A belated New Year wish!

I often tell people back home that Bhubaneswar has just three seasons- hot, hotter and hottest. It was December and ‘hot’ was on. I got back from Jamshedpur (my hometown) on the 26^th of December through an overnight journey and the transition of weather could be felt halfway into the journey itself.

I like Bhubaneswar. Its clean, well maintained, green and has wide roads- a prerequisite if you love bikes the way I do. It was my first New Year Celebration out of Jamshedpur.

And as I just kick started the “New Year” topic, I am coaxed into looking back at 2008. The year has been in the shape of a sine wave, replete with a beginning of highs and a somewhat lull phase towards the end. The positives- I got placed, I maintained my gpa, I studied hard for MBA entrance exams, and yeah - I thought that I had found love(metaphorically), but then realised that it was a mere infatuation. Also, my brother got married – which was the best thing that happened last year.

But it was also not without its lows- I suffered from jaundice, I could not ace cat the way I expected to, well thats it- no more things to regret.I learnt a lot in 2008 but I doubt I became wiser. I think I can take a lot of positives out of last year and hope to build on them in future.

So, 2009 is not without resolutions. And before you think that this is just another quintessential post on New Year resolutions, then in the words of Bart Simpson – “Eat My Shorts!”. So here goes.

Firstly, the things I’ve learnt in 2008.

- If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you’re right.

- Having an ego is the exact opposite of showing that you have an ego.

- Love is Comfort and I like being comfortable[:)]. Infatuation is unlike love. You never "feel" it.(update- 04.04.09)

- The universe doesn't care about you. And nothing's more benevolent than that. Stop expecting sympathy/support from other people. Rely on yourself.

- Creativity isn't something you are born with. You acquire it through observation and imitation.

- My instincts are my best guides, and nothing is more powerful than dedicating them towards something. I will not suppress my instincts.

- If I work hard now, I can relax later. If I relax now, I’ll have to work hard later.

- I must care about people who care about me.

What I plan to do in 2009:

- Get into a decent B school. (update(04.04.09) - IMT- G - waitlisted :( )

- Always have a plan B ready.(update(04.04.09) - hmm...donno if I have to.)

- Enjoy every moment in college I bid adieu to KIIT.(update(04.04.09) - consider this done)

- Be a bit more sensible when it comes to love ( update(04.04.09) : I am living up to this resolution.)

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL…