Remembering 2010 ..!!

Time passes leaving memories forever. 2010 was another such page added to the book of my life, which I would like to read again and again. It all started with bidding a nice farewell to 2009. On the very first day of this year, we made a trip to Mysore, in the mid-year around, we made a trip to Nandi Hills and towards the end, we had a blast at Munnar. All the trips were awesome, special in their own unique way. Apart from those, small outings, movies and get-together were always on were cards. My birthday in 2010 (both official and real) were the best ones ever! Thanks to all the people who made those days special for me! Not only mine, we actually made a point to celebrate everyone's birthday in a unique way. After all they are the ones for whom our stay in Bangalore is enjoyable!

Professionally, 2010 is worth remembering as I completed my first year in the corporate. This part of my life can be characterized in a positive way. I got opportunities to learn more, work under stress and even work alone. All the hurdles I met only paved my way through. In the meantime, my corporate contacts also increased. I am glad that I have been able to work with some of the most gifted resources in my office. Every word they speak always makes sense. I had a remarkable time working with them! Their encouragement and support always kept me at ease. They instilled in me the confidence and made me realize my potential. There were some people who made me smile when times were tough. Not mentioning their names would be doing injustice to them. They are Vipin, Ashish, Shirish, Shipra, Vivek, Niraj, Somesh, Sneha, Sunaina, Sreemayee, Preeti and Gopi. Thanks all of you for simply being there! Not only in my job, I also excelled in my writing and the whole credit goes to Anunaya. Thanks a lot for introducing me into this freelance writing. I am enjoying it through! It has given me a platform to write, what I have always loved. Hopefully, beginning with this, I may go farther and chase my dreams!

Besides, 2010 was special for my family too. My dear cousin-cum-friend (Putul Apa) tied her nuptial knot and started a new life! I wish her all the world's happiness on this last day of the year. Lala Bhai's shifting from US to India was another milestone in 2010. That change was instrumental in keeping me connected with Bangalore. It always feels nice to be with family and last year most of my times were spent with them. Trip to home was unforgettable, had a wonderful time with family and good old friends, life was beautiful! My Chuku also graduated from her higher secondary to grad school and her life is on a completely new track as well. Hope all good things keep coming her way and she is blessed with all the joys and happiness. One more change last year saw was keeping Me and Reshma together, after almost a year! She did stay for a small period of time but has definitely left me with loads of memories. I won't ever forget our Friday night madness and all those fun watching movies or our simple talks. The JITMians did rock in 2010. Our all time fav companions in these were Apu, Pragnya, Ritu, Amit, Shiv, Riyaz, Lisha, Ajit, Arun, Rakesh, Soni, Santosh, Rudra, Sitakant, Yuvraj (non-Nessian) and Anunay (one non-JITMian). Thanks buddies for all those fun moments!

Specifically looking into my life, 2010 will forever remain special! Overall it was neither too good nor too bad. My approach towards the various events have changed. If something good happens, it goes into my memories list and if it is the other way then it is a lesson for lifetime! I am glad for this positive way of mine... I now look towards life in a more realistic way. There is maturity in my thoughts now (although, I don't want to showcase them ;)). Every day taught me more about all good and bad and how to live life with them and changed my perceptions. I got some people who came into my life and changed it forever... some people who know all ups and downs about me but are still with me. Bonding between all my relations became stronger, let it be in my family or among friends or in colleagues. For all those reasons, known and unknown, 2010 will be ever cherished by me!


When nails are growing; we cut our nails, not fingers. Similarly, when ego starts rising; we should cut ego, not relations..!!