Since December 31 was always my dad's birthday, we usually had a family celebration with a miscellaneous collection of family around....noisy happy family sounds - playing board games or making the traditional Dutch Olie bollen, or just running out into the crisp snowy fields sparkling under the moonlit skies.
There were only 2 times that I can remember going out.....once to a nightclub with gals from work back in the '70s, another time to a pub with a boyfriend in the early 1980s - and both times the night was a dud.....and definitely not nearly as fun as the usual family celebrations.
Funny how that is.
When you are used to Celebrating a certain way, to do otherwise somehow doesn't seem right. Even with a crush of people around me - I felt horribly lonely without my family and close friends.
When it comes right down to it, the most precious times are those spent with those you love best.
This year, what with my laryngitis and not being able to do much more than squeak.....my husband and I will spend a very quiet New Year's cuddled up on the couch.....with a shot of Buckley's Mixture for a toast at midnight - if we last that long! - watching the various New Year's celebrations around the world.
My whole world is right here with my husband, and I am happy and comforted that he continually shows me that his Love is a tangible and constant thing......and despite feeling ill this Season - he remains positive and happy, and continually buoys up my spirit out of the negativity of Grinchland.
Here is to 2011 and to whatever it may bring!
The Places you are a part of...
The Memories you hold onto....
And those Unforgettable Moments
when you close your eyes and breathe in Life with a smile...
A New Year is a Reminder to Celebrate All Things that are Good in your World!
To my Mother's side: Gelukkig Nieuwjaar
To my Father's side: Ath Bhliain Faoi Mhaise
To my Husband's side: Feliz Año Nuevo
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My husband completes me, too. I know what you mean about your world being there with him. It’s great, isn’t it?
Cheers to 2011 bringing you good health, laughter, peace, love and more happiness than your heart can hold!
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