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| Picture courtesy of the New York Post |
BIG DECISIONS IN A BIG CITY
Deciding what to do on New Years is quite the conundrum! One needs to balance the pros and cons of the many options available. This year we were spoilt for choice: fundraising event for international survivors of sex-trafficking, loft party with our landlord in Long Island, house party in Brooklyn, or a live concert featuring local pop stars, Matt and Kim. After much deliberation we settled on the latter.
Truthfully, we didn't even consider going to Times Square because of the crowds. They estimate that one million people attend the huge party each year and with limited access to food and toilets, it didn't seem like a very fun option.
Here is our how to guide for a great New Years in New York:
Step 1: Surround yourself with as many friends as possible
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| The lovely ladies of NYC |
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| The not so lovely lads |
Step 2: Identify something fun to do
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| "Matt and Kim" played a super energetic and fun set. I don't think either of them ever stopped smiling. |
Step 3: Ensure the venue is suitable
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| The Hammerstein Ballroom is perfect for live music and big crowds |
Step 4: Have an exit strategy
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| Taxis are few and far between on New Years, so being near a train station is a must. |
OUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
They say the key to keeping your New Years resolutions is to keep it simple. Don't make grandiose plans to "loose 20kg" or vague statements about "travelling more". Instead, pick achievable, specific resolutions that you know you can stick to. This year, Tim's resolution is to not use his credit card (except in emergencies). And I am going to take the stairs, instead of the escalator where ever possible.
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| Thanks for the inspiration Anne! Goodbye stairs and hello to being embarrassingly out of breath more often. |
MOST TALKED ABOUT KISS
I don't know how much publicity this got in Australia, but the kiss on everyone's lips here was between Mayor Bloomberg and Lady Gaga in Times Square.
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| For once, it wasn't Gaga's outfit that was the most shocking. What was Mayor Bloomberg thinking? |
JUST BECAUSE...
Spotted at Astor Place on New Years Day: a street performer dressed in a ladies once piece and bras (plural). It was unseasonably warm for this time of year, but it certainly wasn't swimsuit weather.
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| What did he need the helmet for? |