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lemon_difficult90 t1_j2dm3x2 wrote

This is my first NYE alone as an adult, and although I’m not the party sort, it was always nice to have somebody to spend the evening with. I’m pretty bummed about it. I’m gonna deep clean my apartment and do my best to pretend it’s any other Saturday. I don’t think I’ve had a worse year than 2022, so the blackeyed peas I’m making have an awful lot of work to do tomorrow.

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Stampdaddy7 t1_j2dp0wv wrote

For a second I thought you were gonna listen to the Black Eyed Peas, I was gonna say don’t do that you’ll only make it worse!

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eziam t1_j2dv7pv wrote

Shes got a feeling...

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lemon_difficult90 t1_j2e18zo wrote

Incidentally, the only fun NYE party I’ve ever been to was 2009 going on 2010, and I Gotta Feeling played a prominent role. 😂

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RejoiceRejoice t1_j2etchf wrote

Give it a few years and you'll almost be WANTING to be alone on NYE! Tonight will hopefully be some board games (if I can rally folks) and asleep before midnight.

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manyamile t1_j2djbbm wrote

NYE plans fell apart. I'm not remotely upset by this.

With some luck, it will be a quiet night of eating bone-in pork chops, drinking whisky, and watching Glass Onion on Netflix.

Tomorrow I'll be up early to plant onions.

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iluvpntbtr t1_j2dkv95 wrote

Started day out taking my teen to swim practice.

We’ll spend the evening having fondue as we do every NYE. Cheese then broth. We received the fondue pot for a wedding gift. Just celebrated our 17 year anniversary yesterday.

Happy New Years!

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liza_spinelli t1_j2eo9rv wrote

At first glance I thought this said “taking out my teeth”

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Colt1911-45 t1_j2ezjrx wrote

Nice! We used to fondue for new years when I was a kid many moons ago. This is a thing they should bring back. Its fun and social

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adognamedgoat t1_j2dm0ru wrote

Trying to decide how much I should be in public. My parents were with us during the first half of the week and my dad tested positive for covid on Wednesday night. We'd last seen him Wednesday morning (at which point, he tested negative - with flying and a potential exposure four days prior, they were being extra cautious around us).

We're 72 hours out without symptoms and I tested negative, but it's weird how in the first half of this pandemic, we would have been expected to stay home for ten days and now we're told to just go out into the world and watch for symptoms. I don't want to make other people sick! I know three older people who have died this month from covid.

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Herculicia t1_j2eaxhe wrote

For what it's worth I tested negative for six days after exposure, even with symptoms starting day 3. Then bam, positive. I think the jury is still out on whether you're contagious or not during this period. 🤷‍♀️

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adognamedgoat t1_j2eizsr wrote

If I had symptoms I would definitely just assume I was positive. I had it in September and got boosted three weeks ago, so hopefully my immunity is at peak levels.

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juwanna-blomie t1_j2dl1n8 wrote

Is anyone doing anything, apart from house parties, that isn’t a shitty cash grab tonight?

Feel like everything is “pay $10-20 to be allowed into a place, and you get a 1oz pour of the cheapest sparkling substance known to mankind! What a steal!”

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WildSwimming9311 t1_j2dmtl0 wrote

PLF’S Decemberween at Diversity. Big line of up RVA DJ’s, drink ticket included with entry. actual drink, not a piddly glass of ‘champagne’. Live artists, burlesque, fire spinners, and some food trucks will be there. Always a good time.

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Cardolini t1_j2dy8c6 wrote

Am I seeing that tickets are $77?

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ratchmond t1_j2e04zy wrote

Yes. It’s an 8 hour event with tons of performers, DJs, art pieces, etc. It was voted one of the top NYE events in the country by Ticketmaster. Pricey but worth it imo. Although I’m biased because I’ll be performing there tonight! :)

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BabyBat07 t1_j2dldbx wrote

I swear those groups of joggers in Westhampton have a death wish because who wears dark clothes to go running in thick fog?? I swear I almost creamed a few of them because they weren’t visible until I was right up on them.

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predicktable_x t1_j2ejar7 wrote

Well, it was foggy. Bright colors would help but not all that much.

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BabyBat07 t1_j2ev9dd wrote

The ones wearing neon colors were slightly more visible at least

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DefaultSubsAreTerrib t1_j2dihht wrote

We usually stream the fireworks from Paris so the kids can do the countdown well before midnight.

