2006

New Years 2006 was a lot of fun this year. Not sure if it quite tops off last year where we brought in 2005 onboard the ms Ryndam of the Holland America cruise line. Let's take a look at a quick comparison...


Alcohol Consumption:
2005 - took a bike ride to a Tequila factory just outside Puerto Vallarta. By the mid-afternoon I had consumed shot after shot of tequila (lost count after 10). It felt like I was walking on a ship at rough seas as we made our way back to the docked boat. Then at night they were handing out free champagne. Had maybe 2 glasses before I realized the legal drinking age was 21 in the US. Ooops...
2006 - two very small drinks. One was a mix of green tea and some Lychee liquor and the other was something else. Didn't even turn red.


Activities:
2005 - big downer was not being with friends. Nice dinner, live music and dancing.
2006 - Zoo Years Eve was a bit disappointing. Fireworks were okay but the lights and stuff were the same as last year. Not worth $10.17. Won some $5 buy-in charity poker tournament at a house party. Decided to give the money to Samaritan's Purse and their Pakistan Earthquake Relief fund.


End of Festivities:
2005 - Unfortunately I didn't find too many people my age to enjoy the celebrations. Everyone seemed intent on just getting drunk so i think called it a night by 1 am.
2006 - Was back at home shortly after 2 am. Needed to be up at 8 am for church.

All in all this new year came with less of a bang but was still fun nonetheless.