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Happy New Year ! :)


I spent a lovely New Year's eve at a friend's recently re-decorated place which, by the way, looks absolutely stunning.

Actually TH and I had decided to spend the evening in having a quiet dinner by ourselves.  Suddenly in the morning, said friend called and invited us over for a quiet dinner with just a few close friends.

So off we went in the evening to the friend's house and met up with some old friends, some we hadn't met for long and one we made yesterday :)

Delicious food was had (finger-licking good chicken biryani, superb salad), excellent wine was consumed in very little quantity (but strangely that wasn't minded one bit) and an interesting little card-game involving major strategising was played.

All in all immense fun was had and this will count as one those great New Year's eves that one always talks about years later.

I had a great start to my new year…how about you ?

Comments

Seema Smile said…
Sounds like fun. Hanging out with friends always is whether it's a quiet dinner or a roaring party :)
I'm glad I found this blog. I always enjoy slice of life reading. Am now following you
The Wanderer said…
Absolutely right Seema...friends, food and fun...a great way to welcome the new year :)

Hey Sarah :) Welcome to my virtual home !

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