The year that was!

So the year is drawing to a close. It calls for a commemorative post. Only when December is born, does the reality of 12 months flying past hit home.

The New Year began with an alarm  and not with resolutions. In fact at the stroke of midnight, I was in deep sleep. Nothing eventful of the day per say but the birth of the New Year always gives a sense of hope for starting new things and probably a sense that a miracle is around the corner.

I had expected this year to be special with many things coming my way.
Things did come, though not exactly what I had expected or planned for.

Highlights of the year that was 2013:

 v   Made it to a beautiful work trip to Coorg.  A place that is always serene and made more beautiful by the company you have.

 v  Had the chance to resist temptation of gadgets and invest wisely in a new phone. Must say that I am immensely satisfied with it.

 v  Got a scare when my laptop crashed and nearly lost all my DATA (pictures, movies and music). Learnt a valuable lesson on BACKUPS

 v  Also managed to lose my wallet. My carelessness, which was another lesson.  It was also a test of nerves, not to panic and stay calm in such situations.

 v  Did the dive and swim. Learnt swimming this year. Something that I never thought as possible. Overcame fear of water and swimming costumes. To know that I am really not that lazy and can wake at 5 everyday for my classes, gave me more belief in myself.

 v  It was also the year when a dear soul departed. My Grandmother lived to be a 99 before she bid us farewell. Fond memories cloud my eyes whenever I recall the gentle soul and even the tiniest misbehavior taunts me now as I can no longer apologise for them.

 v  The year was also marked by many days spent with family. Wonderful way to let the days fly by. It is the only worthwhile thing I had ever done with my time. Family is important.

 v  Most important of all, my sister’s marriage. It was hard to believe at first that she was old enough and ready enough. It was harder to realise that I was now old enough to be responsible for my younger sibling’s marriage. The wedding bells will toll in the coming New Year

 v  And I turned a 30 this year.

With just a few days left this year, I do not wish to think too much about the next. Just wish and hope for the best in my life and in everyone else’s.

A Miracle for Everyone.