We cannot/should not stay home for New Year countdowns.
Yes another one of my weird theories.
That explains why I love countdown parties at Downtown East.
Free entrance, some Taiwanese celebrities (think 曹格/范玮琪), and the oh-so-touching "Auld Lang Syne" 大合唱 when the clock strikes 12.
BUT not this year.
Just because the organizers decided to charge $75 for a Hoobastank concert.
(PS: Nothing against Hoobastank, but one whole nite of Hoobastank??? Give me BLACK EYED PEAS or PUSSYCAT DOLLS anytime.)
To demonstrate how firmly I hold on to my theories, refer to New Year's Eve 2007.
My family decided to stay home.
My friends expressed no interest in countdown parties.
I randomly suggested having dinner with an ex-classmate who happened to be on MSN.
She brought her boyfriend along.
I was the biggest lightbulb in the restaurant.
We parted after dinner.
It was 3 hours to midnite.
Why go home?
So I went Orchard Cineleisure for a depressing anti-war movie "In The Valley Of Elah".
Yes. Alone. On New Year's Eve.
Took a train to Clarke Quay, waited for the clock to strike 12, witnessed the crazy crowds.
And took a train home.
Don't make me feel sorry for myself.
No "self-pity" in Royboy's dictionary.
Maybe I should just stay home this year and watch the live telecast of Taipei's countdown party.
Although that's not really what I want.
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