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veryfunbags t1_j2fimvj wrote

Do you just do like CNN or how do you do this? First year with a kid who actually kind of gets what’s going on!

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ratchmond t1_j2e0tfa wrote

I’m performing at Decemberween tonight at Diversity! Event is 8 pm - 4 am. Tickets are pricey BUT it’s an 8 hour event, with drink included, and access to tons of art/performances/multiple DJs/etc. It’s going to be super fun!

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SorryDuplex t1_j2d5jwf wrote

I’m moving all day

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eziam t1_j2dv45n wrote

New place is almost always exciting!

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megachickabutt t1_j2ejbxb wrote

The actual moving part sucks though. Those last few trips where you are just throwing miscellaneous shit in black trash bags always seems to drag on.

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Stitchmond t1_j2dibkg wrote

While we're on the topic, something I really hate is when the word ultimate is used to mean "the best" when all it really means is "the last." This is the ultimate day of the year.

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manyamile t1_j2djnx4 wrote

🏆 10 points awarded to the word nerd. Don't get me started on the misuse of penultimate either.

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DustySleeve t1_j2dk1x3 wrote

Gotta love a partially correct pedant. Why make up things to be mad about? It means both, prolly from ultimate heights

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Stitchmond t1_j2dsye6 wrote

Homie, the phrase "ultimate heights" means the "last heights," as in the tallest, not necessarily the best or greatest. Your use only reinforces my argument.

I know meanings of words change, but it's through misuse. The dumbest people are driving the car of English language.

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DustySleeve t1_j2dwfnj wrote

The english vehicle is a collection of teutonic plates and anglican machinery assembled with latin duct tape and propelled by farts and prayers. Its neither beautiful in itself nor deserving of adoration to the point of gatekeeping. What is it with redditors on this sub thinking theyre smarter than everyone else? Do only the least secure people live here?

The best users of english in my life barely spoke it, but were able to simplify enough for us to cooperate, get to work, and joke around. More to the point i didnt reinforce your point, i suggested a context that contradicts it and you said nah uh not always in more words. Literally just read more than one listed definition in a dictionary since im sure authority appeals to you. Er, reverse that? One of the bigger collegiate authoritative dictionaries lists alternate definitions by found usage amount, not definition supremacy, and if theyre fine with that so am i

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Stitchmond t1_j2dy9xq wrote

You're the one who responded to me in order to prove me wrong, so seems to me we're both displaying a degree of insecurity. I'm just messing around on a stupid social media thing, don't take what I say so seriously. We're just having a chat, not deciding the fate of human communication.

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DustySleeve t1_j2e06j2 wrote

Jfc did not offer proof but here https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultimate look at all them definitions. No really, do that. i dont expect you to admit being wrong based on that downtalking and back pedaling but id like you to be less judgemental, especially irl

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Stitchmond t1_j2e2082 wrote

Dude give up. I know how others use the word ultimate, let me express my distaste for certain uses and you just feel confident in your knowledge that you and everybody else is right. You don't have to argue with me.

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Poke-a-dotted t1_j2d2arg wrote

I’m sick. First time in a while. Currently no plans due to the sickness. Trying to catch up on laundry maybe.

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mam88k t1_j2d7s20 wrote

After a quick grocery run we’re staying in. Family board games, snacks, stream a movie and potentially catch some college football. No need to watch the ball drop, but adult beverages will be in play. All in all a good day. Hope everyone else has a happy new year.

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gleepgloopgleepgloop t1_j2fgoqf wrote

Me too. It's just me and the two kids, so it'll be pretty quiet yet not easy to decide on a movie to watch together. Hoping to convince them to play a board game though that tends to be tough as well. I may pull out the old Atari 2600 to spark some enthusiasm.

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momthom427 t1_j2dh8zh wrote

I may or may not meet a few friends at a brewery later. I’m learning toward not. I’m kind of partied out at this point. I may put my pajamas on, watch a movie, and be snoozing by 10.

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TripawdCorgi t1_j2dkl60 wrote

Did anyone else in the Manchester or nearby neighborhoods notice a weird smell in the fog this morning? Took our pupper out twice around 7/8a and both times there was a chemically smell in the air (not the usual smells that can sometimes waft through the area under the right conditions).

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RufusDelgado t1_j2f8rdr wrote

Yes I live off semmes and it smelled like straight butthole. Might be the river.

