This long-distance date idea is perfect for couples who want to celebrate New Yearâs Eve in a meaningful way, even when miles apart. Your simple dessert becomes a visual timeline of the past year, with each accomplishment serving as a decoration on your cake and representing your growth, achievements, and successes. The cake itself celebrates you, giving you and your partner a chance to recognize both big milestones and small wins that you should feel proud of.
Instructions
Each person buys a small cake from their local bakery or store.
Pick a time that works for both of you on Dec 31 ; use a time zone converter if needed.
Hop on a video call using Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.
Each person writes 5â10 accomplishments from the past year on small sticky notes; if you donât have sticky notes, you can use candles.
Some examples may include:
- Finishing school
- Learning a new skill or hobby
- Reaching a personal goal, like exercising more or saving money
- Completing a trip or adventure
- Overcoming a challenge or difficult moment
- Getting married, engaged, pregnant, buying a house
- Buying something new
Attach each sticky note to a toothpick.
Take turns placing one note/candle into your cake and read the accomplishment out loud. If you are using candles, you can light them as you go or at the end.
Continue until all accomplishments have been shared.
Once finished, enjoy eating your cake together!
Elevate this date!
đ° Bake your cakes together first, if you like to cook
â± Plan the date to last 30 minutes so you can share your accomplishments gradually and time it perfectly to take your first cake bite exactly at midnight.
đž Take a photo of your finished cakes. In the New Year, repeat the date and reflect on those photos to see how much youâve grown.