Traditional Year End Blog ..Adios 2011.

This new year is ending on a positive note unlike last few years.

May be because I have calmed down the pace of dreams or may be because of that AOL course which helped me to be contented with what I have and accept people as they are.

Quickfire of memorabilia,

1. January: I don't remember what I did on 31st night. I guess I was at home.

                    (Thanks to Bals he knew what I did on 31st,

                    I was at LOR emptying a full Glenlivet. It was wonderful night.)

                    Got John Deere offer, waiting to get relieved.

                    In confusion of European or American MNC, I chose American.
                    Last party at LOR with Bals & Jay !
                    RIP: Pt. Bhimsen Joshi. A gem of voice.

2. February: With tears in eyes left Bangalore. Joined @ John Deere Pune.

                      4 years of Out of Maharashtra stay ended.

                      Got a flat near Naren's apartment.
                      Get-together with Pune friends.
                      Trip to Mahabaleswhwar was fun.
                      Bryan Adam's Live Concert !

3. March: My sister, Soni came to stay with me. For the first time we were

                 in same city. Those were nice days.

4. April: India won the cricket world cup. Wandered on the roads till midnight

              creating chaos.

              My Birthday. Soni did wonderful surprise decoration. It's still there on

              the wall. :)

               Mom and dad came to Pune, we did a lot and lots of shopping for

              Soni's wedding.

              Got to know why all men hate a place called "Tulsibaug" in Pune.

              Celebrated Baba's Birthday at Pune.

5. May: Soni went back home.  Lots of work.. no play.

6. June: Jiju Sachin came back from US. Soni's Engagement

              and wedding followed on 12th June. One of the best moments of life.

              Same month Jiju and Soni went to US.

                 

              Naren got married on 11th June.

7. July: Trek to Bhimashankar, one of the most adventurous.

8. August: Trek to Lohgad, Jejuri and other places around Pune.
                  Celebrated Independence day in a school.
                  Team outing to Adventure+ near Pune.

                  The storm named Anna Hazare shook the Government.

                   It was good to see, the good for nothing software engineers
                   were rallying in support of Anna.
                    

9. September: Getting the flavor of real Agile processes at office. Zombie life.
                       
                        Ganpati festival @ home, the visit got abruptly disturbed because
                        of a theft incident at Pune flat. Had to come back the very next day.
                        Surprisingly nothing got stolen. Robbers were not so tech savvy.

                        Jayant got blessed with a baby girl.

10. October: Kerala-Wayanad tour. Most wonderful tour of the year.
                      Had nice time with all friends from Bangalore.
                      Diwali @ Home...after a loooong time.
                      RIP: Steve Jobs, Dennis Ritchie, Jagjit Singh, Shammi Kapoor.

11. November: The much needed AOL course. Sri Sri himself conducted the three day

                          course at Bangalore. Understood the meaning of word "Seva".

                          The Panchkarma Kerala massage...wow.

                          Rahul got married.

12. December: Rajubhai got married. Havent yet called him after his marriage.
                         Pitbull Live in Concert! Rocking Time !

                         Suresh joined Infy and got shifted to Pune.
                         Christmas Eve party @ HRC.. Surrya joined the system gang.

                         I started wearing specs.                         

                         Nice month... cool and composed. but again Zombieeeee life.
                         And finally a Glimmer of Hope...

P.S. Kasab is still alive, and Lokapal is still debated.

ciao.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 in advance !