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TripawdCorgi t1_j2f9po3 wrote

It wasn't the usual butthole smell (that comes from the waste treatment plant when the winds are just right and the clouds are low). This was like a solvent smell.

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yungperuvianlad t1_j2fevoj wrote

Smelled it in Churchill, I thought it was maybe natural gas (smelled a bit like spoiled eggs). I was going to call the gas company but it went away an hour or so later.

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j2dlmlc wrote

Better half is working so I should start on my resolution to read more. Hitting up either Rosie's or PLP for a 7pm toast because this old lady rarely makes it past 830 anymore.

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orthopteran t1_j2dn1a7 wrote

What’s on your reading list for 2023?

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j2f9fl1 wrote

I purchased so many used ones from the Book Depository that are stacked up. Ones that have been made into shows (Station Eleven, severance) or movies (white noise, women talking, the wonder) and even the manga for Alice in Borderland. Need to read all those!

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indieschoollib t1_j2f0rrx wrote

I did not meet my 2022 GoodReads reading challenge, but there's always 2023. Are you planning to track what you read this coming year anywhere? Any specific reading goal to meet in 2023?

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j2f91w1 wrote

Wasn't thinking of being that organized just hoping for at least a book a month if not more. It's so easy to just play on my phone instead of reading and that's the habit I need to shake.

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100835 t1_j2e2uz7 wrote

Going to Costco, soon I hope. Teenage daughter asked to come and now it's taking her forever to get ready. You would think she's going to Paris fashion week or something. Grrrr..

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upearlyRVA t1_j2d1fuf wrote

Wife likes to clean up the house to bring in the new year, so I'll probably be doing that. Afterwards we will be hanging with some friends.

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cleverocks t1_j2df33e wrote

Driving a dear friend to the airport soon then just piddling around.

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MissLauraCroft t1_j2dswoj wrote

We’re visiting family in Mexico. Today I’m going shopping at an outdoor mall with some friends in the area, and tonight we’re going to an aunt’s house for a midnight dinner of steaks or something. Maybe some piñatas for the kids.

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RileyDL t1_j2du9b9 wrote

I have no major plans, but one of my dear friends was induced at midnight, so here's hoping for a 2022 baby!

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iinaytanii t1_j2duw50 wrote

Went to the gym this morning for the last time for a week or two. Taking a break and avoiding the resolution crowds.

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Melodic_Apple_9504 t1_j2ddgp3 wrote

Working all day, but this evening it’s Goose Live Stream with xmas morning or two and board games with my Honey Bee when I get off of work.

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brat84 t1_j2elrf7 wrote

I was about to say, WHO IS WATCHING GOOSE!? But that’s my cutie. We will be having some Christmas morning! We got a pancake variety to try too. Maybe some board games. Where should I grab dinner at 730p yall!?

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GrayRVA t1_j2dsyjm wrote

There’s a downside to fully enjoying on a road trip with your family and not being on your phone: I didn’t notice my purse, with said phone, was missing until arriving in Roanoke. Thankfully, some amazing person found my abandoned purse at Sheetz and turned it into the store. 4 extra hours of driving later, I finally got to Roanoke again

u/Orthtopteran - That bear episode was less Goldilocks and more thoracic stomping and chewing. Naturally there’s a Reddit post full of people claiming they’d totally fight a grizzly bear.

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spaceforcefighter t1_j2dofei wrote

Plans with friends fell through, so better half and I will cook some food and maybe watch a movie. Sadly she hates football so I will probably miss the night game ☹️. Still, should be quiet but nice.

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Rs90 t1_j2dos23 wrote

There's a small plane flying over Byrd Park and I have no idea how they're managing the fog lol unless they're above it.

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hikinganew t1_j2dlixh wrote

I want to be stuck at work but my car is out of commission and now I’m off work for the foreseeable future. Which is awesome in the sense that it’s going to crush my spirit, thanks universe 😌

But I do have butter chicken and I’m trying to figure it out. I am not a fan of waiting on insurance companies tho.

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WontArnett t1_j2ds2bu wrote

Today is another holiday where I have to huddle in the chair with my dog who is deathly afraid of fireworks, and try to comfort her while she has a massive anxiety attack until 2am.

Ugh, I loathe fireworks.

