New year's eve is no exception. I much rather stay at home and watch the festivities. It has to do more with reflecting on where I've been and where I need to go.
Traditionaly, most of the family will go to bed by 10 PM, allowing me to be alone with my thoughts. I fire up my iPod for a mix of music that helps me reflect and think about what I want to acomplish in the new year. Here are the songs I listen to to bring in and celebrate the New Year.
10:30 PM to 11:55 PM
"City of Blinding Lights" - U2
Great for watching the activites around Times Square. The song inspires hope in me.
"Dancing in the Dark" - Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Just a fun song to remeber all the good times from the past year.
"Tubthumping" - Chumbawamba
Reminds me that I may get knocked down but I get up again.
"Time (Clock of the Heart) - Culture Club
This song reminds me I need focus on my family, especialy my wife and son, because time with them is precious.
"Let it Whip" - Dazz Band
Just have big fun!
"What was I Thinkin' " - Dierks Bentley
I use this song to reflect on all the stuipd, "I know better than that" decision I made in the previous year and forgive myself.
"Break on Through (To the Other Side) - The Doors
Let go of the past and break on through to the other side (the new year)
"Wonderful Tonight) - Eric Clapton
A simple reminder to remember how beautiful, lovely, and wonderful my wife is.
"Don't Stop" - Fleetwood Mac
Yesterday is gone. Prepare for tommorow and live for today.
"If Tomorow Never Comes" - Garth Brooks
I use this time to reflect on those who left us this past year.
"All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" - Hank Williams Jr.
I've got great friends and I look forward to the upcoming year with them and how I can build stronger relationships with them.
"Midnight Rider" - Gregg Allman
A reminder to me that I cannot be succesful without my friends and family.
"All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
A reminder to quit taking my self so seriously and have some fun.
"Turn Off the Light" - Nelly Furtado
Everything is not as seems, morning will come, see all your dreams.
"A Change Would Do You Good" - Sherly Crow
Don't be afraid to change!
"The Future So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" - Timbuk 3
Be optimistic! Make your future bright!
11:54 PM
"The Final Countdown" - Europe
Just a great song to wrap up the year before the ball drop on TV.
12:02 AM
"New Year's Day" - U2
I just love this song! U2 at their best. It pumps me up for the year ahead.
"After Midnight" - Eric Clapton
Toast to the New Year with you favorite beverage!
"Hallelujah" - k.d. pang
One last bit of thanks for the previous year.
"Turn the Page" - Bob Sever & The Silver Bullet Band
"Say here I am" time to dedicate myself to my goals for the New Year.
"Beautiful Day" - U2
Everyday is a beautiful day! Make the most of all the opportunites the New Year will give you.
However you celebrate the New Year, be safe and have fun. Here's wishing you a great, productive, safe, and prosperous 2011!
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