A Year in Pictures of Working

New Year's Eve Stories.

1. We did have a good turn out at our party, thanks for asking. During the champagne toast, Marla and James (who both seem to be doing well considering how bad their hit-by-a-van accident had been) both laughed, hoisted their plastic glasses in the air and said, "Thank god this fucking year is over!"

Alex came wearing his old prom tuxedo. The vest had a strange black and gold pattern that kind of looked like something from an New Year's themed amusement park musical revue. Maybe called, 'New Year's Eve! Exclamation Point!' Still, most of us were impressed and jealous that he could fit into his prom tux.

At the end of the night, Shane played 'Guitar Hero' and Maloney did a keg stand.

2. Hansen couldn't make the party. His wife (Psychotherapist) had to leave town at the last minute for a family emergency, leaving him to watch their daughter.

Hansen: [via e-mail] I spent New Year's Eve with my kid at the restaurant my wife and I had reservations at -- 2 year-old at schmancy restaurant was pretty fun and funny. She'd have her face stuffed with bread and the waiter would stop by and ask if everything was okay and she'd struggle to get out "More bread."
Young: Just like her father.

3. Brett: [via text the next day] Meant to txt you last night, but fell asleep watching ghostbusters

# posted by Arnie : 8:36 PM