I’ve Had A Knack From Way Back At Breaking The Rules Once I’ve Learnt The Games. Get Up. Life’s Too Quick
It’s been said before that: “How you spend your New Year’s is how you spend the rest of your year.” Perhaps there’s some truth to the saying after all. Devil was out walking through the streets of the Nightlife District like the rent-boy that he is, with alcohol running through his veins, getting propositioned by random people, and licking Ferrero flavoured ice-cream from a waffle cone.
If this was any indication of how I was going to spend the rest of the year then I guess I’d have to be happy with that.
It didn’t start out that well though...
I woke up feeling like shit because once again like every other year, I had been overlooked for any New Year’s Eve party activities and everyone I knew were already doing something with their friends or were working or something or other…so of course…I was left on my own…as I have been every past New Years.
By the time 1700 came and I had had absolutely no messages on my phone (I’ve been experiencing a bit of a downturn in recent days…everyone seems to have become preoccupied with other things or other people and I guess it shows how important I am in the larger scheme of things…but I knew that would eventually happen...it always happens to me) I got the feeling that I was probably going to end up at home…alone…like ever other New Year I’ve ever had.
When I got online, one of my contacts invited me the birthday party of her friend that was happening this Saturday. Ok…so that itself was pretty random and despite it not being a New Years Eve invitation to do something…I accepted the invitation anyway. I wouldn't know anyone at the party...but I don't mind meeting new people.
So I guess I’m already starting to socialise and network a bit more…but then it’s not like I have a waiting list anymore.
At about 1800 I finally got a message on my phone. See how desperate I was for a message?! *sigh* It was from Grace. She was inviting me to a club where tickets cost $30 to get in.
As much as I would have loved to have gone with her…I (1) didn’t have enough money to buy a ticket and (2) I didn’t want to take the risk with my car and drive it all the way to the club with the chance that it would break down.
It was unfortunate that I couldn’t go and I really would have liked to have seen her again. I haven’t seen her since Will’s 21st birthday party in October.
I remember last New Year’s Eve we were both at home and we were on the phone with each other when the clock stuck midnight. I thought that was kind of special and would have liked that to have meant something but I guess not. *sigh* I don’t know why she keeps doing this to me.
So I STILL didn’t really have any plans for New Years Eve and I guess I was getting a bit stir crazy so at about 1900 I decided to take a chance and message (T) [(T) will henceforth be known as Eddie] to see what she was up to and to see if I could go over to her place and watch a few DVDs and kill time.
She messaged back and said that she wasn’t doing anything but was happy to drive into the city and see where the night took us. Eddie’s always been a bit random like that and I’ve always been amazed by her free-spirited nature so I agreed to go over to her place a bit later in the evening.
I arrived at Eddie’s place at about 2030 and we bitched about people at work for a bit and then messaged (K) [(K) will henceforth be known as Patsy] to see if she wanted to join us but she was already out with her friends so declined our offer. So, it was just me and Eddie for the night.
At about 2200, Eddie drove us to just outside the Nightlife District of the Metropolis and we walked the rest of the way. We parked a bit further away so (1) it would be easier to get out of the Metropolis and (2) all the main roads within the Nightlife District were closed for the big street party.
When we got into the Nightlife District, we went to one of the clubs that weren’t charging entry and I had myself a shot of Vodka and a shot of Tequila. I’d like to point out that I didn’t get completely intoxicated on New Years Eve which is a good thing.
While I was on the dance floor, as is standard in the celebrity world of Devil, I found a girl that I knew through some of the courses that I had been sent to as part of SETEC’s training and development program.
After dancing to a few songs, Eddie and I then left and headed over to another club. As we were waiting in line to get into this club, we were handed a flyer for another club that neither of us had been to before. In the spirit of the randomness of the night…we made a split second decision to go to club on the brochure.
