new year

Looking Ahead To A Glorious 2019

December 31, 2018 General
2019 and Calvin-Hobbes

Before I address the elephant in the room called 2019 I must confess it has been a pleasurable 2018, which started dull like the rest of its predecessors but ended on a high note! Though, unmistakably, it’s also a peculiar time of the year today — the year’s last day, which has always pushed me to take stock of the events as I wade through the memories of the bygone era.

New Year, New Beginnings

A new year is like a bunch of 365 fresh pages to channelize infinite energies into writing new chapters, ones which couldn’t materialize in the past year. I always endeavour to accomplish something novel — 2018 was the proving grounds and 2019 is not going to be different at all. However, 2018 was overwhelming in many ways, in which, it felt like it were a ride on some dreamlike magical rollercoaster. To begin with, I became a proud father, while my consulting practice rocketed to greater heights with new ventures, I came across some great reading material as usual that reinforced my belief in my ‘innovation by design’ principles, and I got to experience the latest in PS4 gaming with Lara Croft’s newest treasure hunting. On the downside though, I had to convey my goodbyes to some longtime friends and colleagues although a few new ones joined me in my journey, so in a nutshell, these consequent ebbs and flow enlightened my moments in 2018.

Cannot Wait for 2019

I believe I have emerged stronger, more optimistic and conscious of my purposes thanks to 2018. It was similar to climbing the summit of a mountain, then descending, and preparing to mount another big one, and continuing on the trail until I discovered the spot where I truly belonged. Of course, in this adventure, ‘change’ has been my best ally and I truly believe that the returns of 2018 would continue flowing well beyond 2019 as well, unchanged and quadrupled in volume. So, may the positivity, the knowledge-seeking, and the abundance of joy and happiness also continue to come to everyone’s life. Fingers crossed and hoping for the best and Happy New Year to you all!

Source: Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for December 26, 1993

Hello 2006

January 1, 2006 General

It feels nice to be in the new year for several reasons. There is a new hope from the new year. There is a certain enigma surrounding it as well which makes you expect more out of it. You also do not want to repeat the mistakes which you committed the last year. New year is the time for resolutions and mine are ready to be implemented. I want to focus more on improving upon my drawing skills apart from continuing to pursue my research in Usability engineering. Most of my resolutions are made on my birthday to be implemented till the next one comes. Most importantly, I really wish that 2006 brings joy and prosperity to everyone’s lives :-)

Although it’s a bit late to write about it but I have to mention it anyway. Asha, our very active brand manager at TCS had invited some close colleagues over to her house for the new year’s celebration on the 30th. This was of course the first time that I was visiting her place just like the rest of the team. Her house is FABULOUS with the terrace attached to it. She lives at Lamington Road (Grant Road) which is dwarfed by all the skyscrapers around it. Her house is at least 50 years old and is on the brink of being demolished to allow reconstruction for a tall structure. I only wish it doesn’t happen. It will destroy the beauty of the house not to mention that the terrace will no longer be present in the new house. We all settled nicely on the soft pillows in the terrace, chatting and eating in the chilly December night. In between we received several calls from our other TCSers in the US wishing us for the new years and they would be missing this get together, I am sure. It was the most wonderful time I have had for a long time :-)

Today being the New Year, I am looking forward to my annual dinner treat with my mom :-)

Merry Christmas Folks

December 22, 2005 General

Santa ClausIt has been very windy and chilly in Mumbai these days. Very strange. But then after the July 26 aftermath, I am convinced that anything is possible here and we have to be prepared even for snowfall. As a precautionary measure I carry my favourite red pullover in my bag. It came handy today when I started feeling really cold sitting under the A/C vent. Today was also the day when the Maitree group sang christmas carols for us as we gathered at the 11th floor reception. I was never enthusiastic for such a thing because I was deliberately dragged out of a meeting to be present there. They sang Michael Jackson’s ‘Heal the World’ which lightened up my face. It’s my favourite all time song :-)

Tomorrow is the last day of a great week after which we take a 3 day long break for the christmas. Here’s wishing all the visitors of my website a very Merry Christmas.