I end each with with surprise at how much the year has really brought with itself- this year, came to such a smooth halt, it was only when I turned to look back that I realized how many chapters have ended and how many new ones started!

• Became an engineer, no thanks to Anna University, but to all the people who made the journey bearable- for unexpected friendship, bizzare reasons to laugh, nonsensical messages and group studying- thank you .
• Am now gainfully employed with a "salary account" and absolutely love each day of work, thank you Accenture. I have a boss who says "chal jhooti" and "don't lie" when I wish him a happy new year and tell him I'm going straight home from office and a team that sings "Shala la la la" while working on a Saturday afternoon. Did not know corporate life could be like this. I consider myself blessed everyday.
  
• Moved from Chennai, after 8 years, to Mumbai- can't help miss Chennai, but it was time to move on. There will always be a bond to that place- I "grew up" there :) I loved my surprise farewell party, it was actually a surprise. I was to leave thinking I'd had no impact on lives, only to be taught that I was loved.
  
• Met my chuddy buddy after half a decade- thank you dad for moving to Mumbai and Accenture for letting me stay in Mumbai.
• My sister made it to law school, all by herself, and totally lived up to my faith in her capabilities. Every battle we've fought together, or that I fought for you with mom and dad, has been worth it. I'm proud of you, honey.
  
• Gave GRE, gave TOEFL- did well- still can't stop being happy about the 5.5 on my essay! Wrote essays on "me", did my first "video" interview. Thanks Nav, for all your help. Words will never be enough to express my gratitude.
• Sold my first (and probably last) painting!
• Tasted champagne- belch.
  

There's a million other things, I'm sure, that have made this year just whiz past- and it's been one helluva ride. 2009 was an important year from every angle, no doubt, but 2010 will be an even more important year and I've got only three little words for it- bring it on.

Here's wishing each of you good things, happy endings and glorious new beginnings this coming year. May each of you, and the people you love, be blessed with good health and lots of laughter.

All my love.

6 comments

1. D'pak on Sat Jan 02, 01:32:00 PM GMT+5:30

   that was neat... bring it on! happy new year... and keep it going!

    
2. Kaushik on Sat Jan 02, 11:09:00 PM GMT+5:30

   Sounds like good tymz. Have a happy new year and let it be happy when it gets old also.
   
   Your blog always prompts for username and password for twitter or something. It's very irritating. Please remove.

    
3. Aditya Abburi on Wed Jan 06, 10:39:00 AM GMT+5:30

   Happy New Year girl!! Congratulations on the many accomplishments last year....
   
   You definitely need to post more on this blog!! Maybe that should be your resolution for this year :)

    
4. The Illuminator on Fri Jan 15, 07:41:00 PM GMT+5:30

   MDC huh? M2B? Yeah Accenture is a fun place to be in if you land in the right project. BTW, happy new year...hope the GRE score materializes into an awesome admit.

    
5. Sthupit Girl on Thu Feb 11, 12:02:00 AM GMT+5:30

   @ People - Thank you, wishing you the same.
   
   @illuminator - which office/project are you at/on?
   
   
   SG.

    
6. Navneet on Sat Feb 20, 03:52:00 PM GMT+5:30

   Came here after a long long time and was pleasantly surprised to find my name in your post.
   
   Hope the good times never end.
   
   P.S.: Stop with the thanking now!