1. Inspired by the Versozas, I buy a jar of salsa, taco shells and ground beef. I munch on my experiment while watching the fireworks outside my window.

2. 5 garbage bags and 2 antihistamine tablets later, my pad is (almsot) spic and span. There is something therapeutic about throwing away unneeded things and seeing all the free space. Makes me think of possibilities.

3. And for the second time, I have a solitary yet unlonely New Year’s Eve.