For me, nothing much happened on New Year’s Day. As far as I can see, it was just another day in a long lineup of days for me. On the eve of New Year’s Day, I watched a movie late into the night, and considering how I didn’t get any nap, I fell asleep pretty quickly. And while everyone else was counting down to the New Year, I was snug in my bed, dead to the world.
It was that way because I didn’t really see the point of being awake or anything. I was not planning on attending the crossover service because it would have been a bad idea to try it in my area. At the time, this place was still deserted, so coming home alone in the wee hours of the morning would have ended on a terrible note for me, and that’s no way to start the New Year.
So, I slept through the night and woke up sometime around seven. Now that it was morning, it was okay for me to get out of the house. And I did. The streets were empty and clean, something that was a rarity. I actually enjoyed walking down them, and the air smelt so fresh, that I could just keep breathing it in.
The only downside to the day was the harsh sunlight, it was so mean and hot, as if it was trying to punish me for not observing the crossover. Anyway, it was harsh enough to force me to go back home where I spent the rest of the day doing normal things. Like binge-watching series, playing music at the loudest volume, and blogging.
Of course, I also spoke to my family members on that day, wishing them all a happy new year. I think that was the highlight of it all for me, having to speak to my family. And it was not a short talk, you know how conversations like this can be, leading from one topic to the other until shockingly, one hour has gone by. Thankfully, it was a WhatsApp call, so airtime wasn’t an issue.
Oh, and before I forget, I also went on a stroll that evening. By the time the sun had gone down, it was the perfect weather to get out of the house and receive the cool breeze and that was what I was planning to do. I made my way into my school and simply strolled around it. This was something I hadn’t done in quite a long time. The last time I strolled like that was during my ND 1 days and that was when I was staying in the school hostel.
In the evenings and during weekends, the school was always partially empty and it always made for good strolling grounds. And on the evening of January 1st, I took such strolls again and it reminded me of just how far I had come from the naïve fresher of NDs. It truly was a blessing.
Soon, I got tired of walking, so I took a bike back home and continued my movies because I didn’t really want to do much work that day. And that was how it was until the day was over and 1st slowly blended right into 2nd. And the New Year’s Day was over.
So friends, there you have it. My New Year’s Day. It wasn’t all that fun seeing as I spent it alone, but I enjoyed spending it by myself because it gave me time to think about a lot. I thought about the past year, my achievements, and my failures. I then thought about the coming year and everything I was looking to achieve. There is so much in store for us this year, we just have to be willing to go hard after it.
All in all, it was a great day and a good start to the New Year because as it stands, I’m just not gonna stress myself for nobody.
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I could not meet my friends of village on new year day because I did travelling that day. But, I greeted my homies with all heart.i hugged my parents and wished them happy new year.
That's great. All that alone makes it worth it!
I don’t like the way you spent it alone though
Do better next time sir
Hehe...😂
Some days are like that ooo!
I could make plans and then when it comes to time to get out, I'll just change my mind. Not like there's anything for me to do.
But no worries, I'll definitely do better next time, ma!🤗
New year has started but all other things are same old but we should not live in so much isolation we should meet friends and spend some time with each other.
Yeah, we definitely should.
I have a lot to learn!
Yeah.
I think I can only remember sleeping into the new year just once. However, this does in no way mean anyone is less or more of anything. I still feel that our national state influences this kind of thing. Or is it because we're much older?
Normally, I still use that time to send messages to my extended family, especially. And I understand the way you may think it's just another day, yes it is, but in the company of others, there is always something for each person to be grateful for.
Indeed... there will always be something to be grateful for. I look forward to the next New Years Day celebration.
We shall be there by God's grace..
Well, you did the most during the new year in my humble opinion. Reminiscing over the goals you achieved during the previous years and planning how to get better is a strategy of winners. The sun didn't let you go out in the afternoon maybe because you wanted using her own time to shine while it's her time to shine, I see that the evenings was fruitful for you also since it was your own time to shine hahaha...
You had a great New year celebration one can tell from your post...
I enjoyed reading through🙏🙏
I did as my introvert spirit told me to...😅
I don't have strength for stress biko, even on New year's day
Your new year day was spent uniquely. Such a holiday gives time for self reflection like you rightly stated. I had a similar new year day with my wife and son only. The first time I would have a holiday within such a small circle.
Exactly... it's mind opening and gives one time to think clearly!
There’s one thing I do say, it doesn’t matter how it happens what matters is are you happy doing it. Your new year might now be so fun but as long as you’re fulfilled and happy, that’s what matters the most.
And like you said, there’s a lot for us this year, we just have to take it and work on it.
Yeah... the year is filled with possibilities and we must be ready for it all!