Single but iffy to mingle: Ways to 'celibate' the New Year
Published:Friday | December 28, 2018 | 12:00 AM
It's New Year's Eve, and as the clock strikes midnight, your handsome prince takes you into his arms and plants the most enchanting kiss, leaving you in a trance of bliss. Wait ... this sounds like a fairy tale. That's because for single women out there, it is.
There's no way you could find a prince that fast, or rather have a prince discover you, his treasure, so quickly. Furthermore, with all the available slimy frogs out there, chances are, you're not interested anyway. So, finding it difficult to tackle the season solo and want to beat loneliness and still partake in the night's merriment? I've come with a few ways to 'celibate' the new year.
Take it to church
Watch Night is a favourite among the young and the old on the eve of the new year. Why? Everyone wants to start anew with many blessings. So rejoice in joys of the Lord and focus on His love for the entire year. Who knows? He might answer all of your prayers.
Go out after midnight
If your desire is to shy away from a crowd, or looking to avert the infamous couples' midnight kiss, then maybe you should opt to leave your house after 12 a.m., to avoid any awkward unpleasantries that may occur.
Make it a GNO
Who needs a bad boy when you have your trusty girls, right? Instead staying at home and being alone, make your New Year's Eve 'celibation' with a good old-fashioned girls night out.
House party
Attending a house party is ideal for persons who want to have a good time without the grandeur to go along with it. This relaxing environment among friends and family might be all the remedy you need to cure yourself of loneliness.
Watch the countdown on TV
It's exciting enough to be in Time Square as the ball drops in time for midnight. But you know what's just as thrilling? Watching it all go down on the television. Want to take it from the international scene into local waters? The fireworks showcase is amazing to see in person. But many have enjoyed viewing the event via the screen.
Wine it out or pig out
The new year is all about new beginnings, so why not have a drink to that? Break out your best bubbly and 'unwine' with your favourite bottle of red, white or sweet hints of happiness. Complement the reason for the season with signature pairing of gastronomic proportions and start your own palatable pleasing party.
Netflix and chill
People would knock the pursuit of Netflix and chill because of its suggested intimate implications. But literally watching a new movie or an old classic on Netflix while chilling solo isn't a bad idea. In fact, it may be what the heartbreak doctor ordered.
Surrender to slumber
Why stop the inevitable? You know what they say: when in doubt, sleep it out.
Babysitter on duty
Feeling isolated from the world and don't know where to turn? Well, share an act of kindness by babysitting one of your bundles of joy: it could be your sibling, niece, nephew or cousin. Give the parents the opportunity to have some alone time together while you catch up by having some quality time with your loved one.
The literary works of fantasy
Stimulating the mind is a beautiful way to welcome the new year. So, escape the confines of the sad reality and enter into enchanting literary works of fantasy.