It's time again to say goodbye to another year. Another year is gone leaving behind memories - some good, some not so good. The year on the whole didn't go as expected and I am not too disappointed that the year is coming to an end.
How the year went
The major theme for me this year was marriage. I had to go through numerous profiles, spoke to some girls, met few of them; but somehow things didn't work out - and I am still single. (I know most of my friends reading this will be disappointed with the outcome but like they say "Everything happens at it's own time").
Professionally the year wasn't anything to talk about - at best it can be described as stagnant. This is certainly an area that needs focus in the coming year.
Personally the year was pretty taxing. Facing family and relatives and friends after each encounter, trying to explain them the reasons, their collective disappointments - everything took a toll. Erratic work schedules added their weight.
When it comes to friends, there was a lot of difference of opinion. Arguments (more of fights rather than discussions) were pretty much controlling the talks/plans. Even with close friends it wasn't smooth sailing.
But there were some wonderful times as well like stay in Toronto, cousin's marriage, xbox/ps3 times, meeting friends, etc.
And I can't end the post without saying 'Thank You' to friends who made the year it was:
How the year went
The major theme for me this year was marriage. I had to go through numerous profiles, spoke to some girls, met few of them; but somehow things didn't work out - and I am still single. (I know most of my friends reading this will be disappointed with the outcome but like they say "Everything happens at it's own time").
Professionally the year wasn't anything to talk about - at best it can be described as stagnant. This is certainly an area that needs focus in the coming year.
Personally the year was pretty taxing. Facing family and relatives and friends after each encounter, trying to explain them the reasons, their collective disappointments - everything took a toll. Erratic work schedules added their weight.
When it comes to friends, there was a lot of difference of opinion. Arguments (more of fights rather than discussions) were pretty much controlling the talks/plans. Even with close friends it wasn't smooth sailing.
But there were some wonderful times as well like stay in Toronto, cousin's marriage, xbox/ps3 times, meeting friends, etc.
And I can't end the post without saying 'Thank You' to friends who made the year it was:
- Manas and Sudhanshu for being around; recent dinners at Murthal and Karim's were icing on the cake
- Saurav and Shilpa for the wonderful times; Saurav's staying overnight and the pasta by Shilpa comes to mind easily
- Office folks for making the office ambiance cool - Raghav, Shuchika, Nikhil, Prasad, Nimisha, Ritu, Vijaya, Sandeep, Vijay, Nitin, et al.
- Football was at a high where in we won few trophies and got a tournament sponsored. Thanks Uttam, Harish, Apoorv, Aaditya, Sailesh, Kunwar, Neeraj, Prashant, Sohan, Param, Gopal, et al for the wonderful moments
- Shubhi, Kunal, Febin and Sahil for some nice times and ... lets call it realizations.
- Minakshi and Seema - it's always nice to talk to you
- Supreet for non-stop bickering about marriage and other good times at chabar; including "murabbe ki sheeshi mein ..." :P
Thanks everyone for making the year a memorable one.
Wishing you all a very happy new year 2014
