I love NYE

STANDING AROUND FOR EIGHT HOURS TO WATCH A BALL DROP IS WORTH EVERY MINUTE.

10am Wake up. It's New Year's Eve and you're in NYC!

Noon Stop into Virgil's (212-921- 9494) for a hearty BBQ lunch-you won't be able to leave your viewing spot for food once you're in.

2pm Put on long underwear, thick socks, boots, gloves, a coat and a hat. Leave your second pair of gloves; it can't possibly be that cold.

4pm Score a prime viewing spot on Broadway and 43rd Street.

5:15pm You get hungry.

5:30pm  Luckily, you remembered to pack a sandwich.

6pm The ball is lit and raised to the top of 1 Times Square, and the TV networks start hosting concerts.

10pm It's that cold.

11:57pm Collect your hat and noisemaker. It's almost time!

Midnight Happy New Year! Those frozen fingers were more than worth it. Time to make reservations for 2011.