I can totally relate to that, keberoxu. Doing what is best for you is a good thing.

Hubby and I did our usual NYE activities, i.e. ignoring it. We used to be able to see the 9.30 pm harbour fireworks from our upstairs balcony but the trees on the hill a few streets away have now blocked the view. We were asleep soon after and didn't even say Happy New Year to each other. We never stay up until midnight and now the local harbour fireworks only happen earlier and not at midnight.

My big gripe every year is that the supermarkets already have hot cross Easter buns and are advertising them in their catalogues. Give us a break! That's months away! We haven't recovered from the silly season yet! :-D