This year has been a pretty memorable one for me, for various reasons. Some developments in personal life that my friends will know of - are certainly for the good. But let's not go into that. Let me focus on other aspects of my life. Let me do a month by month tracking to check if my memory serves me well on this year till date.
January -
- Got really health conscious thanks to an overdose of ready to eat I was consuming in Australia. Was glad to be back in India in late January.
- Watched my first grandslam tennis event - the Australian open. Watching Sania-Hesh in action with Sumant was very exciting. The centre court experience was a letdown though.
- Went to the casino for the first time ever. Enjoyed playing roulette. Time flies in a casino. Let me tell you that.
- G's wedding. Quite an event. Probably one of my happiest moments this year. Flying back in time for his muhurtam sent my pulses racing and made me feel very important :)
February
- A very memorable trip to IIMB. Quite a nice way to start the month.
- I only remember some good times with . Watched a lot of movies - Billa, TZP (second time onwards).
March
- Remember facing a few problems at work, and a lot of hardwork. Quite a bit of soul searching work wise.
- Anjathey. My best movie watching experience of the year. Remember being quite stunned watching it, first with G and then with Mad and Mk.
- A Bangalore trip with Ven, Mad and Kr adding some great times. Very insightful fundaes gained.
April
- A very memorable trip to Pune and Bombay. The night with friends in a bungalow turned hotel in Pune was an experience in itself. Bombay with G and family was quite interesting. Remember making my first resolution to buy Scotland yard at home during this trip.
- IPL. Remember getting hooked to the concept and watching the first game in a CCD in Pune. Watched 6 IPL CSK games in Chennai. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Had a long and interesting discussion on IPL with GN.
May
- Memorable start to the month with GN.
- Got into reading a couple of books, Kiterunner was quite a nice experience.
- More IPL and a lot more time pass watching it.
- Watched Hazaaron Khwahishen Aisi somewhere in this time.
- A great evening over coffee and dinner at Cedar.
June
- Had some health niggles around this time, did not enjoy the month at all. Became diet conscious though and that was a key takeaway.
- Had some tough times at work as well, quite the low point of the year.
- A below par trip to Bombay added to this month's low-key nature.
July
- The beginning of a new chapter in life :)
- Quite a few changes in my life, and operation fitness took its first baby steps.
August
- Remember getting into the Super Singer routine big time now. Wonderful times with Super Singer and the subsequent discussions with BK and Vat.
- Got much more in touch with Music around this time of the year. Wonderful times indeed. IR reinvented himself in my life.
- Rock On happened sometime around now. A great experience.
September
- The 14th hogged all the limelight, dont remember much else in this month. G's trip was good fun for all of us.
- Ranga made the trip to India around this time. Was great having him around. A morning near the consulate as we waited for C to get her Visa was old times revisited. A walk on the Cathedral Road, discussing movies, life and where we have been all these years was great. And yeah - the tiffin at Saravana Bhavan discussing IR in Pallavi Anupallavi. Awesome.
October
- My mind goes blank as I think of this month. The beginning of my most satisfying times at work might be the only highlight. I just continued the routine built over the previous months.
- One bad bout of fever is the only other thing worth a mention.
November
- A memorable concert in Music Academy with BK and family. Quite a wonderful experience listening to Srini and AS and Chinmayi and Naresh Iyer.
December
- The season. TM Krishna. Bombay Jayashri. Sanjay. Maargazhi Raagam. Dwijavanthi. Hamsanadham. Canteens. Rava Pongal. Coffee/ Tea. Bliss.
- BK's wedding. Great times.
May god bless all of you this new year. Have a great and productive year. In Chinmayee style, God speed to all you good people.
