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.
4 comments:
Finisher!!
Though i can recall some other naech moments specifically - cricket, overnight music sessions, Vatsa anna's marriage, Vasanth's marriage etc. - won't dwell too much on details.
Good year da.
Am gonna remember 2008, outstandingly life changing year.
K to all else in life.
2008 to me was the year when the boys became men.
Cheers to that.
Ivaru periya sanyasi. God ellarayum bless panrathuku approval kudukararu.
I thought your sins cleansing visit to the real sanyasi in Tanjore deserved a mention though.
Bangalore, often termed to be the Silicon Valley, holds a major chunk of the responsibility of transforming India into an economy to reckon with that it is now and a prospective superpower in the near future. The excellent weather, the warmth of the people, and the beauty of nature have always put Bangalore on the high ranks in a travelers’ book. In the past decade or so Bangalore has become the IT capital of India and immediately the city saw a phenomenal spurt in its tourism sector. Bangalore was no longer a leisure traveler’s delight, but the city became a major financial hub. Soon delegates from all over the world had to visit the city. In keeping with the taste and travel inclination of the international delegates and business travelers a number of world class luxury and business hotels in Bangalore were opened. Big names in the hospitality industry like the ITC Welcom Group, the Taj Hotels etc have multiple hotels in Bangalore. Only recently Taj opened its 5th property in this beautiful south Indian city. A few months back ITC Welcom Group also opened its 2nd property in Bangalore. The hospitality industry is also opening budget hotels in Bangalore that have a fine mix of business and luxury in a flexible budget.
Resume blogging mofo.
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