New Years (w)E(a)ve

December is amongst us and folks are starting to get serious about their New Year's Eve plans (my preparation involves getting my hair did, thus explaining this post's title).

What are you planning? I have a feeling that most folks are so amped for 2009, the celebrations need not be spectacular or over the top as prior years. Simply celebrating in one's home in gleeful anticipation of what the new year (specifically, post-January 20th) will bring seems apropos, especially in light of the economy and such.

Now that I am semi-settled in Seattle, I have decided to make the two-hour drive north to America Junior for my new year's eve festivities. I have never been to Canada, and seeing as how Vancouver is uber cheap (.70/$1US) I'd be silly not to go. Before I pull the trigger and book my accomodations (4 star hotel for $65/night!), I had to comparison shop and flush out other NYE options:

1. Vegas. Yawn. I have never been a fan of sin city.

Pros: lots of party options

Cons: Casinos are gross, the clubs are pricey, it's cold, and a high probability of running into Paris Hilton. Yuck.

2. NYC. Tons of fun, but I am biased because 60% of my bff's live in the city and surrounding burroughs.

Pros: my main b's are there, lots of options to party.

Cons: everyone else in the universe will be there.

3. LA. Never been to a club in LA for NYE, but I'm guessing they will be overpriced and full of wannabes, posers, and Bill Mahr.

Pros: my family will be there and the weather is mild.

Cons: my family will be there. Jokes! But real talk, I like to get a lil crazy on NYE, far from the watchful eye of mother (and brother).

4. Philly

Pros: Everything.

Cons: Flight time, and it'll be frosty.

5. Miami

Pros: the weather, tan situation.

Cons: flight time, hotel/party expenses, crappy music.

6. Atlanta

Pros: One of the Real Housewives may be at your party.

Cons: One of the Real Housewives may be at your party.

7. DC

Pros: the city will be brimming with excitement due to the upcoming inauguration.

Cons: you are likely going for the inauguration so save your duckets.

8. Chicago

Pros: you may be able to celebrate with Barack and fam before they move on up to the white house.

Cons: you'll freeze your nads off in the process.

9. Destination (anywhere outside the U.S. sans Canada)

Pros: you won't be in America.

Cons: you'll likely come out of pocket hard core. And no one wants to greet 2009 broke(r).

10. The crib.

Pros: low cost, and you can drink to your hearts desire without fear of a DUI or a beer-goggle induced makeout session at midnight.

Cons: Reduced chance of a beer-goggle induced makeout session at midnight.

Whatever you choose, make sure your NYE is swexy, safe, and fun!

Smooches,

KB