Day 1, 2012
A group of friends unite around a rooftop bar overlooking the vibrant city lights of Austin. The atmosphere on the open rooftop was charged with excitement, intoxication, and the thrilling sensation of a young night full of spontaneity and adventure. No one paid any notice to the actual weather, which was unseasonably perfect for an outdoor celebration. With one hand claiming a cup, lined perfectly in a row on the bar, each attendee anxiously awaited their first drink of the new year; while in the other hand, they were on a personal challenge to have as many last drinks for the previous year. As the count down to zero begins, the bartender readies the bottle to pour into the expecting cups lined perfectly along the bar-top. Irish car bombs have become somewhat of a tradition for some in the group and with the absence of a properly furnished bar, the bartender uses a makeshift technique to deliver this particular recipe, hence the line of cups. The ball drops, the drinks are poured, and one by one each person throws back their cup, while directly overhead a fireworks display help bring in the new year. The scene that was created at 12:00 AM would have looked right at home on a movie set.
7:00 AM
I witnessed the first sunrise of the new year in all of it's glory. Each ray of sunlight proudly displayed its full range of color. I'm so happy I was able to witness this sight with my biff.
NYE, ATX 2012 was a success.
Since new years I have danced on the steps of the capital with a thousand people with the Decentralized Dance Party, I've become hooked on the 11th doctor, been compelled by the science of deduction by none other than Holmes himself, and have played my violin for the first time in 5 years.
My days in ATX are now limited. I have only 4 more months in the mesmerizing city and there is still many things I have yet to do. It is my mission to accomplish everything on my list by May 31.
May 31st?
Challenge accepted.
Until next time,
RTIII