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urineabox t1_j2eeha1 wrote

prof pet sitter here, have you ever tried a white noise machine and play nature-ish sounds? i will do that while I run the dishwasher, laundry, tv, music, etc to make some noises that lessen the blow for a couple scared doggo clients we have. it’s also learned as a more ‘reactive’ behavior when they are younger so when we, humans, ooh and ahh to anticipate and acknowledge their fear, it continues and then it can be lifelong, sadly.

i’ve learned that letting them come to you for comfort instead of anticipating does help a bit while distracting as best you can so that it’s more background noise can help ease them. there’s also some calming chews vets prescribe that help if given 30 mins before that can lessen their anxiety.

the eye contact and fear they feel is so heartbreaking and some truly need those snuggles. it’s so nice to be needed, used and abused for that purpose though, isn’t it?🐾

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WontArnett t1_j2eiaaa wrote

Yeah— she’s eight years old, so we’ve developed lots of different techniques to comfort her a bit.

She was fine with fireworks until one year we were outside and someone lit off a mortar right over where she was peeing. It’s destroyed her ever since then.

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urineabox t1_j2eugrp wrote

oh that must’ve been awful to witness, im so sorry that happened, shit!

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WontArnett t1_j2ev3dy wrote

Yeah, it wasn’t fun.

Getting another dog that barks at the fireworks for her has helped a lot. But she goes into uncontrollable panic attacks no matter what. Some years are better than others.

I’ll be happy when drone shows replace fireworks.

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AidCookKnow t1_j2dsxxy wrote

Anybody seen NYE accessories, like 2023 glasses or whatever, preferably kid-sized recently? Struck out at target and a couple dollar stores.

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dollfacedx t1_j2dv3go wrote

Party City! They were pretty stocked up with options when I went two days ago. Online still says a lot of items are still in stock.

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RubHerBabyBuggyBmper t1_j2e95jc wrote

Aldi on Broad/Horsepen had some NYE party favor boxes in the fun aisle. Top shelf, about halfway down when I saw them earlier this week.

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Arcangelathanos t1_j2dvcl5 wrote

While I was overseas, my cousin and I had someone show us how to make a specific type of flat bread. She's supposed to come over today to pickup some of her stuff that was in my luggage and, in theory, have a refresh our memory flat bread making session. I told my husband that he's not allowed to watch us make it bc he would be horrified at the amount of oil that is needed.

Nothing else planned though. He's on call and I'm indifferent toward this holiday.

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richmondriverrat t1_j2ecb3t wrote

I had a very interesting conversation on Reddit last night. A random user messaged me and wanted me to come out to Penny Lane pub for shots with him. I was super confused by it, but non the less I was flattered

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stickynohte t1_j2ecutp wrote

Barely got any sleep last night, tossed and turned for hours. Still have no concrete plans tonight but I’m also not opposed to staying in and reading. Off to the gym soon, then attempting to get a small haul of groceries as I’m extremely low on funds.

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fluufhead t1_j2ep96u wrote

Just cleaned out the fridge, that felt really good. Even took the shelves outside to clean them with a brush and garden hose.

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margiemat t1_j2f9bw5 wrote

Going to see Infamous Stringdusters and circles around the sun at the national! A couple bailed due to a broken ankle, so I’ve got 2 tickets for face value if anyone is interested!

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FlexRVA21984 t1_j2fixfc wrote

I used to really love New Year’s Eve and hope for a better year. But after spending virtually every one of them alone for my entire life (I’m 42), NYE is just depressing for me these days. 🤷‍♂️

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BurkeyTurger t1_j2es04v wrote

Trying to get some work done this afternoon but so far my head is not in the game so I'll probably end up finishing things tomorrow.

Other than that just making a small grocery run and solo chilling this evening.

I think I read on here somewhere that sauerkraut and pork is a new year's thing for some people so I'm gonna have that tonight for something different to eat with pulled pork (I smoked a 9lb butt yesterday and already did the standard southern sides).

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skinnylynnie80 t1_j2fhgh5 wrote

In the mountains for the weekend, went for a hike, made a fire, listening to music, We get up and dance to a few songs, then relax, and on and on and on. Started at 3pm, may not make it to midnight, but Significant Other and I are having fun.

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SammysGotAGun t1_j2fqbmr wrote

Hi RVA. It’s been a minute since I’ve been back. Was feeling depressed today and decided to drive 5 hours to eat at Foo Dog before they close for good. Any kind redditors wanna let me and my partner crash on a couch for the night?

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BlueXTC t1_j2fr3wm wrote

Going to watch BBC World News for New Years back home for mum. Drink a little eat a little and then bed.

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