My mom keeps saying that when I was a boy, I used to dance for the song – Appanae, Appanae from Annai Oru Alayam. I don’t remember that but I was always interested in dancing. I never got a chance until I met someone who was willing to teach me dancing despite me being a complete stupid. She tried teaching me formal dancing but I never went beyond some level.

After I returned to India, I was always interested in learning dancing formally. But I never got an opportunity. Over this weekend, I went to ITPL and found a place where they teach dancing. It is for three months of basics – 2 days a week, one hour a day. I was all thrilled. I dreamt of my long pending dream coming true. Also one my New Year resolution will be accomplished as quickly as March.

Wait a minute. There is always an anti-climax! Something happened today and I had to cancel joining the dance class. You want to know what it is. Right? Ok, guess what it is. I will tell you in a week’s time.

Just got a call from the security guard in the parking area to inform me that one Tata Sumo has hit the right indicator of my car. I went to see it and pretty disappointed. Not just the indicator is broken but there are some dents as well.

After I came to Bangalore, I drove very carefully not to get into any accidents or even have any dents. I took care of the car so much and am attached to it (in fact when I returned from CBE, the first thing I did was to wash the car and to take a drive). For more than a year, I’ve driven without any accident or any dent. But now this.

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Yesterday evening I was upset. And then I became depressed. Normally if I am depressed, I listen to music or read books or go for a drive. I did something else yesterday.

I went shopping. Yes dear, you read it right. I was on a shopping spree. Any other day I would

I am satisfied and glad at the progress. This week I maintained 60 min of treadmill burning at least 350 cal a day; and reaching 400 for the last three days. I always knew,

Does it make sense to have New Year resolutions? Don

I woke up with wheezing.

It took me almost two hour to get to my feet. Not wanting to let go of continuity, I did get on the treadmill. To my surprise I stayed a full hour on it.

Then I mopped the house; washed curtains; washed car. Pff….bitten by a cleaning bug. While resting in between these cleaning, I watched bit of ‘Gladiator’ and ‘Ullam Kettkumae’ (I like both of these movies).

For dinner, sister, brother-in-law and I went to a near-by resturant. I had Pizza Margherita and a fine Red Wine. A good kick for the year.

This year has been exceptionally good.

Professionally speaking, I’ve never been so proud of myself. I took over a sinking project, stabilized it and even released new modules. From the organization’s perspective this application is essential and hence I was and still in radar of the top guys of the organization. It is one thing to work hard and another to be recognized for it. This year I was given the department award. In addition, one of my team member got it. And I’ve recommended the other one. So far there is no contest for the award and hope she gets it.

The whole work setting is perfect – understanding boss, appreciative clients, co-operative team, satisfying job and topping all, I got recognized.

Also through-out the year, I mingled with the team well and am glad about the balance that I maintained with all.

Even personally, I changed for better in few aspects. Beginning of the year, I broke my shell and went out on a department team event. Though I avoided subsequent events, this trip was a major change in my personality (In the 12 years of experience, I would’ve been in 2 or 3 group trips!).

I managed to travel to Malpe, Hampi and Madikeri. For the first time here in India, I drove that far (to Madikeri). I would’ve liked to travel more, but time and other constraints didn’t permit me.

I went on a work-out schedule and the results are positive.

And am I forgetting something here? Oh! yes, I got married. Yes. That was a huge change in my otherwise introvert personality.

As one can see, I am finishing the year with a positive note. No other year I have been so positive and enthusiastic.

As much as it is positive, it is hard to let go something so wonderful.

Tonight I am going to Coimbatore for Christmas. This is the first time, I am going to be away from family for Christmas while in India. Add to that I am going to be with people I still don