Last New Year's Eve, Grace attended a big celebration party at a beautiful downtown plaza. Early in the evening, she sat at a table and checked her personal New Year's resolution list for the future. She wanted to feel excited about the upcoming months, but her heart felt incredibly sad and lonely. Her boyfriend, Owen, travelled from a different city, and his flight had massive technical delays. At night, as the loud public clock started the final midnight countdown, Grace lost all hope of seeing him. The crowd shouted the numbers energetically, and midnight finally arrived with spectacular, colorful fireworks in the sky. Everyone around her started laughing, sharing warm hugs, and raising their glasses for a traditional toast. Suddenly, someone touched Grace’s shoulder gently in the middle of the crowded and noisy plaza. She turned around in complete shock and saw Owen smiling with his champagne glass ready. He arrived just in time to kiss her, and her new year began with absolute happiness.