1. Fireworks

Fireworks are probably the most common and the most obvious choice, but as trivial as they may be they never get old.

2. Go out to eat

There are plenty of restaurants that stay open super late in celebration of New Years so find one near you and enjoy a late meal with family and friends.

3. Go to a countdown party

If you like to party then this is a sure-fire way to have a good time, find someone who knows someone who knows someone who's having a party and have the time of your life.

4. Host a party

Maybe you like smaller get-togethers and aren't into the big party scenes, sometimes the smaller parties are harder to come by, so how about throwing your own? Invite a few friends over, drop some cash on some food and play some party games, maybe Monopoly if you want to cut some people off.

5. Marathon a show

I remember when Cartoon Network hosted the "Naruto Year's Eve" Marathon back in 2005 and I sat for hours in awe. Marathoning your favorite show can make for an enjoyable and relaxing New Year's eve; you can even invite friends!

6. Reflect on the good times

It's been a rough year for a lot of people but reflecting on some of the great things that may have happened over the year can serve as a way to bring hope for the next.

7. Set some goals

Start setting goals for things you want to accomplish before the next year ends. Set smart and meaning goals.

8. Go to Church

Some AME Churches hold special first watch night services in commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation becoming law. If you are at all religious, this may be an interesting experience

9. Date Night

What's more romantic than breaking in the new year with someone special over a candlelit dinner or some fireworks? Tell me. I'll wait.

10. Protest

I attended a protest last year and it was a wonderful experience. See if there is an organization near you planning to do one.

11. Not A Damn Thing

Just sit there and do nothing, sleep if you want, eat if you gotta, up to you..........