On this last day of 2009, I wanted to write about my 09 reflections...
I traveled every month of the year except 1, for business. Caught up with 3 good family vacation trips. Still a stat I am not very proud of.
Spent with Kaavya on her 7th Birthday after missing it 4 years in a row. I may travel again in the next year but may still be able to make it for Kaav's 8th Birthday.
Attended one great family wedding - always memorable and look forward to the next one.
Spent quality time in my back yard...reasonable success with the veggie patch - harvesting bananas, tomatoes, radishes and not to forget the carrot and cauliflower fiascoes...
Helped Kaavya play forehand and with a few school projects, Sat with Saatvik as he learned numbers and started his writing - much more fulfilling.
Had my best 5Km walk - With Priya in Thekkady inside Periyar Sanctuary...just us, in the forest, yet a comfortable walk in the driveway. Dont ask me if it was a marathon, half or full :)
Started on my pet project revamping the House in Chennai...
Connected with a few old friends - thanks to facebook...
A very challenging year professionally because of the nature of business. Helped a few exciting mobile phones come to market - would have happened even without me but connecting with the team and individuals globally, a memorable experience.
There were moments of course which made the year more balanced...Kaavya's bout of flu at the brink of media-H1N1 hype, Saatviks head injury, a few deaths...my aunts fight with cancer...and a few more.
Personally it has been a very tiring year for me - till Dec 20. Used the last couple of weeks to rejuvenate and get ready for Twenty10...Next year sounds a little like a one-sided shorter version of T20 match...Hopefully we all will be on the winning side.
Oh 9, What a year...and Oh-pfully 10 would be even better.
Good luck and a Very Happy New year.
