Friday, December 27, 2013

Year end wrap up

I did not read as much I should have. That is my biggest quibble for 2013. The usual suspects of work and laziness are there, but inside me the feeling of my time running out continues to grow, and I hope (and the signs are good) that it will solidify in some kind of resolve. 

The early morning winter journey I alluded to last year continues, but I was not able to come up with a better metaphor this whole year. So early morning winter journey will have to do, again. Sorry about that ;-).

On the personal front this was an eventful year. I am not exaggerating when I say that both unbelievably good and unspeakably bad came my way. Neither killed me, so hopefully I am stronger as a result. There was a fair amount of indisputably idiotic mixed in too, but (it seems) my sense of humor did survive.

The mid year journey down south, with its vast expanse of Kottayam backwater, twin cliffs of Kodaikanal, and the tea valley in Munnar is still vivid in my mind, and it will likely remain so for some time (and maybe all time). I plan to create more memories like that this upcoming year.

Lastly, I find myself feeling excited about the new year. I even feel like making resolutions. This is New. My earlier reactions to new year used to be much more stoical. Why it should be different this time I cannot fathom. Nonetheless it is a Good Feeling. I wish you a happy new year (yes it is quite early) and hope that it brings forth the best in you.