When we got inside I had another shot of Vodka and Tequila. Ok…I’d like to point out that this was ALL I had to drink for the entire night…pretty much because I was broke…but that’s not the point…the point is, I wasn’t totally wasted on New Years Eve. I had enough alcohol in my blood stream to keep me dancing (but not with any poles) enough to have a good time.
Again…me being the celebrity that I am…as I was walking through the club, I was stopped by a guy I went to high school and university with. I haven’t seen him in years and we chatted for a bit before myself and Eddie left the club. By the time we walked out of the club it was almost midnight so we thought we’d stay out in the streets and wait for the countdown celebrations.
So there we were, Eddie and I, on the streets of the Nightlife District at midnight on New Years Eve amongst the streets of people also celebrating the New Year.
Now…I’ve never considered myself to be someone that enjoys large crowds but being out there in the middle of it all…it just felt so right.
I remember standing on one of the railings and taking photos of the streets packed full of people celebrating underneath the Christmas lights and decorations thinking to myself: “This is my city…this is my home...this is where I belong” I guess it also confirmed with me that turning down that other job in the middle of nowhere that I had been offered was the right decision.
Then…that’s when a received a mysterious sms from (S)…the girl that Istalked followed down into the food hall that day a while back. She messaged to wish me a happy New Year and revealed that she had got my mobile phone number from a lady that we both previously used to work with.
I thought that her SMS was interestingly random…but the fact that she went to some effort to get my mobile phone number was even more interesting. But anyway...I digress...
Eddie and I then headed back through the sea of people back to where the car was parked but stopped off to get some ice cream on the way.
It was a spur of the moment thing…but maybe I’m being a bit of a weirdo when I say this…but I made the casual suggestion of: “Should we get some ice-cream?” and Eddie’s casual response of: “You know what…let’s do it!”...but us going into that ice creamery set off a whole chain of other events.
After we walked about half a block from the ice-creamery we ran into the new boss of The Centre as he was walking out of one of the nearby pubs...and they say timing is everything.
This was very same boss that I had danced with a few weeks back and the very same boss that had given me my exit interview. He was happy to see us and we talked a little bit with him before moving on.
Further on…we stopped to watch a bit of one of the stage shows and dance in the street. As we were walking away from the main stage, I ran into another girl that I had met through at work through SETEC’s mentoring program.
And there we have it…a given night…walking through the streets of the Nightlife District…and I run into 4 people I know. Such is the life of a celebrity I suppose. Having said that though…4 people are not enough…more people need to know me beacuse despite the fact that I was KNOWN by many people...I never really had any secured New Year Eve plans with anyone.
As we walked back to Eddie's car, a small remanant of the celebratory streamers floated through the air above me. It seemed a bit out of the ordinary and it easily caught my attention. So much so that I jumped up and managed to grab it. I thought it was a bit symbolic for me actually...
I saw an opportunity...and I took a chance...jumped for it...and was able to grab it. That streamer is now in my wallet. Maybe it's symbolic. Maybe it's lucky...maybe it's not...but right now it's not like I don't have a lot of room in there.
We got back to Eddie’s place at about 0130 and I went home straight after that to get some sleep. My sleep patterns have been a bit out of alignment lately and I need to get back into a proper sleeping pattern (or as proper as I can get it to be) things will be getting back to normal soon and I need to be prepared. Its going to be a big year for me so I need to be prepared.
The Crew are back from their overseas trip and training is going to be set into full swing before our annual boot camp and I am really looking forward to that. I can't wait. I always have the best time...but again...I digress...
I guess if there ever was a theme song to encapsulate the New Year’s Eve that I’ve had which is also quite possibly an indication of the year to come…then this song would have to be it.
I think 2007 is going to be Devil's year...and Devil is going to be just fine on his own...like all superheros should be.
If this was any indication of how I was going to spend the rest of the year then I guess I’d have to be happy with that.
It didn’t start out that well though...
I woke up feeling like shit because once again like every other year, I had been overlooked for any New Year’s Eve party activities and everyone I knew were already doing something with their friends or were working or something or other…so of course…I was left on my own…as I have been every past New Years.
