Final post of the year

[beelikej]

Well, I've posted the updated CSI-hairguides, so the most important part of my to-do-list is done. In about half an hour I will turn off the computer for the last time this year and cycle to my mom's for New Year's Eve.

Before I go I have some bitching left to do... concerning this icon:



In The Netherlands people are allowed to light their own fireworks on New Year's Eve. (I used to think it was like this all over the world) The rest of the year it's illegal to sell or buy fireworks. Sales start a couple of days before the end of the year and on December 31st you may light whatever you bought from 10 a.m. until 02.00 a.m. Until two years ago you could only blow up stuff from midnight on, but since people were buying such an enormous amounts of fireworks, the government decided they needed more time to get it all out of their system. *rolles eyes*

I used to like New Year's Eve: I loved the anticipation while staying up late and waiting for all the neighbours to go outside at midnight to light up the sky. These days? Not so much. Men in my neighbourhood have been lighting illegal (and very loud) fireworks ever since November, but since the stuff is legally available the explosions have been constant. The noise is making me very cranky and I'm not looking forward to leaving my house and getting on my bike. It will be no fun trying to avoid firecrackers and other exploding stuff:(
Still: my mom is waiting with Oliebollen and other food, plus I get to enjoy her divine shower, so I'm gonna pack my brand new pajamas and start the journey;)

Of course I can't leave without wishing everybody all the best. While I'm typing this I'm glaring at my body that seriously let me down this past year, as a result of overwhelming new emotions and some issues at work. I consider myself warned to take it easy and will try not to stress out. I want to give you all the same advise;) Take care and see you next year!

Comments

[sillie]

Afghoughe yes!! Fireworks terrify me, and I've heard bangs and all that all day. So I said,'Self, let's stay inside all day', and so I did. *nods* Anyway, I wish you a safe trip to your mother, and have an awesome night. :3 Happy 2008! :D

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

I survived the trip and had an awesome Oudjaarsavond:) We only spent a couple of minutes outside at midnight: because of the fog we couldn't even see any fireworks, so we just lighted our sparkles, did some ooh-ing and ahw-ing and went back inside, where it was nice and quiet and warm:) Happy New Year!