Am I gonna miss 2009 ?

This is for the 4th time in a row that I deleted what I was writing; being not sure of what should be the 1st topic of my new blog. This time, I hope (crossing my fingers!) I won't delete it. As the name of my blog suggests, presently my mind is speaking a lot of things and I'm finding it a little tough to concentrate on one particular thing. Having said so, is it really important to be one particular topic ? After all, isn't this blog about what my mind speaks ? May be its telling more than one thing ... why not to write them all down ? Anyways lets see, how this thing goes. I'm sure once I proceed, my mind will come down to one topic.

One thing I was asking myself this morning, am I gonna miss 2009? Whether I will remember 2009 after a couple of years ? Up until now I couldn't come up with a tangible answer to convice my mind. Maybe I'd console it with a neutral answer, Ermm .. I ain't no sure ... on verra !

2009 has shown some ups and downs in my life, or rather I should say more downs and less ups. Yet I think I had a lot of fun and thats what which counts. If you are reading this blog, I'd love to know how was your 2009 ? Anything that you'll remember for years ? As for me, there are a few things that I believe I'll always remember.

I'll still remember on the 31st December night of 2008, I was working like a donkey in a bar, serving to more than 100 clients who were having a great time, smiling, laughing, boozing and dancing on the new year eve. Deep down somewhere in my heart, I wasn't happy. I wanted to spend some time alone, recollecting all the good and bad memories of 2008. Somehow, I managed to steal 2 minutes of my time, ran into the washroom, locked the door from inside and meditated sitting on the toilet (with the seat covered of course!). I wished all my ancestors and my parents on the new year. Yeah ... I know it sounds kinda weird but I'm a strong believer of telepathy. When I opened my eyes, my wrist watch said it was 00:01, 2009! I wished myself, felt happy about that and then came outside of the washroom and wished the all the staffs with a generous hug.

Financially, 2009 wasn't a good year for me. I lost a lot of money; be it due to my foolishness or carelessness. I lost 650euros gambling in Paris. Lesson learned ... Never to gamble ! I wish I had listened to my dad telling me, "Son, never try your luck in lottery or in gambling." Anyways, its not worth now to cry over the spilled milk. If that wasn't enough, I got sloshed during the Dunkerque Carnival, passed out, got admitted in the hospital and received a bill of 877.45 euros. I know I know ... looking at the figures you must be going like "Huh! I don't trust what you're saying." But my mates could vouch for me. I wish I had listened to my mom, saying "Drink under your capacity". Lesson number 2: Always listen to your parents. They never go wrong when it comes to your well-being.

Like I said before, I had some good fun in 2009! Visited 8 countries (many of those that I'd already visited) in 12 months. That doesn't sound that bad .. eh ? Had a lot of crazy parties and night outs ! But out of all, my trip to Himachal Pradesh will spot on the 1st place without any second thought. I visited Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Rohtang Pass, Dharamshala and Mcleodganj during my summer vacation in India. And while on my way back to Bhubaneswar (thats where my parents live), I visited The Taj Mahal! The best part about this trip was, I had fun ... not just some fun ... a helluva fun and the whole trip was made just in Rs. 3000 (around 50euros) which included my stay, travel fare, food, etc. Hard to believe ... right ?? This can be an interesting topic to write about. It has almost been 6 months now that I made that trip. I'm not sure if I can write it that nicely which I could have; had I written it within a month or so after the trip.

There are a lot of other memories that I'll always cherish. I'll try to write down some of it. As for now, its time to go back to studies. Finally, I see my mind could concentrate over one particular thing (So I was right !!) and finally I could figure out the title for this topic. If you are reading this blog, do share if you have done something crazy in 2009. I wish you all a very happy new year. May this year bring you a lot of success, health and prosperity.



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