So I had this idea to blog about my past NYEs - enjoy!
2008 was a great year in that I gained a brother-in-law! After being away from my dear MN friends, I was reunited with them on 12.31.08 for a gathering at Scott and Jessica's home in Minneapolis. We had amazing food from the chefs and a serious rock band jam and wii battle.
Here are some photos from 12.31.08:
2007 was an amazing year - I became an aunt!! From the very first moment, my little nephew, Colter, stole my heart. And 2007 also brought me to my new home of Chicago - I could not be happier. I spent 12.31.07 with my new Chicago friends watching college football. Sadly, no photos from that gathering.
Traveling to the NYE party on 12.31.06 was a little tricky....very icy and snowy, but I did make it to Dawn and Helge's home in St. Michael. We had plenty of food, plenty to drink, and even a Texas Hold 'Em tourney. I have to say, I held my own pretty well.
Here is a photo from 12.31.06:
2005 was a great year in that I gained a sister-in-law! To celebrate the end of that year, I was with friends at the MN Music Cafe in St. Paul. Funny story here - I met my twin this night. Honest to God, this woman and I looked EXACTLY alike. It was a little freaky.
Here are some photos from 12.31.05:
It's always so fun to travel to a different city for NYE, and on 12.31.04, that is exactly what I did. I traveled to NYC, and not to see the ball drop, but to celebrate with friends in Brooklyn. It was a fabulous weekend spent in such an amazing city - I don't think I was in bed before 5am the entire time!
Here are some photos from 12.31.04:
"Nikki, we're going to New Orleans for NYE this year," says my friend Leila. "Really, ok, I'll book my ticket," is my reply. And that's what I did. I actually had my ticket booked and hotel booked before my friends did. The NYE celebration in New Orleans is probably my #1 celebration. It was because of the friends, the amazing atmosphere of that city for that holiday, and the events of that night. I can tell you the stories in person one day.
Here are some photos from 12.31.03:
For the life of me, I cannot remember what I did on 12.31.02. I cannot find any pictures of that NYE celebration. I'm sure I did something. My dear friends reading this blog, can you lend any insight?
We all decided to have a BIG NYE. So we paid the $50 or something to attend a NYE bash at the Marriott in downtown St. Paul. (I think it was the Marriott). We had a great group of friends to celebrate with and even met some new friends. hahaha For some odd reason I was obssessed with showing my stomach...don't ask.
Here are some photos from 12.31.01:
After a year of many tears and lessons, I was ready to party on 12.31.00. I hosted a NYE party at the home I was living at in NE Minneapolis and that was the night I was introduced to Goldshlager. Yeah, I don't really like to talk about that night because Goldshlager and I do not mix well.
Here are some photos from 12.31.00:
Y2K. Oooo, so scary. Well, my friends and I braved all the warnings and went out to Cabooze in Minneapolis to listen to Big John Dickerson perform. I remember sitting at our table and watching how every time zone was celebrating NYE on the TVs, and smirking to myself that nothing blew up, there was no madness and panic, everyone was just enjoying themselves.
Here are some photos from 12.31.99:
Who knew that the year 2000 would be one of the most difficult years of my life? But I survived that struggle and have appreciated every day and every year that has followed.
As I look at the struggles my family and friends are facing in 2010 (unemployment, health issues, fertility issues, unhappiness with a job or a relationship), I just pray that we all rely on each other and lean on each other for support. At the end of the day, this is the whole reason we're here.
My peace to you in 2010.
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