It is coming to an end in a few minutes and all I can
say is, “What a Year!!!”
Truly, in so many ways 2017 was different from
almost any year in my life. So many things that I had done in this year, were
either rare or never done in the past.
I had traveled more than ever in 2017, 2 trips
to India and then a lot of domestic travel, in the US (and in India during my
two visits). Using all modes available from air planes to train to bus to taxi
to tuk-tuk to uber and more. And yes, I also rode a bike just last week, the
big deal was that I had not done that in more than
20 years. While on the topic of travel and transport, also ended up buying a new car this year, and saying adios to the 1st car I had purchased 16 years ago(A very emotional goodbye honestly)
I am not big time into gadgets but for one reason or the
other I ended up buying 6 computers and 4 cell phones this year (of course not
all for me only). Usually past years had seen any where from none to two total
devices brought. In fact, 2 of the 4 phones were bought just today, the last
day of the year. Was compelled by reasons out side direct control to buy (read
as an almost dying phone)
On another major front, I had changed a job in
2017, something that I last did in 2001. Seems like almost a past life when I
had switched a job before this year.
Above are just a few examples of what 2017 had been
like.
There had been many bitter sweet moments through
out the year. Fear and triumph playing hide and seek. Scare and joy following
each other at close distance. Relations were built and re-built this year. Stories
being told, re-told and many new stories conceived throughout the past
twelve months. Having lend a helping hand to friends needing one a few times
and getting a hundred helping hands when I needed one. This and a lot more.
The sum total of last 12 months have been a Year
Well Lived. I have done some good and some bad, have received love,
appreciation and blessings from many and have disappointed some as well. But
before the new year starts, I want to humbly thank everyone for the
love and support and blessings throughout the year. Some of what I may not even
have been worthy of. And to those that I disappointed, I sincerely want to extend
an honest apology. If I have wronged you in any way, I can assure you that it
was not intentional. And I promise to those who blessed me and to those
whom I disappointed and also to my self that I will continue on my quest to
become a better person in the year to come and always.
The new day, the new year is about to start, the slate
is going to be clean again, the 12-month cycle is resetting and so I vow to
write a better story than the past.
The blessings from the heavens will stay with you
through out the year. The sun shining tomorrow will bring the promise of a renewed
life. And if it rains then it will cleanse every splotch of the past and if it
snows it will blanket everything with the purity of itself. One way or the
other the new year is going to be great, as great as you want it to be and
more.
As for me before I close this note, a special
thanks to my family here in the house with me and there, thousands of miles
away, and thanks to all the friends. This year has been truly remarkable
because you all had been holding my hand no matter what. Life stays blessed with
all of you there.
So New year, bring it on! We are ready for more stories,
more blessings, more fun, more success, more collaborations, more togetherness
and more Life.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
