Its that time of the year

Its that time of the year again when we bid adieu to the outgoing calender year in the midst of parties, celebrations and welcome the incoming calender year with hopes, aspirations and prayers.  I'm beginning to love year ends, simply for the fact that one chapter full of distinct memories ends for a new one to take its place. 

At the end of every year when there are only a few days left, one cannot help but look back in hindsight; 2011 has been one sizzler of a chapter. It was like a bottle of wine, ageing elegantly and getting better with time. It is remarkable how reality and relativity catch up with us and make us realize certain perspectives we thought never existed.

1.What seems like a few months ago when I recollect moving into my first own room in Germany is a whisker short of a year now.

2. What seemed like my first trip into continental Europe in early 2011 was followed subsequently by plenty many; to my surprise of course.

3. What seemed like my first post in Spring 2011, is now quite some distance behind with 20 odd posts adding to it.

4. My first blog comment came in mid 2011 from one of my favorite blog writers; extremely cherished, it has paved way for all that I have today with regards to this blog space.

5. Many other firsts. 

Standing in the freezing cold New years Parade on the cusp of the new year almost a year ago, I resolved to feel grateful every single day in 2011. Although I have to admit I haven't quite kept up this resolution I cannot help but feel grateful for all the experiences and memories that 2011 has given me personally, academically and otherwise. Its almost as if there is a grand plan in the background to custom fit a different sentiment and experience for each moment, day, week, month and season of the year. In the end the out of the ordinary memories; happy, sad, boring or otherwise survive. 

I must admit that I will certainly not look at 2011 - 5,10 or 15 years down the line as just another year bade goodbye to but as the year I encountered certain events and people who made it memorable and worth remembering. At this point I must acknowledge every single reader of this blog for having taken the time to read the seldom sensible and mostly nonsensical write ups that I publish on this space. 

A specific mention must also be made to every single person who has commented on the posts that have been put up till date. I salute you for staying till the end of each post and taking the time to tell me your thoughts; your words have helped me grow in more ways than you can think and albeit temporarily keep me from being the lazy head that I usually am.

2011 has been extra special in more ways than I can think and chiefly responsible for making it so awesome are the following, I cannot even begin to appreciate what they have done for me:-

1. Ms Red - with pretty Green eyes, she calls herself Red Handed with an ugly head; little realizing how much color and laughter she brings into her readers' lives with her ever so famous rib cracking humor.

2. Ms Spiff - Humor, not blood runs in her veins. This Virgo has injected a smile on my face each time I felt even slightly less awesome. # TrueStory

3. PeeVee - fluent narration and emotion come naturally to her. She never fails to amaze me with every single post that she comes up with.

4. Nirvana - super funny Mommy of two writes like a dream leaving me wondering why she doesn't do it full time. Her comments are something I look forward to after each post.

5.Viya - Infectiously and perennially bubbly, this wannabe architect writes with the frequency of a bullet train and her art work, photographs and doodling are not even minor glimpses of her immense artistic competencies. 

6. Meoww - A supercharged battery of bubblyness; this IT professional and Cat lover radiates randomness effortlessly.

7. Dee Dee - Nautanki is not only her blog name but her standout trait. Her adventures leave the stunt directors of Bollywood desiring for more. 

A Big thank you to  - DIGS, Maithili, Confused Soul, Express, Shruthi,Priyanka, Crystal, Nick, Chandana, Shadia and many many many many others who's names might not find a mention here for putting up with me and my nonsense thus far.

The resolution for 2012 is the same as 2011 - feel grateful every night before going to bed.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

WHAT PLANS DO YOU GUYS HAVE FOR 2012?