When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

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Things I Am Actually Going To Do This Semester

Or at least try to do.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

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The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

Southwestern University

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And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

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100 Little Things That Make Me Happy

Dogs, always dogs.

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1. Hand holding while driving (or hand holding in general)

2. Fresh, hot pepperoni pizza

3. Coca-Cola

4. Messages from old friends or friends in general

5. Shopping

6. Dogs

7. Cats (kittens specifically)

8. Finding good parking

9. Seeing my boyfriend's name pop up on my phone

10. Old pictures that remind you of awesome memories

11. Hot bubble baths

12. Post-shower feels

13. Drake songs

14. Wearing my boyfriend's hoodies (or clothes in general tbh)

15. Reading scary stories

16. Listening to entertaining storytimes on YouTube

17. Paranormal podcasts

18. Scary movies

19. Dainty necklaces

20. Layering rings

21. The matching necklace my boyfriend and I have

22. Charm bracelets

23. Animated films

24. Swimming

25. Riding on the back of a motorcycle

26. Rollercoasters

27. Being praised or recognized at work

28. Getting complimented (no matter how big or small)

29. Getting a good score on a test you thought you'd fail

30. Canceled classes

31. Sleeping in

32. Canceled shifts (lowkey bittersweet)

33. The beach

34. Seeing my parents happy

35. Beach or forest scents

36. Memes

37. Clear skin

38. Good sleep

39. Waking up to food

40. Napping after eating food

41. Losing weight and finally being able to fit into something you couldn't fit in before

42. Saving money

43. A clean, organized room

44. Notes or love letters

45. "Be safe" messages

46. Taking a good Snapchat selfie

47. Taking a good selfie in general

48. Getting a lot of likes on a selfie

49. Good poops

50. Peeing after holding it in for so long

51. Cuddling

52. Warm, fuzzy blankets

53. Spontaneous road trips

54. Deep, late night talks

55. Sharing secrets/gossiping

56. Girls night (or day)

57. Getting roses

58. Being told "I love you"

59. Saying "I love you"

60. "Did you make it home okay?" texts or phone calls

61. Getting a pedicure

62. Massages

63. Face masks

64. Getting rid of blackheads with pore strips

65. Going to the a recliner seat movie theater

66. Kettle corn

67. Inexpensive dates

68. Staying in instead of going out on a Friday night

69. Getting the whole bed to myself

70. Finishing a book

71. Achieving goals

72. Helping others

73. Donating to charity

74. Good makeup days

75. Good hair days

76. Good outfit days

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