I'm living in 3rd world-type accommodations which has no food and no drinks-kilometers from anywhere. I have no family and there are no friends around. Most would think it sad on this last day of 2013, but they would be incorrect.
I am in excellent physical shape and have peace of mind. I am more fortunate than anyone I know. I have never been seriously ill and haven't even had a cold in many years. New Years to me is a man made concept, this day will turn into night and night into day, etc. It's amazing to be living life in this moment with little to be concerned about, except for the street dog I want to feed.