New Year's Eve Playlist

I'm not a big party guy. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy getting together with good folks and enjoy their company just as much as the next guy, but I'm just more comfortable at home without all the hoopla.

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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