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10 Reasons Why I Don't Like New Years

Can I leave at 12:01?

Taylor Hooper

Jan 03, 2017

Hagerstown, MD

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I am aware that this is an unpopular opinion and I don't care. Every year people make such a big deal over New Years and have to plan everything out to make sure it’s the "BEST NEW YEARS EVER." Stop. We all know the same disappointing routine that happened last year is bound to repeat itself. Here's a list of 10 reasons why my unpopular opinion might not be so far off.

1. All that hype for nothing. The second the clock turns..that's it.

2. Spending money on clothes and makeup that would look weird wearing any other time.

3. Making resolutions that we all know we're going to break by January 10th (props if you even make it that far).

4. Waiting in long lines for bars that aren't there any other time.

5. Pressure to kiss someone. Why doesn't your dog count...?

6. Pressure of having that "unforgettable" New Years...that really just ends up being like any other night.

7. Not knowing when to leave. Is it okay to leave at 12:01...? Because I'm ready to leave at 12:01.

8. We just finished spending a ridiculous amount of money at Christmas and now I have to spend more a week later?

9. Extra loud noises. We don't need that. Drunk people are already loud enough.

10. The annoyingly predictable "New Year, New Me" social media posts. No, it's not a new you. You're just writing 2017 instead of 2016.

So there you have it! Now that I've listed all my reasons for not liking New Years excuse me while I go make plans to go out anyway.

Happy New Year!

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