It’s 6AM here on the east coast of the United States, but I know that we’ve begun to roll into 2019 out further east in Australia, New Zealand, etc…I think.
Wanted to get this thread going to see what’s up with everyone for New Years. So folks – what’s good?
I am working from home today, but don’t have much to do. Will probably shove off around noon or so. Originally my GF and I were supposed to be having people over to our house tonight, but seems those plans have kind of fizzled out over the past week or so. Fine by me! I love a night in, and a quiet night in is even better. Figure we’ll get some Chinese food, listen to records, and enjoy our little family. My GF will probably drink a little, but that doesn’t bother me. None for me, thanks! Pass the San Pellegrino, please.
What are you all up to? Hope you all have an awesome, sober new year!
It’s 11.30 am in the UK, I’m about to put dinner on and then visit a friend for a coffee with the kids, I’m probably going to be in bed before the new year chimes in, it’s just another day to me and the boys are too young to celebrate
12:25 pm CET here, just finished late late breakfast. Going to shower and then check out the local stores here. After that I’ll unbox my clothes and pc stuff, assemble some shelves, tidy up and so on
No party planned, I’ll stay at home in my cozy blanket on my couch munching snacks
My kids are finally home and we plan on buying a parakeet today. Not many errands to run, would like to work out and then we plan on staying in for the evening.
I’m spending the day getting myself together, have been in hibernation mode the last few days. Housework and laundry, then some reflection on 2018. I know there has been lots of good things that I need to remind myself of.
There will be a local fireworks display at 7pm and a good view of it from the field across from our house, so will watch that with some cocoa to keep warm. Then TV and snackfest, a final feast to see out 2018. Not sure I will make it to midnight
Looking forward to my first new year’s Day without a hangover for as long as I can remember, am planning on getting along to my local parkrun as that seems like a pretty good way to start a new year!
Almost inevitably, the end of the year can cause pause for reflection. Days like today make me think of New Years’ past. As I go back in time, I see how things have changed for me for the better over the years.
Last year, NYE was awesome. Chilled at home, sober, hanging out with the dogs. Watched funny stuff on TV, I think I binged some old episodes of “Are you being served?”
The year before was different. I went to a bar and got pretty drunk. Although nothing too bad happened (thankfully), I still don’t like thinking about it and I don’t recall much of it anyways, other than having to convince the bouncer to not kick my friend out for breaking a glass (he was utterly shitted by 9PM).
And, finally, the year before that (and every other one previously) was a pure shitstorm. I went to a house party, got very drunk and stoned, made a fool of myself, drove home (About 20 minutes on the road, that’s 20 minutes too many), and was deathly sick the next day. I put down an entire bottle of Tanqueray on my own, and then some. I remember not being able to stop getting sick until about 4 or 5pm on New Years Day. I wasted the whole day sleeping and getting sick. I am SO glad that days like that one just aren’t a part of my life anymore! I am also relieved that I am not that stupid anymore (drunk driving etc), and that my carelessness and negligence never ended up hurting anyone, or worse.
Best part? I don’t feel in the least that I am missing out by not going out to the bars or elsewhere. Not even a little. That shit is amateur hour, and I’ll be damned if I would ever again willingly waste my time getting blitzed and sacrificing the whole next day recovering. That trade-off is just not worth it - it isn’t even close.
Entering 2019 with freedom and a clear conscience – that’s the way to do it, and we’re gonna do it!
Even when I did drink, I never enjoyed New Years. Last year I chose to stay at home. This year, I’ll do the same. It’s 12:40pm here, already took my dog on a long walk and going to get some work done soon, then cleaning. The night will be spent watching Netflix and I’ll be in bed early, glad to be not waking up hungover and regretful. I’ll be starting 2019 the way I want to continue, sober. Hope you all have a good day / night!
I love this thread, I work today and will be home tonight with the 2 teenagers as far as I know right now but thanks for the reminder to reflect on this last year. I haven’t been doing that much lately and it’s certainly been a year worth reflecting on! I hope you all enjoy ringing in the new year sober, I know this is my first one and I don’t suspect I’ll make it up for midnight lol.
I’m at work today. Just sitting in a cafe having lunch. Will be at home chilling tonight with my other half. If I’m still awake at midnight it’ll be a miracle lol
Day 2 for me today, going to work then home for the night with my pups and son. Shutting off my my phone so I cant see the calls wondering where I am and when im showing up to the party. This is the first year in a long time I will not be sleeping off a major hang over tomorrow. Starting off the New Year right. Happy New Year.
8:50am here on day 116. Last year my wife and I were at a wedding on NYE. It was a blast but I was hungover for 2 days. This year my 2 teenage daughters will be out and my wife & I will be watching TV, eating some French Onion Soup and chilling. Glad that I will be able to be my daughter’s designated driver. She will be at a party on a local college campus and I feel better doing her driving rather than having her wait around for Uber. This will be my first sober NYE in probably 30-35 years (except for 5 years ago when I had stomach flu with a houseful of people!). Looking forward to checking in on this thread throughout the night.
I’m going to a wedding. We are friends of the brides family, and it will be nice to see a woman I first met when she was the age my daughter is now, enter that next phase of her life.
I would imagine that most of the older folks will clear out of the reception pretty early and let the “kids” party for NYE. I am one of those older folks. Not that I fear being tempted to drink. I don’t fear it at all. It’s just that NYE parties are in my past, and I am perfectly content with this.
Wishing all the beautiful souls here at TS a Happy clean and sober New Year.
My daughter called to ask me if she could stay at her mums as they are having a party. My old drinking head would have said no and my pride and ego would have ruled her question out. My serenity, sober head told her to do whatever she wanted and that made her more happy so shes having a party with her mum, stepdad and stepbrother. I just hope she kicks their arses at the board games I dont miss trying to control people, places or things!
Me, I’ll be spending it eating my bodyweight in pizza, finishing the last of the Christmas coffee and then going to bed. Early start tomorrow and to be honest even at the height of my drink and drug taking I was never really interested in NYE. Everyday was like NYE to me
Anyway, may the new year bring you all what you truly desire, and I know theres quite a few birthday in sobriety tomorrow so for those I say well done, and pray to my higher power that I will stay sober another 24 hours
and we plan on buying a parakeet today. Not many errands to run, would like to work out and then we plan on staying in for the evening.
sure I will make it to midnight 
I dont miss trying to control people, places or things!