I could be in New York City right now counting down until the ball drops, but I'm not, and thank God. I hate New Year's Eve, you should too, and here's why:

The hype. I could stop here. Well, maybe I should tack on an "over." All December: So what are you doing? Where are you going? Who will you be with? Who are you kissing at midnight?!?!?! January 1: Everything you said, predicted, and planned all December did not come true.

You work the day of. Yes, the holiday revolves around nighttime activities, but unless the government or your boss lets you off, you are (supposed to be) working for 8+ hours the day of. Does my manager really expect productivity? Wait, my manager isn't here because they have leave they're going to lose if they don't take it. ME TOO. Meanwhile, I'll just browse Facebook and group text with the people I'm meeting in T-6 hours on company time.