Originally Posted by
leviathan 
What if you're comfortable with not drinking, but things seem a little boreing and loud?
Probably cause they are.
Worrying about New Years is a little premature, but I can't fault you for wondering about it. Come 2015 you may discover that the only reason you attended many of these social events
was the drinking, and with you not drinking, they may not hold the same appeal.
As for the other events, receptions and what not. It might be wise to skip those in early sobriety, or stick to the 45 min. limit. Why? That loudness and boredom you speak of might drive you to drink if you choose to stick it out.
Good luck.