Normally I use to spend my Christmas and New year eve in my village garkida or Yola ADAMAWA state. It was more interesting and fun in garkida due to how busy it is. Cultural stuff and some night party. But here in Yola all I do is sleep and eat because everything requires money. Insurgency made Christmas so boring in the village because every December we use to have attacks on attacks by gunmen. So can't go to village because I'm tired of sleeping on mounting. So, If I had the opportunity to spend New Year's Eve anywhere in the world, I would choose New York City, particularly Times Square. I use to watch it online now they celebrate it and it caught my attention. I have always imagined what it would feel like to welcome a new year in a place where thousands of people gather together, counting down the final seconds of the year. Just thinking about the atmosphere makes me excited.
One of the things that attracts me to New York is the famous New Year's Eve celebration. The beautiful lights, music, entertainment and the excitement of people waiting for midnight make it look like an unforgettable experience. No attacks,no much problems and you get to enjoy it . Be it you are rich or poor. Everyone celebrate it freely. I would love to stand among the crowd, watch the famous ball drop and join everyone in counting down from ten to one. Imagine shouting "Happy New Year!" with thousands of strangers who are all celebrating the same moment. That would be something special. A memory I will never forget.
But honestly, it is not only about the celebration or taking beautiful pictures. For me, travelling to a place like New York would also be an opportunity to experience a different culture, meet new people and see things I have only watched in movies and on television. If possible, now that am a registered nurse, I'll try to secure a job. A good one unlike here.
I would also love to take a walk around the city, enjoy some good food and capture beautiful memories. Of course, I would make sure to dress warmly because I know New York can be very cold during that period. More importantly, New Year's Eve gives us an opportunity to reflect on the year that is ending. We remember our achievements, the challenges we faced, the people we met and the lessons we learnt. If I ever get that opportunity, I would not take it for granted. Sometimes, the best gift we can give ourselves is the chance to experience something new.
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