A Brisbane man has enjoyed a surprise New Year’s Eve – all by himself.
While Peter (28) was planning on staying in with his housemates, he found himself alone after they got an 11th hour invite to an old uni mate’s house party.
“They invited me, but I don’t know the other guy, and the idea of going to a party where I don’t know anyone is torture, so I was happy to skip it,” said Peter. “I know spending NYE alone sounds super sad, but I got my hard partying days out of my system at school and uni. Plus I worked over the Christmas/New Year period, so I didn’t feel like going out.”
Instead, Peter took himself to his local to watch the Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars BBL game over a few beers and a hearty fish and chips meal.
“The cricket was good and the meal was a million times better than some greasy pizza and random finger food at a house party.”
After the game finished, Peter picked up another six pack, got an Uber home, and sat down to play the new God of War Ragnarok game.
“I got it for Christmas but haven’t had a chance to play it properly yet. It’s so much fun! I’m looking forward to playing it more often and eventually finishing it.”
Peter’s only social interaction was a Facetime call to his parents in Sydney, who were enjoying their own house party.
“Mum was mortified that I was spending the night alone, but I told her that I was quite happy and not to worry. Dad was a lot more chill. I told them I’d rather be alone than go to some strange party and be bored out of my brain.”
Peter went to bed about 1am, and was sound asleep when his housemates rolled in a few hours later.
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