Just a short one from me, since I am very, very tired and trying to get the settings on my reconstructed computer working again.
New Year's Eve was actually fabulous. Partner Unit, Dear Mate and I kicked off the drinking at 5:00 pm, and didn't stop until 3:00 am. Four bottles of wine, two bottles of champagne, and a whole lot of Talisker later, and we all passed out in our beds.
We got to light off masses of fireworks here, which was fabulous. Partner Unit and I had 18 rockets, and Dear Mate had brought 35. At about 10 to midnight, much to Ed the Evil One's great dissatisfaction, the world in Sweden went mad. Fireworks exploded over the entire neighborhood, and when we packed ourselves up in winter clothes to light off ours (it was about -10 degrees that night) we found the sky on fire. It was as though someone had set a big black bowl upside down over the sky and rimmed the edges with Christmas lights-the fireworks went off on the horizon on a 360 degree view. It was amazing.
We shot our rockets off, cheering like maniacs with each explosion. And when midnight came, I kissed the two men, we all hugged, and then trudged back inside to do more damage to the alcohol. Dear Mate (who is indeed divorcing) and I agreed-we offer up a big "Bite Me" to 2003 and hope that 2004 shapes up.
Dear Mate and I watched a bizarre (but, I admit, very funny) English show called "The Alan Partridge Show" all morning on the 1st while Partner Unit slept off the hangover. Dear Mate has gone to spend the weekend with his kids, and I miss him and the buffer he provided between Partner Unit and I. Things are certainly weird here.
So in the meantime, here's hoping none of you still have a hangover. And here is a view of the new me:
-H.
Posted by Everydaystranger at January 2, 2004 12:59 PM | TrackBackGreat hair! It looks good short.
Posted by: Almost Lucid (Brad) at January 8, 2004 04:50 PMHmmm...
Maybe Jean and Luuk eloped, like Britney and George Costanza?
Posted by: Jim at January 4, 2004 04:50 PMI can't get the guest map to open either! I know others have been able to, since there have been postings.
I think my whole system is mental...
Posted by: Helen at January 4, 2004 01:15 PM
Is it just me? I can't seem to post on your guestmap...hmmm. Just a general wonderment. Hehehe. Godbless.
I haven't heard from Jean in over a week, and no reply to the email I sent her. Think her and Luuk have bailed on us?
Happy New Years, you guys!
Posted by: Helen at January 4, 2004 09:59 AMLovely as ever, Helen.
Of course by "lovely" you know what I really mean. [wink] [wink] [nudge] [nudge] [say no more]
Hey, while we're on the subject of people who look great reclining on pillows, whatever happened to Luuk?
Posted by: Jim at January 4, 2004 05:50 AMGood for you! What a great look, it completely fits your face. Long or short you look nice either way I must say.
Posted by: Kandy at January 4, 2004 01:53 AMdidn't I tell you that it was a good idea?
Posted by: pylorns at January 3, 2004 11:39 PMHappy New Year to you too. You're the first [well, technically the second if you count the blog I found your link from...anyhoo] random blog I discovered for this year. Will read more and mind if I link you to my blog? Takecare and Godbless.
Posted by: Vikkicar at January 3, 2004 06:54 PMGood for you! I'm glad you cut your hair, even though I voted long - simply because you did what you wanted to do. Here's hoping to the New Year.
Posted by: Courtney at January 3, 2004 03:25 PMThe short hair looks great!
Posted by: Eric at January 3, 2004 02:30 PMYes, a big fuck you to 2003.
But hello to the new hair, looks lovely.
Oh, and happy new year, toots.
Posted by: Jamie at January 3, 2004 12:43 PMI was right! You look v.nice in this. I love it!
Posted by: Melodrama at January 3, 2004 06:27 AMRelatively new reader. Wanted to wish you the best for the Happy New Year!
Posted by: Ursula at January 3, 2004 05:59 AMOwww - smile too bright! Must find sunglasses!
Do your teeth have a dedicated pre-amp or what?
Short hair looks so damn good on you. It opens your face up and makes you so much brighter. That pic you have up with the jersey on...you look so! young there!
You know, maybe I'll cut all mine off as well.
Posted by: Serenity at January 3, 2004 03:13 AMThe new hair looks great--it suits you very well.
Posted by: sean at January 3, 2004 02:40 AMoh Wow ... nuff said really
Posted by: Rob at January 3, 2004 02:06 AMbased on PU's reaction to you getting off the boat I say who cares what he thinks about your hair. I like it! :)
Posted by: melanie at January 3, 2004 01:36 AMHAppy New Year! And the haircut is absolutely fabulous!
Posted by: eris at January 2, 2004 09:55 PMYour haircut is so cute! It looks great with your face shape.
The new 'do is definitely you. It goes perfect with your smile. :)
Posted by: James at January 2, 2004 08:41 PMI love the 'do! And the smile looks good on you too!
Posted by: Sue at January 2, 2004 08:18 PMLong hair or short, it's that smile that makes you look stunning.
Have a great New Year.
Fuck anyone who dislikes your hair, your ass, or anything else.
You are fine how you are.
Posted by: Jay at January 2, 2004 07:20 PMdarlin, you are just too cute!
i'm glad that your new year was a fun one. i wish i'd had some fireworks!
2004 is gonna be a good one. i can feel it. :-)
Posted by: kat at January 2, 2004 06:51 PMi vote longer hair
Posted by: a at January 2, 2004 06:27 PMWhat a fabulous hairdo!!1 I must say that partner unit is off his rocker for the ugly comment. This should prove to him that YOU are a goddess and he should worship!
Posted by: jennifer at January 2, 2004 05:34 PMThe short hair is gorgeous, as is the wearer!
Good for you for giving 2003 the flying finger. 2004's going to bring major changes... I hope they're all beneficial.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Light & Dark at January 2, 2004 05:06 PMYour New Years sounds a lot more exciting than mine, and the hair is fabulous : O)
Posted by: JaxVenus at January 2, 2004 03:26 PMHoly, holy! Your haircut is great! C-U-T-I-E!
Yes, drinking all night is great. Myself, I drank and drank and drank. Then i woke up at 1:00 realizing I had missed the damn event. I was so pissed, I drank some more.
Posted by: Rob at January 2, 2004 03:02 PMI love the haircut! It looks great on you.
And here's to giving 2003 the finger and happily looking forward to 2004 and all that it will bring.
LOVE the new 'do! Perfect for the new year... :)
Posted by: pam at January 2, 2004 02:32 PMShort, long, it doesn't much matter. Either way you are indeed beautiful. Although I must say, I do like the short!!
Happy New Year Helen!!
Posted by: Clancy at January 2, 2004 02:12 PMOk...PU is indeed wrong...you look GORGEOUS with short hair.....The pics are fabulous, and 2004 WILL be a better year!!! Lots of Happy New Years wishes your way.....
Posted by: Mitzi at January 2, 2004 01:59 PMYou look very pretty. I like it!
Posted by: Beth at January 2, 2004 01:48 PMLove the new 'do -- fabulous.
Happy New Year, Helen. Make it a great 2004!!!
Posted by: Joey at January 2, 2004 01:12 PM