I think this was my happiest New Years Eve ever. We always seem to be scrambling last minute for plans, so this year we decided to host a party. Sparkly decorations, tasty food, and 40+ of our friends crammed into our 700 square foot abode - it really doesn't get any better. We toasted Prosecco as the clock struck twelve and then threw on our favourite song of the New Year. It felt like we were in a movie. (When I tried to play the beautiful ballad a second time, people told me the song was 'boring' - a swift reality check, haha!).

 when i was younger, i always felt the pressure to do something really cool and specatcular  on new year's eve. this is rather difficult to accomplish when you're young and living in a city like winnipeg. consequently, new year's eve often seems like a bit of a let-down.  

my friends and i had plans to go to a show last night. however, glacial winter temperatures and uncertainty about getting tickets at the door made staying in seem like a very attractive option. so we rang in 2011 with tacos and a lost marathon. it wasn't glamorous or sparkly, but it was truly wonderful. (mike's spin on jude law's mr. napkin head was definitely a highlight...)

we found the most ghetto 2011 countodwn streaming video from chicago, in which the announcers were counting out loud "4,3,2.." when the numbers "12,11,10" flashed on the screen (?), but it was perfect. because really, i would rather be around people i love than a bunch of strangers any day.

murder.

while in vancouver last month, i had picked up a murder mystery game from a thrift store for $5. score! so a few weeks ago, a group of my friends and i dressed up + got together to solve the murder of our college pal stephanie stephens. the game promised to be "fun and entertaining while sometimes shocking" - and OH WAS IT EVER!

dear stepanie stephens had been a sneaky lady, so all of us had good motive to kill her. however, it turned out our quiet, unassuming friend megan was the culprit! she could not have played the role of the murderer any better...

so basically, best night ever. i will now be on the constant prowl at thrift stores for murder mystery games...