So, another year comes to an end. What’s the fuss about New year’s eve anyway? Why would i celebrate an arbitrary calender event? It’s just another day for me, so has it been over these years. Why this post then? For a retrospection of this eventful year.
There has been many first-time experience this year. First nephew, first trip outta-Bangalore in four years, completing first year at work, first pay-hike, first you-know-what, first successful blog, first year to read 3 or more books cover to cover, something i recently did, first time in 18 years, and many other firsts i’d not wish to disclose. ;-)
First nephew, makes me feel older. Uncle!? Duh, call me Sandeep. What, you’re just a twenty-something years younger to me. :)
First time i asked. Then i waited, waiting, and will be.
After nearly four years my first trip out of Bangalore, trek to Chembra peak in Wayanad. This happened after canceling a much much anticipated plan.
Waiting continued. So close yet so far.
Completing first year at work, and an year-end appraisal. First pay-hike. Reminds me of one of my favorite quote ‘Be careful what you wish for, it might come true.‘ Yes i did wish i get this job.
Waiting continued.
Damn it, my second time. Wish i put in an honest effort the first time, but i did not want it then. After stupendous effort in research, should i or should i not. Should i go for it or not. I can get into the best of the places. The confusion phase.
Then, just when i thought i’d get over. Waiting continues.
The canceling part, and you don’t want to be let down by the one who you never think would. Onset of miserable phase.
Waiting, i couldn’t any longer. My first you-know-what.
Followed by first you-know-what again.
The wait seems forever now. But i still will.
‘The chance of not getting what you want is directly proportional to how badly you want it.‘ Adversity strikes in succession. A miserable phase of life, lost faith.
This Blog, started with a conscious effort. I definitely wanted diversion from my line of thoughts… ‘If i had a hand-gun…‘
Another outing. Get busy, isn’t that what I and Sanjay keep saying to each other to keep mind away from what you don’t wanna think about? That’s what helped i guess.
First association with a helping house, meeting an inspiring person, and most importantly enjoying what i was doing. Also, first attempt to get out of the virtual world.
My first BarCamp, and OCC meet. Interesting people, different experience in the offering. Boxing day bash at Boss’ house.
They were till shoulders, now you can’t even see if they are there.
Ending this post with hours to go, ‘no plan’ is the ‘plan’ as of now.
May be this is true: Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. – The Dalai Lama
P.S.: Understand whatever you can from the post, try not to ask for more details. :)
Current Music: Jaane kyon from DCH
Current Mood: Bland (I mean i feel nothing :)
well sandeep uncle,
life is what happens when you are busy making other plans for it…
since u dont have any plans lets consider this as an experiment to see how life responds..
hehehe..
Happy new year :)
“P.S.: Understand whatever you can from the post, try not to ask for more details. :) ”
point noted, Bye-Bye ’07 :-)
some reflection on life eh!
Yup… pretty cryptic huh