Break Ke Baad

Suffice to say, I was on a long break. And what I did in these months are a dangerous territory to tread on. Too many things then need to be told, parallel sub-plots will show up, and I have to needlessly end the deep slumber my head seems to be taking for a nice long time now.

A full year went by. A winning year, through and through for me. Lots of goods, fewer lows, big wins, small disappointments. In all, a model year. But for the fact that I sneezed more number of times last year compared to any given year that I've lived so far, I have no issues. I began with a holiday (India) and ended with one too (New Zealand). Nine By Thirty was born and I wrote professionally for top websites. My publishing dream has been carried forward to this year. I can already see it in the distant horizon.

From my family standpoint, the man didn't threaten me with divorce papers, and I managed to bring down my divorce threats to him by a record number. Only on one or 2 occasions- and they weren't exactly threats. I'm a little disappointed though that we both are showing strong signs of behaving like adults. I wonder if 2011 will see us both fight over things we fought over 7 years back. Its for us to wait and watch.

No big issues with parents or in-laws. Absolutely none. And this is a sure shot sign that we are a couple that belong to the youth brigade, no more. We talk  to elders with caution and display very little rebellious tendencies to instigate them. Mishmash did not report us to the welfare guys here. She seems to know how to call the police though and say a thing or two about how her mum threatens to switch off the television. That seems like her only complain from her mum. Too much milk and too little TV.

I managed to lose a few pounds too. I still don't defy gravity, but I feel a lot lighter this January than in did in Jan 2010. Probably that's what gave me the courage to do this - yes, a perfect way to end 2010. Take a look

The year end bungy jump was a cherry on top for 2010. I'm especially proud of this feat because I'm actually a very timid person, scared of heights, roaches, lizards and the usual things such people are terrified of. This was one instance where I came face to face with my fears and I knew I had to conquer it.
And oh, What. A. High. 

So this year, I have a list (I actually sat down and wrote a three page - I-will-dos - for 2011. And its already working. A part of one such 'will do' has already seen the light of the day, in a very exciting way. It is amazing the ways in which our wishes come true. Here's a look at how my year began-

[ Appeared in Bangalore Mirror 2.1.11] Linking it to the online copy- click on it to read.

BLR Mirror- 2.1.11 - Had the will, found the way

So yes, I'm having a party and the Universe is arranging it all for me. :D

As and when the items on my list get done, I will hopefully bring it to your notice. Given that its a 3 pager, I already know The Quaint and Luminous Life of a Cha Lover will see quiet a few exciting posts in 2011. Amen. Tathastu. Ameen.