By the time 1700 came and I had had absolutely no messages on my phone (I’ve been experiencing a bit of a downturn in recent days…everyone seems to have become preoccupied with other things or other people and I guess it shows how important I am in the larger scheme of things…but I knew that would eventually happen...it always happens to me) I got the feeling that I was probably going to end up at home…alone…like ever other New Year I’ve ever had.
When I got online, one of my contacts invited me the birthday party of her friend that was happening this Saturday. Ok…so that itself was pretty random and despite it not being a New Years Eve invitation to do something…I accepted the invitation anyway. I wouldn't know anyone at the party...but I don't mind meeting new people.
So I guess I’m already starting to socialise and network a bit more…but then it’s not like I have a waiting list anymore.
At about 1800 I finally got a message on my phone. See how desperate I was for a message?! *sigh* It was from Grace. She was inviting me to a club where tickets cost $30 to get in.
As much as I would have loved to have gone with her…I (1) didn’t have enough money to buy a ticket and (2) I didn’t want to take the risk with my car and drive it all the way to the club with the chance that it would break down.
It was unfortunate that I couldn’t go and I really would have liked to have seen her again. I haven’t seen her since Will’s 21st birthday party in October.
I remember last New Year’s Eve we were both at home and we were on the phone with each other when the clock stuck midnight. I thought that was kind of special and would have liked that to have meant something but I guess not. *sigh* I don’t know why she keeps doing this to me.
So I STILL didn’t really have any plans for New Years Eve and I guess I was getting a bit stir crazy so at about 1900 I decided to take a chance and message (T) [(T) will henceforth be known as Eddie] to see what she was up to and to see if I could go over to her place and watch a few DVDs and kill time.
She messaged back and said that she wasn’t doing anything but was happy to drive into the city and see where the night took us. Eddie’s always been a bit random like that and I’ve always been amazed by her free-spirited nature so I agreed to go over to her place a bit later in the evening.
I arrived at Eddie’s place at about 2030 and we bitched about people at work for a bit and then messaged (K) [(K) will henceforth be known as Patsy] to see if she wanted to join us but she was already out with her friends so declined our offer. So, it was just me and Eddie for the night.
At about 2200, Eddie drove us to just outside the Nightlife District of the Metropolis and we walked the rest of the way. We parked a bit further away so (1) it would be easier to get out of the Metropolis and (2) all the main roads within the Nightlife District were closed for the big street party.
When we got into the Nightlife District, we went to one of the clubs that weren’t charging entry and I had myself a shot of Vodka and a shot of Tequila. I’d like to point out that I didn’t get completely intoxicated on New Years Eve which is a good thing.
While I was on the dance floor, as is standard in the celebrity world of Devil, I found a girl that I knew through some of the courses that I had been sent to as part of SETEC’s training and development program.
After dancing to a few songs, Eddie and I then left and headed over to another club. As we were waiting in line to get into this club, we were handed a flyer for another club that neither of us had been to before. In the spirit of the randomness of the night…we made a split second decision to go to club on the brochure.
When we got inside I had another shot of Vodka and Tequila. Ok…I’d like to point out that this was ALL I had to drink for the entire night…pretty much because I was broke…but that’s not the point…the point is, I wasn’t totally wasted on New Years Eve. I had enough alcohol in my blood stream to keep me dancing (but not with any poles) enough to have a good time.
Again…me being the celebrity that I am…as I was walking through the club, I was stopped by a guy I went to high school and university with. I haven’t seen him in years and we chatted for a bit before myself and Eddie left the club. By the time we walked out of the club it was almost midnight so we thought we’d stay out in the streets and wait for the countdown celebrations.
So there we were, Eddie and I, on the streets of the Nightlife District at midnight on New Years Eve amongst the streets of people also celebrating the New Year.
