2017 came quick. I was at a friends place, drank too much and fell asleep on his couch. But before that happened we got to see fireworks from his balcony that overlooks city hall. I think it was a standard new years evening for me.
I don't drink enough so I drink 2 bottles of champagne, watched TV and went to bed. I am no longer happy with my life, but the change still does not work. Perhaps that is why the new year doesn't promise to change for the better and therefore there is a special joy.
Why aren't you happy with your life? Maybe you're just expecting a little too much out of it. :/