Year End Party



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I attended two 'Bonenkai's (commonly translated as 'Year End Party') this year. Bonenkai literally means 'forgetting the year party' where you drink and talk about what has happened during the year. The two parties I attended this year are totally different in terms of 'forgetting'.

The first one I attended was one with my colleagues at work. Yes, I just forgot what had happened during the party between a certain point during the party until I woke up with aching head in bed next afternoon. It became another unforgettable party I regret drinking.

The other one I attended was tonight, with other 5 friends from high school and university. I usually organize the parties with this group, but this time one guy strongly wanted to have a party at this time, so I told him to do it by himself.

As I had expected, the party did not start smoothly: the place he said he had reserved was not open when we got there. There was a sign on the door and it said 'We will be open after the new year holiday'. We moved to another place nearby, and I did not make any complaint (which was VERY unusual) as I was thinking the reason why this party was organized.

After we were fed more or less, we were told the reason the party was organized. The guy organized this party will be leaving to a remote island in February next year, and he wanted to see us before his departure. The bad management of the party was wiped out from my mind, and I learned there always a reason when something unusual happens.

The party ended up very peacefully and I came home much more somber than usual, so I am writing this entry within the day. It is always nice to know a friend is making a decision to a new life, and it requires a personal drink to accept the fact. I think accepting includes some forgetting. This may sound contradicting, but I am not that reasonable.

Anyway good luck to him! I'll have another beer.

Posted: (火) - 12 30, 2003 at 11:13 PM          

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