Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, time starts to slow, tens of thousands of people are counting down in unison, millions more across the country and even the world are doing the same at home. 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year! New Year's Eve in … [Read more...] about Opinion: New Year’s Eve From a New Yorker
New Years Eve
Stampedes: From the Shanghai Skyline to Target
“Ten, nine, eight, oh look at that. It’s midnight. Happy New Year,” my friend scoffed. I curled my toes so that I can feel them. It was bitterly cold and I had been trying to find a taxi home since 10:30 p.m. More than 300,000 eager partiers had already congregated by the Shanghai waterfront for a light show, which turned out to be cancelled. By 8:30 p.m., I was determined to … [Read more...] about Stampedes: From the Shanghai Skyline to Target
Resolve not to stress over resolutions
As we unpack our suitcases and realize how that 8 a.m. will be more of a struggle than realized, the last thing to be concerned with is New Years’ resolutions. But alas, they can be opportunities to re-evaluate yourself. If you make resolutions religiously, then question the success rate you have achieved over the past few years. A word of warning to those who make New Years … [Read more...] about Resolve not to stress over resolutions