Why are my peers shocked that I want to stay home for New Years Eve?

[AmazonChick171]

I’m in a group chat and people ask what’s going on tonight for New Year’s Eve after work (I’m on lunch break). I said I’m staying home where it’s safe because people do crazy shit like shooting and whatever. Plus I have to work the next day but I don’t go in until 10am. I work from 10-6pm.
One of the girls said she’s going to a New Years Party at her cousins house and party all night long since she doesn’t have to work. One of my guy friends (let’s call him Tim) said to me, “What do you mean ‘Where it’s safe?’ Seriously?”

I said, “Well people would be shooting and doing crazy shit out there and I will not be in there. I like being safe.”

Then Tim said, “You think everyone in New Years is like that. You’re exaggerating of what you think New Year’s is like. Come on! You gotta stop playing it safe all the time and live it up. Besides you get off at 6pm and you don’t have to go in until 10 right? You gotta work tomorrow?”

I said, “Right and I do work tomorrow.”

Tim, “Well you can still come and have a good time. A couple of peers are coming over to my house for a little get together and we’re doing fireworks. You should come by! Then like after 12 you can leave or whatever.”

Girl pal (Let’s call her Heather), “Yeah (my name) people can still have fun without the craziness. Don’t be such a drag.”

His bestie (let’s call him Joey), “My girl and I will be there later on. Time to party!

Me, “Well…. I do have to clean house….. well my room. It may take a while, I have to get ready and….

Tim, “Okay then come by afterwards! What you’re going to clean your room on New Year’s Eve? Get a life (my name)! Your sister is right about one thing. You never do anything drastic or take risks. Quite frankly, you’re boring.”

I rather play it safe thank risk and party. I’m not getting shit. We’re all 21-27 years old.

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I gotta get back to work. My break is over. I’ll check the answers later when I get off.

[emeraldsaphire]

I may be an old lady at the ripe old age of 29, but I'm staying home too. It's just gonna be me and boyfriend tonight. I'm with you though, their will be tons of drunks out on the roads.

I think a lot of it is fomo. They are young and they want to play it a little less safe. Do stuff so years later they say they did.

[AmazonChick171]

You’re not old hahaha. I mean yeah you do have a good point

[exitseven]

I know somebody who used to say that New Years Eve was amateur night. Everyone on the road would be drunk and cops would pull you over for nothing. You might be doing the smart thing but next Saturday night you need ot go out and have some fun.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO

[AmazonChick171]

You’re welcome

[SixFootSexy]

I don't blame you for not wanting to party... but at the same time, it would be a good place to meet someone at a house party if you're smart and have your friends introduce you to a guy you could date.

[AmazonChick171]

I can find dates somewhere else

[msc545]

I stay home too since I live in SoCal and to go anywhere means driving - which on New Year is suicide around here. Too many drunks.

[Surely]

I spent a lot of New Year’s home and in bed before midnight! Now if I go out. I usually don’t drink any way.
Do whatever feels best for you!
Happy New Year!🎊🎆

[AmazonChick171]

Thank you! You too

[TallAnon]

No idea, I'm about to go to sleep already

[eagle1951]

hey i'm staying home