Many people, single and married find this a trying holiday. There are different reasons, though I'm not sure anyone really gets quite to the point about it. It just makes me ponder . . . if so many people dislike it, why do we have it? And why would you "celebrate" something you don't like?
Maybe it's too rowdy, too associated with drinking, or rather getting drunk. Many of us just don't like to be around drunk people. We also know, as do the police, that there will be a lot of drunk people driving. That's what the celebration has become to many - - a big drunk.
I know it's frustrating to hostesses, because people tend to show up at 10 pm no matter what time you invite them, like it was an ordeal to get through to midnight and two hours is all they can stand.
One client wrote me about her first New Year's Eve as a divorced woman. She'd been invited to a neighborhood party, which she thought was nice, and then the moment of the "midnight" was "awful" - - everyone reached for their spouse, she was the only single person there. Then some husbands reached for her, and whether it was out of sympathy or interest, that didn't go over so well She said she stayed home for the next 5 New Year's Eve's.
Some of the alternatives in the town where I live would be nice if you like crowds, and aren't concerned about the driving, though I'm afraid you should be. Taxis of course are an alternative for YOU, but not for the others on the road. There's a big fireworks show at Hemisfair Plaza, but driving and parking are a problem.
Our symphony also give a "Night in Old Vienna" with Strauss' walzes which would be lovely were it not, again, for the driving downtown where much of the rowdiness occurs, or the feeder highways into downtown.
So, if you're leery of this occasion you aren't alone. If you feel like settling in with a good book, or taking in an early movie and being home by 10 p.m., you aren't alone.
Send me your ideas and solutions! I'd be interested to hear, and will print them. Mailto:sdunn@susandunn.cc .
And now on to the New Year.
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. Do Cardio Exercises - When you exercise your cardiovascular system, your heart and lungs get stronger. You will breathe better and oxygen circulates better. You may be able to avoid age related diseases like high blood pressure, stroke and heart problems. Since your blood circulates well, that will put a glow of pink health on your skin and face. And since you are fitter, you won't look tired and haggard. Cardio exercises will also help you to maintain a healthy weight. With low body fat, you will also avoid many age related diseases besides look great and younger.
. Build Muscle - In order to build muscles, you will need to lift weights. Weightlifting with strengthen your bones too and helps prevent other aging diseases like osteoporosis and muscle dystrophy (wasting away of muscles). With cardio exercises, weightlifting and correct eating habits, you will keep your body fat down and owned [sic] an attractive well toned body. This will boost your self esteem and your added confidence will be another look young factor.
. Avoid Direct Sunlight- Always wear at least an SPF 15 sun block when out in the sun even on cloudy days. Sunlight is now known to be one of the main factors of skin aging. Prolong exposure to sunlight will cause wrinkles, skin pigmentation, rough and coarse skin and even skin cancers.
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. Sleep - Sleep at least 8 hours a day. More even better. Sleep helps your body to recharge and repair itself from stress and work. Your muscles build up from the exercises you have done during your sleep. Furthermore, with enough rest, you will look fresh and radiant. They don't call it "beauty sleep" for nothing right?
. Water - Drink lots and lots of plain water. It will help flush out toxins and waste products and thereby hydrating your skin for a better glow.
. Say No To Cigarettes and Alcohol - Cigarettes and alcohol are a no no if you want smooth beautiful skin. Cigarettes with its many toxins will speed up the aging process. Wrinkles and fine lines on your face and hands will appear even when you are young. Alcohol will dehydrate your skin and you will have with flaking and dry skin. Combine the two together, you will look much older than you really are. Just do all these anti aging and very soon, you will look years younger without surgery or drugs.
About The Author: Chris Chew is a personal trainer who count fashion models, international pageant winners, actors and other celebrities as his clients. He authored "Burn Fat Build Muscles Fast!" ebooks at http://www.sgfitness.com and runs a health and fitness outfit in Singapore http://www.sgfitnessonline.com
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