Dan and I had a very fun New Years Eve! We were invited to a party at his friend Ryan’s house. We spent the day before making all sorts of goodies for the party- Oreo truffles (dipped in white chocolate and butterscotch!), chocolate dipped Oreos, and cocoa rice krispy treats! I also picked up some candy and made some goodie bags with my Cricut machine.
Goodie bags!
We also brought cheese. Lots of delicious cheese from Kichijoji!
Before we even put our desserts out, Ryan had a cake table set up. It was going to be a delicious night!
Dan and Ryan being silly licking cheese off their fingers
The night was a mishmash of making new friends, talking in English and Japanese, drinks and desserts and toasting and kissing at midnight! Ryan even got party poppers so we ended up covered in streamers and confetti.
Ryan’s year of the dragon socks
Dan and I
The party was a blast and we stayed way later than we meant to because we were having so much fun being social with everyone!
The next day I decided to put some thought into my resolutions. Here is what I came up with!
1. Wear my retainer- I haven’t in a while. I will put it in, it will make my teeth ache, and I give up and take it out. My plan is to wear it 24/7 for 8 weeks, which is about how long my teeth will be moving. In March I’ll wear it nightly.
2. Give up dairy- This isn’t about cow rights or anything crazy. For a few years now I’ve suspected I’m slightly lactose intolerant. Also, a lot of my favorite dairy foods are pretty fatty (ice cream, cheese etc). I’ve already made the switch to soy milk, and giving up ice cream will be disappointing. A slip up here and there is ok, but for the most part I think I’ll feel better without it, and maybe lose a pound or two!
3. More dietary restrictions that are fairly manageable- No soda, no fast food, no alcohol. Dan and I don’t drink very often, and once I haven’t had fast food in a while I lose my cravings for it. Juice is ok from time to time!
4. Ballet- I’m all signed up and taking ballet every week. I want to stretch at home and try to never miss class, because even if I’m tired and it’s freezing outside, I’m always so happy I’m there once I arrive.
5. Read more- My annual resolution. Turn the tv off and turn the Nook on!
I think that’s all I have for now… but there’s always room for improvement! Happy new year from Dan and me!
Those goodie bags are ADORABLE. Your New Year’s party looks like it was so much fun. I was in bed long before midnight 😉 Great resolutions, too!