Another year on planet earth!!

It's Jan 1st.
I complete one more year on planet earth. In all, 29 years!! Fairly good ones!

It's the time of the year my cell gets busy!! I realize my pals; the real ones. It's so amazing to see calls and messages pouring in. While it's true, people remember it's my birthday because it also happens to be the start of the new year, it pleasures me that they take the time to talk to me. Specially, my cousin's and friends, whom I am not in regular touch with at all for years. Thanks to them, I start my new year on a good note :)

The year that went by has been a good one except for a few things I regret on the personal front. One thing I couldn't take well is the loss of my youngest uncle. It just happened so suddenly, so unexpected, I couldn't believe it. Just the previous day I had gone to Mysore to meet him. I do not know what prompted me, I canceled my planned trip to my home town & chose to go to Mysore instead. Was that just co-incidence or was it something else? I can't fathom. The incident, however keeps retelling just how important it is to spend time with loved ones; who knows time?

On the better side, my decisions on the work front have so far proved good. Hopefully it will continue good in the year ahead. A better balance between work and personal life was my only resolution last year. To that effect, things have turned well.

So, what for the new year? First thing is to shred off my laziness. I realize I have become too lazy these days. Second, Pace-up on my reading. Though I read a couple of good books last year, the number has gone down!!. Third, I have been wanting to learn to play an instrument for quite some time now, in particular flute. This year is probably the time. Fourth & the final one, I wanna write a short story. I am an avid reader of stories and have dreamed of writing one myelf. So, here is my resolve to write one this year :)

I have huge hopes for the coming year. Let's see how things go!!