My First Sleepover on New Year’s Eve 2011

The very first thing I did for New Year’s Eve 2011 was a sleepover at my friend’s home. Pamela had joked about inviting me to sleep at her home every time I dropped her off late at night. It was funny thinking that the special situation came all of a sudden for me to accept her invitation on New Year’s Eve.

Irene, Michelle, Pamela and Sherry went to the Messiah Concert given by the Choir Lydia joined. Though I knew how enjoyable the concert would be, I had to miss it due to my family gathering on New Year’s Eve. I was supposed to join them after the concert at Kate’s home for a slumber party but unfortunately the slumber party was canceled. Pamela was facing a dilemma. She had to manage by herself to leave home alone and very early in the morning for the Flag-raising Ceremony.

To give Pamela support and keep her spirits up, I accepted her suggestion of a sleepover at her home so that we could accompany each other to the Flag-Raising Ceremony. We sat in her warm and classic living room watching the Countdown to 2011 on TV. It was truly awe-inspiring seeing both the grand celebration show and fireworks at TaJia Riverside Park area and fireworks at Taipei 101. The performers either dancing, singing or drumming with their bare feet in the cold water under the chilly weather deserved our big salute. The fireworks, dazzling and sparkling, at Taipei 101 along with the same glorious ones at the Tajia Riverside Park of Taipei Int. Flower Exp and those from satellite buildings brighten the sky. The display lasted for several minutes and was simply amazing and awe-inspiring to watch. The cost must have been huge, all for the biggest event - 100th Birthday. We hugged and wished each other a Happy New Year!

Around 1:00 a.m. we went to bed expecting two hours sleep. I tossed and turned for a long while, then finally fell asleep. When the alarm rang, I had to use all my strength to drag my sleepy body out of the bed. But after washing up, I was wide awake and full of good spirit. At exact 3:30 A.M. we left Pamela’s home and headed for the MRT station exit 5 to meet Lydia, Michelle, and Sherry. There, we walked together toward the Presidential Office plaza. Pamela and I quacked all the way to the MRT. We made it, we actually made it, staying up almost all night and getting up early for the Flag-raising Ceremony!

Trinity