Jan 06
Doing NYE Sober…
Had you of asked me 6 months ago whether it was possible to remain sober on NYE – I would have most definitely spat my mouthful of alcohol in your face… Assuming of course I was drinking at the time.. Hrmm.. Let me see, 6 months ago, the odd’s are definitely in favour of you smelling like RedBull Vodka…
Now I’m not drunk, nor a drunk (although just say the word)… But lets just say I’ve done A LOT of partying in my time, some occasions harder than others ;) and typically NYE is the one party of the year you DONT miss out on. But as this blog’s subject would suggested I had a somewhat quiet evening…
Now before any of you pass judgement (Yes, I can hear those “He’s changed” murmurs..) let me explain myself…
Exhibit A: One of my friends is a Pro Wake Boarder and has access to a private lake and a speed boat with all the frills. Now about 50 mates decided camping out there with a generator and a DJ on some Decks was an ideal way to spend NYE… Hardly my cup of tea.. Sure the music would have been great, but I’ll wait till I turn hippy, before ‘going to nature’ for a good time…
Exhibit B: I had tickets BBQ Breaks (a dance music event) that started 11am New Years Day! Sponsored (aka a Xmas gift – Thanks Kate!) by a hawt chicky I know. Now I know some of you Professional Party Animals are saying why not just party straight through… Well that’s what happen last year, not good… Long story which wasn’t about to be repeated this year!
Exhibit C: Some remaining friends who did go out clubbing went to venues like the Family with special guests like Pete Tong (UK’s BBC Radio 1‘s Overrated Celeb) and cover charges like $70… As if you would!?! Particularly being in my situation wanting to have a somewhat early night for a BIG New Years Day!
So what did I do? (At this point I must thank you for bothering to read this lengthy post!!).. I attended a close knit little house party which migrated to a local hotel for the ‘count down’ (party poppers, sparklers etc supplied.. Hehe), then after the parties attendees were primed for the evening we drove in to the GPO Hotel where ‘Chef’ had free drink cards waiting… I stayed there for a couple of hours before heading home to prepare for NYD, which is a whole other story I might just share with you all one day…
