New Year’s Eve is upon us and there’s no excuse for a humdrum evening.\u00a0 Mated or dateless, homebody or night owl, we’ve got something for everyone who waited for the last minute to plan their year-end blast.<\/p>\n
The un-party<\/span> The all-nighter<\/span> The after brunch<\/span> The night out<\/span> The non New Year’s<\/span>
\nIf you’re still wondering what to do for New Years Eve, you’d better believe you’re not the only one.\u00a0 Talk to your friends and find out who’s still noncommittal about their plans or resigned to staying in for the evening.\u00a0 Then issue an informal invitation for drinks or a movie at your place.\u00a0 The best parties are spontaneous; there are no expectations, and anything can happen.\u00a0 Who knows? You might be in for an intimate gathering for conversation and board games\u2026 or a wild night out with an unexpected crowd.<\/p>\n
\nThis all-night vigil will leave you bleary eyed-and bedraggled before it’s ended, but a sun rise on the New Year is more than worth the sleep deprivation.\u00a0 If you’re in for the long haul, have a full selection of ideas on hand.\u00a0 It’s too easy to slip into an early hours’ slump when you run out of options.\u00a0 You don’t have to hire an event planner.\u00a0 We’re talking late-night walks, games, toasts and music — nothing that requires much forethought.\u00a0 The sleepless New Year is a classic tribute to playfulness, persistence and that inner child that still doesn’t want to go to bed.<\/p>\n
\nShould you end your festivities early in the morning (or not end them at all), a mid-day awakening is sure to find you ravenous.\u00a0 Make plans ahead of time to meet friends for brunch the next day.\u00a0 Or, if you’re celebrating with a date this year, have a little something special ready to satiate your appetite for waffles and romance.\u00a0 If you like, you can set a table the night before, complete with tablecloths and candles, and rope it off with streamers.\u00a0 Anticipation will make the event momentous, and remind you that after the party you have a whole new year ahead of you.<\/p>\n
\nWaiting until the last minute doesn’t have to leave you out in the cold.\u00a0 After all, this one’s all about the eleventh hour!\u00a0 Check out local listings for events, but your nearest major city is bound to have the biggest selection.\u00a0 And don’t limit yourself to the obvious.\u00a0 There’s bound to be no end of celebrations at bars, clubs and hotels, but bowling alleys, shopping centers and vineyards sponsor New Year’s events, too.\u00a0 Be creative. Think about what you want this year, and make it happen!<\/p>\n
\nIf ball-dropping and booty-shaking isn’t your thing, a less traditional night out might be more your style.\u00a0 If you’re ringing in the romance, pick a place and build an evening around it.\u00a0 Take a late night drive to a scenic spot or stage a moonlit toast on the beach.\u00a0 Another option to consider: there are a lot of establishments open late on the 31st, and not all of them dedicated to a countdown.\u00a0 Look for late-night movies, night-skating or concerts, for example. They’re great for dates, and even better for meeting someone new.\u00a0 And of course, you can always snuggle up at home and start the year off with some good, quiet, quality time.<\/p>\n