New Year's Eve Disaster: Drunkards Ruin Our Feast!
Hey guys, let's dive into a New Year's Eve story that took a wild turn! We're talking about Happy New Year 2023, a night that started with the best intentions: a cozy 'ngeliwet' (traditional Sundanese communal eating) with my boarding house buddies. Little did we know, our chill celebration was about to get a major plot twist, thanks to some unexpected, shall we say, 'spirited' guests. So, grab your virtual popcorn, and let's get into this crazy New Year's Eve tale!
The Perfect 'Ngeliwet' Plan
So, the plan was simple: usher in Happy New Year 2023 with a delicious 'ngeliwet'. For those not in the know, 'ngeliwet' is basically a communal rice feast. Imagine a long banana leaf spread out, piled high with fragrant rice cooked in a big pot, surrounded by all sorts of yummy side dishes. We're talking fried chicken, tempeh, tofu, sambal, fresh veggies – the whole shebang! It’s all about sharing good food and good company. We, my boarding house crew and I, thought it would be the perfect way to celebrate Happy New Year 2023 – low-key, affordable, and super satisfying.
We spent the afternoon prepping like a well-oiled machine. Some of us were in charge of the rice, making sure it was perfectly cooked and fragrant. Others tackled the side dishes, frying up mountains of tempeh and tofu, and wrestling with the sambal (because no 'ngeliwet' is complete without a fiery kick!). And of course, someone was on drink duty, making sure the es teh manis (sweet iced tea) flowed freely. With the stage set and bellies rumbling, we gathered around our banana leaf spread, ready to welcome Happy New Year 2023 in style. The aroma alone was enough to make our mouths water, and the vibe was just right – chilled, happy, and full of anticipation for the year ahead. We reminisced about the past year's ups and downs, shared our hopes and dreams for the coming year, and just enjoyed each other's company. This was the kind of Happy New Year 2023 celebration we had all been craving – simple, authentic, and filled with genuine connection.
The Uninvited Guests
As we were happily devouring our 'ngeliwet', soaking in the Happy New Year 2023 atmosphere, things took an unexpected turn. Suddenly, a group of guys stumbled into our boarding house, clearly having had a bit too much 'holiday cheer'. Now, our boarding house is usually a pretty quiet and peaceful place, so this was definitely out of the ordinary. These weren't just any party crashers; these guys were loud, boisterous, and clearly not in their best state of mind. They started slurring words, bumping into things, and generally disrupting our peaceful Happy New Year 2023 'ngeliwet' session. At first, we tried to ignore them, hoping they would just wander off. But these guys were persistent. They started making their way towards our 'ngeliwet' spread, eyeing our food with hungry (and slightly unfocused) eyes. We exchanged nervous glances, wondering how this situation was going to play out. It was clear that our chill Happy New Year 2023 vibe was about to be seriously challenged.
One of them, who seemed to be the ringleader of the group, started trying to grab food from our banana leaf. Now, we're all about sharing, but this was our Happy New Year 2023 feast, and these guys were being super disruptive. We politely told them that we were in the middle of our dinner and that maybe they should find somewhere else to celebrate. But our polite requests were met with blank stares and more slurred speech. The ringleader then started getting agitated, demanding that we share our food with them. He even started making some not-so-friendly remarks, which definitely made us feel uneasy. The atmosphere shifted from chilled and festive to tense and uncomfortable. We were now faced with the dilemma of how to handle these unwanted guests without causing a scene or putting ourselves in danger.
Confrontation and Chaos
Things escalated quickly. The ringleader, fueled by whatever he had been drinking, got more aggressive. He started yelling, accusing us of being selfish for not sharing our Happy New Year 2023 'ngeliwet'. We tried to reason with him, explaining that we had prepared this food for ourselves and that they were welcome to find their own Happy New Year 2023 celebration. But he wasn't having any of it. He started shoving one of my boarding house mates, and that's when things really got out of hand. A shouting match erupted, with both sides exchanging heated words. We were trying to defend ourselves and our Happy New Year 2023 feast, while they were just being belligerent and unreasonable. It was a chaotic scene, a far cry from the peaceful Happy New Year 2023 celebration we had envisioned.
In the midst of the chaos, one of my braver boarding house mates decided to take action. He stood up to the ringleader, telling him firmly that they needed to leave and that we weren't going to tolerate their behavior. He managed to push the ringleader away from our 'ngeliwet' spread, creating some distance between us and the unruly group. This seemed to snap the ringleader out of his drunken stupor, at least for a moment. He looked around at the scene he was creating, and for a brief second, I think he realized that he was out of line. But then, one of his buddies stepped in, egging him on and reigniting the conflict. The shouting match continued, and we were back to square one.
The Resolution (of Sorts)
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, we managed to get the drunk guys to leave. It wasn't pretty. There was more yelling, some shoving, and a lot of bad language. But eventually, we convinced them that they weren't welcome and that they needed to find somewhere else to cause trouble on Happy New Year 2023. As they stumbled out of our boarding house, we breathed a collective sigh of relief. The Happy New Year 2023 'ngeliwet' had been saved, but the atmosphere was definitely soured.
We spent the next few minutes cleaning up the mess they had made, both literally and figuratively. We rearranged our 'ngeliwet' spread, trying to salvage what was left of our food and our Happy New Year 2023 spirit. It wasn't easy. The encounter had left us feeling shaken and violated. But we were determined not to let those guys ruin our entire Happy New Year 2023 celebration. So, we took a deep breath, put on some music, and tried to get back to the relaxed and happy vibe we had before the uninvited guests arrived.
Lessons Learned
Looking back on that Happy New Year 2023 'ngeliwet' disaster, I can't help but laugh (a little). It was definitely a memorable experience, albeit not in the way we had hoped. We learned a few valuable lessons that night. First, you can't always control who shows up at your party, especially on Happy New Year 2023. Second, it's important to stand up for yourself and your friends, even when it's uncomfortable. And third, even when things go wrong, you can still salvage the situation and make the best of it. Despite the unexpected drama, we still managed to have a decent Happy New Year 2023 celebration. We shared good food, good company, and a crazy story that we'll be laughing about for years to come. And who knows, maybe next year we'll hire a bouncer for our 'ngeliwet'! Happy New Year, everyone!