Now…I’ve never considered myself to be someone that enjoys large crowds but being out there in the middle of it all…it just felt so right.
I remember standing on one of the railings and taking photos of the streets packed full of people celebrating underneath the Christmas lights and decorations thinking to myself: “This is my city…this is my home...this is where I belong” I guess it also confirmed with me that turning down that other job in the middle of nowhere that I had been offered was the right decision.
Then…that’s when a received a mysterious sms from (S)…the girl that I
I thought that her SMS was interestingly random…but the fact that she went to some effort to get my mobile phone number was even more interesting. But anyway...I digress...
Eddie and I then headed back through the sea of people back to where the car was parked but stopped off to get some ice cream on the way.
It was a spur of the moment thing…but maybe I’m being a bit of a weirdo when I say this…but I made the casual suggestion of: “Should we get some ice-cream?” and Eddie’s casual response of: “You know what…let’s do it!”...but us going into that ice creamery set off a whole chain of other events.
After we walked about half a block from the ice-creamery we ran into the new boss of The Centre as he was walking out of one of the nearby pubs...and they say timing is everything.
This was very same boss that I had danced with a few weeks back and the very same boss that had given me my exit interview. He was happy to see us and we talked a little bit with him before moving on.
Further on…we stopped to watch a bit of one of the stage shows and dance in the street. As we were walking away from the main stage, I ran into another girl that I had met through at work through SETEC’s mentoring program.
And there we have it…a given night…walking through the streets of the Nightlife District…and I run into 4 people I know. Such is the life of a celebrity I suppose. Having said that though…4 people are not enough…more people need to know me beacuse despite the fact that I was KNOWN by many people...I never really had any secured New Year Eve plans with anyone.
As we walked back to Eddie's car, a small remanant of the celebratory streamers floated through the air above me. It seemed a bit out of the ordinary and it easily caught my attention. So much so that I jumped up and managed to grab it. I thought it was a bit symbolic for me actually...
I saw an opportunity...and I took a chance...jumped for it...and was able to grab it. That streamer is now in my wallet. Maybe it's symbolic. Maybe it's lucky...maybe it's not...but right now it's not like I don't have a lot of room in there.
We got back to Eddie’s place at about 0130 and I went home straight after that to get some sleep. My sleep patterns have been a bit out of alignment lately and I need to get back into a proper sleeping pattern (or as proper as I can get it to be) things will be getting back to normal soon and I need to be prepared. Its going to be a big year for me so I need to be prepared.
The Crew are back from their overseas trip and training is going to be set into full swing before our annual boot camp and I am really looking forward to that. I can't wait. I always have the best time...but again...I digress...
I guess if there ever was a theme song to encapsulate the New Year’s Eve that I’ve had which is also quite possibly an indication of the year to come…then this song would have to be it.
I think 2007 is going to be Devil's year...and Devil is going to be just fine on his own...like all superheros should be.
Devil's Winamp: The Cast of Rent - Out Tonight
Devil's Mood : Fun-loving / Random / Excited / Happy / Calm / Coping / Moderately Optimistic
Character Profile
The Absolutely Fabulous Girls (aka The Ab Fab Girls):
- Collectively, both Eddie and Patsy will be referred to as the Absolutely Fabulous Girls
[Eddie (Edwina)]
- Is slightly older than myself.
- Is very free-spirited.
- Has a very “new age” mentality and is heavily involved in spiritual healing.
- Is a widower. Her husband died a few years ago after being injured and paralysed in an accident. I haven’t asked about the details though.
- Originally thought I was the work experience kid the first day she walked into the office.
[Patsy]
- Acts like the total blonde that she is and I love her for it.
- Didn’t understand how the game Lightning Reaction when I took it into The Centre.
- Has an unhealthy love of Champagne and Vodka.
- Becomes a bit deaf when she becomes a bit drunk.
- Gets drunk very easily and may even possibly have an alcohol problem.
posted by Devil's Advocate at 1.1.07
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