r/Eugene • u/Grigory_Vakulinchuk • 7d ago
Introvert NYE Something to do
Just seeing what other introverts are doing this fine evening! Most of the events I see involve dancing and since I have the rhythm of an epileptic monkey going through sick treatment I figured I wouldn't subject others to it.
It is the first time in a long time being single with nothing to do on NYE and so far staying home smoking a joint and not dealing with people is winning out. Though to fulfill a request from my therapist to try any suggestions?
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u/PunksOfChinepple 7d ago
Celebrate remotely with NYC at 9pm, immediately fall asleep covered in warm blankets and several fluffy cats.Ā
Maybe wake up at 2am to ask r/Eugene which dispensaries are open on New Year's Day, and try to get in the first few "what was that sound/smell/sight" posts of 2025.Ā
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u/Lupine_Bellus 7d ago
Watching TV lol
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u/Grigory_Vakulinchuk 7d ago
Yeah that is about where my level of effort is falling to at this point. lol
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u/theseareorscrubs 7d ago
Left Eugene in summer and am currently doing the same thing in Italy I did back there. Watching my dog have an absolute meltdown over fireworks and watching Lord of the Rings waiting for it all to be over. I never liked NYE much (seems like it's just a lot of unnecessary pomp with a lot of FOMO involved) but after having a loud noise phobic dog for 10 years I have grown to absolutely hate it.
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u/Grigory_Vakulinchuk 7d ago
Yeah I'm not a big NYE person at all and if it wasn't from my therapist encouraging me to go out and socialize I wouldn't even entertain it. I'm probably just a likely to sit home and read than anything else.
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u/etherbunnies The mum of /r/eugene...also a dude. 7d ago
Board games with friends!
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u/Grigory_Vakulinchuk 7d ago
I always appreciate your positivity here. Yeah I think if all my friends were not doing stuff with their families I would. It is just one of those fluke years where I'm without parental duties and no plans. lol
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u/twilightmac80 7d ago
Staying home and probably won't be awake that late. Happy New Year everyone š
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u/bananabreadchai 7d ago
Come to the sober sparkle party at Overlap!!
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u/firephly 7d ago
Nice homecooked meal and then watching Wicked (I wasn't interested in this movie until I read that it is about the rise of fascism and that piqued my curiosity)
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u/BoxOfElephantRain 6d ago
Fellow introvert! Iām in the bath where I shall remain, not smoking or drinking. Maybe some cartoons later. Iāll try again next year
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u/Alternative-Cost-792 6d ago
I had to work today and I'll be working in the morning so I plan to have a few beers and when the ball drops in NYC I'm going to sleepš. Imo nothing wrong with being solitary.
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u/ONE-EYE-OPTIC 6d ago
Chilling at home. Partner is going out with her girlfriend's. I'm not a fan of crowds or parties.
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u/Proud_Cauliflower400 6d ago
I used to be an introverted extrovert. I used to go out and party every new years like it was the most important time of the year. It still is, kind of.
Now I just listen to the booms š„ and loud noises and people celebrating and I'm thankful that folks get the chance to celebrate as they see fit in the country I'm in. I usually spend some time on the internet trying to tell people to stop complaining about other people celebrating.
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u/theforestwalker 6d ago
Trivia in about an hour at Claim52, then going home to watch The Crown and enjoy a nice cocktail with my partner and the cats
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u/Anominin 6d ago
I learned long ago that NYE is always a disappointment. Iāve adjusted my behaviors and expectations accordingly.
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u/Chardonne 6d ago
I did some laundry (washed our sheets so weāll start the new year all nice & clean), did a little tidying, and now Iām working. Husband is making art in his studio. I sent some ecards to some friends. Told my kiddo I think heās a terrific person. Still to come: a hot bath and some reading. Itās party time! š„³
Iām not unaware itās NYE, but Iām not overly concerned either. My one odd tradition: a good friend swears that for good luck, youāre supposed to wear a pair of red panties inside out until midnight, and then reverse them. She has no idea where this belief comes from. But whateverāwe always do it. Tonight too.
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u/TVCooker-2424 6d ago
How about fuchsia colored, and, oh gee, already inside out! (seams bug me.) I love that you told your kiddo that they're a terrific person. Happy New Year!
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u/TVCooker-2424 6d ago
I'm Reddit surfing, tv off right now. Husband is watching NCAA football in the other room. When he finally goes to sleep, I have a couple of hard ciders to glug down.
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u/BelaFleckLostHisNeck 6d ago
Whiskey, beast snuggles, and lotr extended. Past years have been much more cooler; this is not a very celebratory NYE for me. Cheers tho š»
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u/Warm-Vanilla420 6d ago
happy new year's!āØļøi'm also an introvert staying home and getting high. it's lovely :)
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u/FrequentlyVeganBear 6d ago
Just coming and gaming. I've been playing New World for the past week or so and enjoying it so far.Ā
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u/SantaClaws1972 7d ago
Being at a crowded dance club is like going to the gym. A lot of people are really self conscious about it and they think everyone is watching and judging them. The truth is nobody gives half an f about what you are doing because they are all doing their own thing. Go throw some of those epileptic monkey moves out there. It will do you good.