Tagged again!

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Thanks Bungi for a chance to look behind at the year gone by...



1. What did I learn?

He makes all things beautiful in His time…


That growing up is not so bad after all


Life fits you into the roles that are expected of you even if you think you are not ready for it.


2. What did I accomplish?

Workwise: Have shifted 3 jobs in one year, whereas for the past 5 years I managed to hop only once!


Personally: I wooed and won the hand of D, not before the fights and heartburns and everything else from both parents


3. What would I have done differently?

Probably a little more self discipline in myself as sometimes, I just let go.


4. What did I complete or release?

I completed my bachelorhood. I was gracefully released from the youth fellowship as the byelaws say that you are a youth till 30, even 35 but you should be single!!!


5. What were the most significant events of the year past?

My wedding, a superb honeymoon, my bro’s wedding, my job hopping, our concert….


6.What did I do right?

I followed my heart


7. What were the fun things I did?

Long drives with Dave, hanging out with friends new and old, blogging, social networking (Orkut & Facebook), checking out every newly opened restaurant….


8. What were my biggest challenges/roadblocks/difficulties?

Insecurities - mine and that of people around me.


Parental pressures (now I have double)


Pain in the _ _ _ boss(es) (I saw a few this year)


TRAFFIC!


Bad drivers


9. How am I different this year than last?

I’m no more an eligible bachelor. I have aged. I now feel old!!!!


10. For what am I particularly grateful?

My life, D, my family, all the countless blessings and miracles that I receive each waking day




I tag all those who have commented on my previous post!



Comments

  1. Occasional Brilliance3:31 pm

    lolz... will put it up soon

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  2. Anonymous4:18 pm

    hows married life? yknow what, i might sound like an insane 21 year old now, but i cant wait to get hitched as well!

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  3. PurpleHeart1:26 pm

    Congrats on all ur accomplishments ! So, where did u go for Honeymoon ?:)

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  4. Dhanya5:54 pm

    Oops.. One more tag.. sure will do it soon.. but no idea how soon is soon ;)

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  5. Vadapoche5:58 pm

    @ Firewhisky: You are a cool sport!

    @Gayatri : Mariiage is good, 21 is a good time as any! Go ahead!

    @purple heart: We wemt to Manali and had fun in the snow, you can see some pics in my orkut profile (clementwill@gmail.com)

    @ Dhanya: looking fwd to it!

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