A blizzard eariler today made driving back from work somewhat hazardous.
When I got back, I realized going back out was not a good idea, with the roads continuing to be bad and the likely drunk state of people driving late at night. So, I’m at my apartment by myself for New Year’s… but am I really by myself?
At 11:20pm or so, I decided that, even though no one’s with me, I’m going to enjoy myself. I usually don’t drink by myself, as I’ve been told drinking by one’s self is one of the signs of an alcoholic, but New Year’s is a special occasion, so I break open my bottle of Jack Daniel’s, pour a glass of Coke, add ice and mix. Jack and Coke is my drink of choice, which is what I told one of my friends from work when I had my first Game Night here. He brought over the bottle of Jack as well as a bottle of Captain Morgan, both of which I still have in the pantry as a testament to my utter lack of having people over for social visits.
But, I do realize that having the bottle there at all is an accomplishment in that I did indeed have people over, and even though I’m not with them at the moment, I still know a great deal of awesome people that I don’t speak to or see as often as I should, which is an awful behavior I always need to be aware of and correct. And, of course, I’m also reminded of the current network of friends that I have, and I’m grateful to them for being able to know them and be their friend as well.
So yeah. I’ve decided I’m not actually by myself tonight. It doesn’t matter if I’m not physically with people. I can reflect on each of my friends and how they’ve impacted me and made this year a good one, and hopefully they can do the same with me.
Happy New Year!
I’m sure all your friends are better off for knowing you. Happy New Year!