...Well, not quite yet. I may be a little premature in my celebration (at least in the US), but that is no reason for you not to celebrate the New Year in as many ways as humanly possible. Why just celebrate it at a bar when you can celebrate it online?
No, we're not suggesting that you celebrate the New Year in front of your computer (what fun would that be?), but there are some awesome online tools for sending out celebration messages and watching the major New Year's celebrations.
Have some of your own to add? Tell us in the comments.
1. Twitter Out the New Year
This is what Twitter was meant for - letting everyone know what you're doing in one swift stroke. Use your mobile to Twitter out Happy New Year to all of your friends and followers. Don't forget to include the #2009 tag in your tweet!
2. Stream Your Own Celebration
3. Change Your Facebook Status
Let all of your Facebook friends know you care! If you're out and about, text to 32665 to send an SMS update to Facebook.
4. Write a New Years Blog Post
Write a short post wishing your readers a Happy New Year. Don't forget to include what you're going to do and the resolutions you intend to complete. Then share a link to the post in the comments below! (or for dramatic effect, schedule the post to appear at 11:59 tonight)
5. Live the Disney World 2009 Fireworks
Hook your computer up to your TV and allow your friends and family to watch Disney launch its fireworks live as they ring in the New Year into the wee hours.
6. Hulu's 2009 NYC Live Stream
Even Hulu is getting into the act by live streaming the 2009 Ball Drop! It's supposed to be a balmy 1 degree tonight in NYC, so if you don't want to freeze, I suggest this stream.
7. Play Videos of Past New Year Celebrations at Your Party
Relive the past by utilizing YouTube! There's great footage you can watch as a precursor to 2008. Here are some videos of past ball drops:
2000 New Year Celebrations and Ball Drop
2005-2008 Ball Drop Compilation
8. Use Your iPhone
New Years Blowout Horn and Countdown - You knew we had to include an iPhone app. This one allows you to blow into the mic to create a New Years horn and plays the New Year's song Auld Lang Syne. Oh, did I mention it's free?
From everyone at Mashable, we want to wish you a safe, fun, and Happy New Year!