2008 - Year in review

I have not blogged on this topic ever, but it does look like a good idea, given that a blog is really also an archive of thoughts to reflect on later reading. So here I go. This entry is about my life in 2008, so - those looking for a global events review might give this a skip.
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.