Another year of my life draws to a close....but this year was different for so many reasons. I want to acknowledge a few friends who accompanied me on this year's journey :

Deepika - Constantly there. I just need to pick the phone and call her....and she will be there by my side. Thanks girl. I think 2010 sealed our f'ship for life.

Sunny - My friend for the last 10 years! One of the few people who shows me the mirror as it is....with the huge risk of getting lynched! But he still does it fearlessly. He is a selfless, all-giving dude. I have to yet come across someone with a heart as big as his. The turning point of 2010 was that he and Abhijit also established an unbreakable bond...after 10 years of 'hating' each other! Cheers to your f'ship guys!

Mas - My sweetheart! If I would have just been a little taller........no, a lot taller.......:). But on a serious note, I love him because he is so grounded, so full of life and so enthusiastic!The first time I saw him interacting with Kavin, I was stunned. I never knew that this giant of a man could be so tender, loving and tolerant towards a brat like Kavin. I can also never forget the way he participated in the Reunion Planning...from all the way across the globe! He rocks!!

Divi & Pankaj - An awesome couple. They balance each other....and tho I can say a lot of good things about them....but I wont. Why? Cos I dont want to jinx these two beautiful ppl in any which way. Just stay the same guys.

Uday Pal - We met for the first time in 2000. And since then have met him on and off. But the seal was put this year.....in Goa. I can never forget that night outside Tito's, when Uday stood with me on the beach and listened patiently to the ramblings of a a very drunk woman (me!). I went on and on and on.....and Uday forfeited the party and the crowd of Tito's and endearingly lent me his ear. He did this for the whole trip and still continues to do so. Muah, to you Uday!

Rupi - Tho i met her briefly, but I think she is a great gal. Considerate, caring and non-judgemental. Keep it up gal. U are a fighter and u will emerge!

Family is something which we dont chose.....its destiny. But friends are where we have a choice and I am proud I have you guys in my life.

New Year....here u are....again!

So whats so great about the New Year approaching? It comes every year...it is freaking repetitive. But we still celebrate it, and welcome it with bigger and better parties each year! Why? Why this maddening elation over something which is here every year?

I recently realized that for every New Year that we welcome...there is an old one which goes away....taking with it 365 days of our lived lives. And the coming unknown 365 days await us......with God knows what in store for us!!

I know I sound a wee bit pessimistic over here but the truth is :

- every new year makes us a bit older,

- every new year bring uncertainties

- every new year the path of our life changes from what we had not planned it to be

- every new year our children grow up a little more....with 'life' getting ready to ambush them with heart breaks, disillusionment, hard realities.....

- every new year one realizes the futility of some cherished dreams and strikes them off their list

New Year Sucks!

Now, that I have completely depressed you, let me highlight certain positives also....like they say 'every coin has a flip side' :

- every new year brings with it hope and new dreams

- every new year makes us more resilient to fight new battles

- every new year does see some of our dreams fulfilled

- and every new year sees our children become stronger, confident and blossom into amazing personalities.

Maybe New Year doesn't suck as much!