweezy and the Wakeup Syndicate, The Rod Ryan Show, or Ryan Seacrest.
- I entered a lot of writing contests. I mailed my work to New York, Chicago, and LA among many others. Did I win any of them? Nope, but it's still great to get my work out there.
- John Mayer finally released a new album, which I love. He has also gotten back to writing in his blog. I will be sitting 4th row at his concert in March.
- I missed the Hanson concert...so, there's that. On the other hand, I went to my first country concert (Sugarland/George Strait) and I went to my first rap concert (T-Pain/Lil Wayne).
- I saw Jerry Seinfeld live!
- In career moves, I celebrated my one-year at LSU. I was able to write many great stories, including my piece on the Golden Girls 50th Anniversary. I gave my first presentation, speaking to the Campus Communicators. I also got a job writing once and month for House & Home Magazine.
- Saw many great movies, including Jonas Brothers Concert in 3D, Julie & Julia, and The Soloist.
- I participated in the Baton Rouge Wine Walk Downtown...several times over.
- I baked and cooked my way through the year, experimenting with 20 new recipes.
- And last, but not least, I read 27 books this year! Go me.
For 2010, I am still going to work on putting myself first. However, it's important for me to improve my relationships with my friends, family and loved ones this year. I have officially named 2010 the year I write my book. While I have already started writing it, the real work will happen this year, because I just can't wait any longer. I am still going to be writing for House & Home Magazine and keeping up with this blog, just beware that it might be book-talk. And after reaching my financial goal of 2009, paying off all of my credit card debt, I am anxious about my money in 2010—because I'm continuing to save it this year.
So yeah, if you're going out tonight, don't puke. And please don't drink and drive.
