Hello 2012!

I want to do something special this year in terms of accomplishments like the year in 1993: the only I remember distinctly from my past. I passed my SSC exams with flying colors, really FLYING. I scored 88.42% but even beyond the sense of accomplishment, I was mighty pleased with myself because I was the reason of joy to my entire family. I am closer to my maternal relatives so extended family more relates to people who are connected in blood with my mum.

This year, I wish to replicate that sense of accomplishment. For myself. Although I do not have a plan, I have an idea. Lets hope next January 1st when I write the first blog of another year, I have achieved what I set out for this year. Also, I think this year is a little special because it adds up to 5 which is the same as my expression number (I am born on a 23rd).

Looking back on 2011, I believe it has been a very fine year, no complaints. Some highlights:

1. Took mum and grandmum on two separate vacations this year
2. Walked for LGBT rights
3. Made a trip to Sula vineyards
4. Moved into a new place that I love. Although, over time I have started getting frustrated with the hazardous evening traffic closer to the station.
5. Spent birthday with mom and dad doing the regular things, however did a fantastic Ratnagiri trip the following weekend.
6. Missed leveraging a free vacation coupon *sad face*. Couldn't go to Goa this year *sad face*
7. Fed a couple of dogs, good karma!
8. Took eight lessons in photography - a big step forward for an alternative profession (?)
9. Wrote poetry as a resultant of Bangalore rains
10. Chose my God and have been able to see him every two months. Made a deal with him on Dec 23 for the one thing that I want to happen for myself in 2012. 
11. had an awful pay revision but on the brighter side I still do a job I love. 

Capturing some of my favorite moments in pictures:

Grandmum enjoying her cup of warm milk in Nagpur

First visit to orange orchards :)

@ Bangalore LGBT Pride march

Landscape enroute Ratnagiri

@ Sula vineyards

Here's to 2012

In the name of dear dreams
contemplative coffee corners over lit beams
Eventful journeys, accomplished destinations
Some generous charities and to making better nations

A couple new friendships
A couple more drinks
Fortifying family ties
Cherishing brighter skies

In the name of good health and healthy appetites
Making out and love bites
Stumbling upon a new love that comes around
Or continuing the loving to someone who makes your world go round

To walking and flying
and community living
Happy happy 2012
Wishing everyone well!