by Brian Tuck
Solving Your New Year's Eve Dilemma
No plans for New Year's Eve or too many plans? Both can be a positive problem, so here's some great ideas to bring in the New Year and help you sort out this scheduling pickle.
Be a Yes person
You've held off RSVP'ing to everyone because you are waiting for the perfect plan, now it's starting to come off as rude. Why wait? Say yes! Forewarn your hosts you are not sure of the location you'll be exactly when the New Year hits, but you'll try your best to make it.
It's totally common knowledge and forgivable that partygoers have multiple places to be when the clock hits midnight. Pick two or three favorite events and spend a couple of hours at each. Plan accordingly and all should go smoothly.
Note- Don't pull a Cinderella act. A polite time to sneak out to that last party would be 12:30am. Unless you are not having an amazing time, why fix something that's not broken.
Not a social butterfly?
Spend a quaint evening at home with your closest of friends. Although, making it an open Facebook event has the potential turn into a flash mob event, or worse...an awkward invitee infiltrating your private little group of four. You've only met him a few times through "what's her face" and are certain he's been double dipping at the snack counter.
Keep it simple, some hors d'hoeuvres, champagne and catching up on old times while watching the ball drop. Reflect on the past year's events and get to know Joe Shmoe if he shows up, he may very well be an awesome guy.
Go to an official New Year's Eve ball or event
Book yourself all night at one massive mega bash. Check your local nightlife websites for party information and the options are endless. There is always something for everyone, from classy dinner galas to concerts.
You can also opt for an unforgettable evening at a nightclub if by slim chance you remember dancing on the table or where, when and how you exactly lost your other shoe. Again, no need to pull a Cinderella, leave the drama aside and just have an awesome and safe time, you deserve it.
Host your own New Year's Eve bash
Unless you live in a senior's home, it's the one time of year your neighbors' won't complain. Invite all your friends, put out lots of snacks and some fresh dip for Joe Shmoe.
An excellent option for those in a scheduling dilemma, hosting your own New Year's Eve party sends a message that truly says sorry for your absence from theirs and gets you off of the hook. But don't be offended if your best friend leaves at 12:30am....
