The party was fun. As per usual, our host had not just ‘put out a few snacks,’ but instead 3 big plates of Chinese pork belly, mahogany beef, and karaage, plus bacon-wrapped water chestnuts. I didn’t take any pics as I was too busy reveling.
About half of the invitees didn’t show — perhaps too exhausted from watching the game, but those who were there were in a festive mood. We left around 1:30am, not too hammered, so we’re feeling pretty, prettty, prettttty good today 
But the best part of my NYE was bumping into a friend with whom I’d lost touch over a misunderstanding and hurt feelings on both sides many, many years ago.
What could’ve been a terribly awkward situation — we all know that one person (or two) who will hold a grudge until their deathbed — it was SO nice catching up with her. We hugged several times & plan on meeting up again soon 
A wonderful ending to 2024.
