Comments on: Ugh. New Year’s. http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/ A personal finance blog for career minded women with small budgets and big dreams. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:42:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2424 Anonymous Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:27:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2424 In Charleston, SC they have a free celebration downtown that used to be "First Night" but is now "Happy New Years Charleston". There are performances around downtown including gospel singers, improv comedy, African drumming, etc., and it ends with a fireworks show. It is totally free! In Charleston, SC they have a free celebration downtown that used to be “First Night” but is now “Happy New Years Charleston”. There are performances around downtown including gospel singers, improv comedy, African drumming, etc., and it ends with a fireworks show. It is totally free!

]]> By: MEG http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2410 MEG Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:25:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2410 I'm headed to Vegas for New Years. I won't be on the strip or partying it up in a club though (and not just because I'll be there with family). <br/><br/>I stay downtown and celebrate New Years on Freemont Street. They have several live bands (usually some good, big names) and great light shows. And the crowd isn't quite so crazy as on the strip. <br/><br/>I wish I was going to be with friends or my BF, but my family invited me to Vegas, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity! With any luck I'll be at the tables winning thousands of dollars as the ball drops. :-) I’m headed to Vegas for New Years. I won’t be on the strip or partying it up in a club though (and not just because I’ll be there with family).

I stay downtown and celebrate New Years on Freemont Street. They have several live bands (usually some good, big names) and great light shows. And the crowd isn’t quite so crazy as on the strip.

I wish I was going to be with friends or my BF, but my family invited me to Vegas, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity! With any luck I’ll be at the tables winning thousands of dollars as the ball drops. :-)

]]> By: Amy http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2406 Amy Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:31:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2406 I always host a "boring new years eve party" for my friends. Everyone always have the option of coming over and hanging out with me as long as they know it will be BORING. It's usually a small gathering but it has started to get the reputation of not being boring so more people show up each year. <br/><br/>This year theme is the Boring New Year's Eve Pajama party.<br/><br/>Happy New Year! I always host a “boring new years eve party” for my friends. Everyone always have the option of coming over and hanging out with me as long as they know it will be BORING. It’s usually a small gathering but it has started to get the reputation of not being boring so more people show up each year.

This year theme is the Boring New Year’s Eve Pajama party.

Happy New Year!

]]> By: Nicole http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2405 Nicole Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:26:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2405 Totally!!! LOL! Totally!!! LOL!

]]> By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2404 Anonymous Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:36:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2404 I agree that the more hyped a party is, the less fun it's bound to be. Even if it is a really fun party, I'm always thinking in the back of my head: "This is awesome. But is it *$150* awesome?" I'd rather have half a plane ticket to visit my friends in other cities, or $150 in the bank, instead! I agree that the more hyped a party is, the less fun it’s bound to be. Even if it is a really fun party, I’m always thinking in the back of my head: “This is awesome. But is it *$150* awesome?” I’d rather have half a plane ticket to visit my friends in other cities, or $150 in the bank, instead!

]]> By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2401 Anonymous Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:47:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2401 I live in NYC and agree with the $150 wristband when there's 1 bartender for 1000 people...plus last year the bouncer tried to get ppl to pay extra to get to the front of the line, and there was one bathroom!!! Let's just say I won't be doing that again this year. I live in NYC and agree with the $150 wristband when there’s 1 bartender for 1000 people…plus last year the bouncer tried to get ppl to pay extra to get to the front of the line, and there was one bathroom!!! Let’s just say I won’t be doing that again this year.

]]> By: Kizz http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2399 Kizz Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:16:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2399 I'm mostly a stay at homer for NYE but last year friend's turned me on to a really cool event within walking distance of both our houses so we socialized at their place, went to a local art school where there's this crazy steam pipe exhibition and tons of people from the 'hood carrying their champagne and plastic glasses. We rang in the new year there then back to their place for waffles then I walked home with my dog. It was possibly the most perfect NYE I've ever had and I'm looking forward to a repeat performance. I’m mostly a stay at homer for NYE but last year friend’s turned me on to a really cool event within walking distance of both our houses so we socialized at their place, went to a local art school where there’s this crazy steam pipe exhibition and tons of people from the ‘hood carrying their champagne and plastic glasses. We rang in the new year there then back to their place for waffles then I walked home with my dog. It was possibly the most perfect NYE I’ve ever had and I’m looking forward to a repeat performance.

]]> By: Little Miss Moneybags http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2397 Little Miss Moneybags Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:42:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2397 I used to work at an office in Times Square, and that killed ANY desire I had to do New Year's there. <br/><br/>My favorite parties were the ones I had in college--my best friend and I went to different schools, and always made sure to spend New Year's together, catching up and making themed resolutions. <br/><br/>I'm now a belly dancer in addition to my day job, and this year (like last year) I'll be working New Year's Eve. It's a lot of fun--they tend to be really high end parties, and I get paid to be there, plus I'm more than just an attendee, I'm the entertainment! The downside is not being with loved ones, but since my friends and I never do anything for NYE, I don't mind too bad. I used to work at an office in Times Square, and that killed ANY desire I had to do New Year’s there.

My favorite parties were the ones I had in college–my best friend and I went to different schools, and always made sure to spend New Year’s together, catching up and making themed resolutions.

I’m now a belly dancer in addition to my day job, and this year (like last year) I’ll be working New Year’s Eve. It’s a lot of fun–they tend to be really high end parties, and I get paid to be there, plus I’m more than just an attendee, I’m the entertainment! The downside is not being with loved ones, but since my friends and I never do anything for NYE, I don’t mind too bad.

]]> By: xo http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2396 xo Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:45:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2396 I live in NYC. Last year was my best new years. Me and a bunch of friends hung out at home, drinking wine & getting dressed. Then we all turned up at a loft party (that we heard about earlier that day from a neighbor) with a couple six packs. There was dancing, a live band, etc. It was only a 5 minute walk from home. We ended up at a really crowded bar afterwards.<br/><br/>We probably spent about $20 or $30 each and had a really great, low-key time. The lack of planning kept expectations low. I live in NYC. Last year was my best new years. Me and a bunch of friends hung out at home, drinking wine & getting dressed. Then we all turned up at a loft party (that we heard about earlier that day from a neighbor) with a couple six packs. There was dancing, a live band, etc. It was only a 5 minute walk from home. We ended up at a really crowded bar afterwards.

We probably spent about $20 or $30 each and had a really great, low-key time. The lack of planning kept expectations low.

]]> By: Nicole http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/12/27/ugh-new-years/#comment-2395 Nicole Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:37:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=345#comment-2395 I heart fondue. I heart fondue.

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