So much to do.. [Revisited]

2009 was an interesting year for me. Last year a part of me screwed up completely and a part of me was rejuvenated... I was free most of the year. I spent as much time as I can on things I wanted to do. But I am lazy:). Looking back at the list, in some way, I covered half of the list.

- I want to travel the whole world
---- I tried to visit one place every month. Not all over the world but small places nearby

- I want to do charity work and social work. The most satisfying thing for me
---- I always wish doing it. In 2009 I was at the receiving end in terms of help/favors/charity. I realized if I am having so much problem in just getting my resume forwarded. Its impossible for people in real need to get any help. This is sad! We all have become so self oriented and talking/discussing/thinking about our own problems/happiness that helping is extinct now. (I can think of only 2 people I know doing social service...May be I don't know. People secretly do some social/charity work? why would they broadcast it... anyway just thinking...)

- I want to paint soooo much of various styles and categories
---- Tried but not much luck till now

- I want to sew so many things I have in my mind
---- I ended up with bedroom curtains and a DIY bath rug(a disaster!!!)

- I want to work in industry and be at a good position. Because I love to work
---- No comments

- I want to party regularly
---- This one was done fairly well considering the circumstances

- I want to have 5 kids or 3. I know its easy to say but no harm dreaming
---- No chance. I have realized my life is already quite adventurous. Cant add more to it! We are happy the way we are

- I want to live with my family for more time than I do
---- One thing I was able to do in 2009. Happy about it

- I want to live with Mama(granny-in-law) for more time
---- Yay!!! Did it. It was so much satisfying

- I want to get organized
---- Doing good. My house looks like home. Considering constant moving and shifting I am doing good

- I want to be much healthier
---- I am on the right track. Not yet there!

- I want to shop more often than now
---- hmm.. in 2010

- I want to read more books
---- Ohh I did. The only thing I did was going to library and reading something or the other.. I would add watching movies

I use "I" that doesn't mean I was alone. I should have used 'we' in various places, without Mr. Husband nothing is possible.

On second thoughts, I think the wish list was stupid and kiddish. Or it was not realistically planned. Lets work on 2010, wish list and resolutions!!!

A Very Happy New Year to all... May all your wishes come true and 2010 lets you follow your dreams and resolution forever!!!

March recap for myself and others...

Last post was in mid Feb. After that lot happened. Exactly like 2008, March 2009 was an amazing/adventurous/memorable/benchmark/farewell month for us.

- Early spring camping at Sherando Lake
- Had Holi fun
- Anxiety of whats going to happen (with THE PHD!!!)
- Should we pack or not yet..
- We needed a break. Should we plan it or not! Can we afford it?
- Want to meet our close friends.. can it fit in our tight schedule
- Am I troubling Mr. Husband by my all time suggestions and ideas and anxiousness?
- Mid March... Hell! what am I doing? I have always enjoyed life. I take risk for fun (crib later though). Lets go for it! I decided to become the super-woman:
-- I will plan a surprise trip to Florida
-- I will do packing
-- I will take care of all paper work etc..
-- I will take care of car insurance/selling/moving
-- I will plan farewell lunches and dinners with all our friends
-- I will plan a party for Mr. Dr. Husband .. (shshh.. keep it low profile till its done. we are currently jinxed)
-- I will do everything possible in a perfect happy world!

What was I thinking? Anyway.. all went well. Not perfect (as I prefer) but it was fun and memorable.

• We had wonderful post defense party. Thanks to all the friends around.
• We had celebrations at our half-packed house
• We went to South Beach, Miami. Yes we did! It was amazing and relaxing exactly what we wanted.
• We had good old friends at our half-packed house and had tooooo much fun! Discussions, tea sessions, leg pulling, PJs, helping hands, helping minds too..... Good times. I love meeting close friends and relatives regularly. And I respect/admire those who does it too. May be that is why we are 'Extroverts'. Every time you meet, the bonding and knowing each other becomes stronger. Sometimes( not so often) at that very moment the meeting is not as pleasant as one expected and we feel why we made this trip. But in the long run we forget all that and remember the moment and good memories and people. Hidden message: Lets keep meeting !
  

Last week of march was so so so busy that we were doing several things at a time. We wanted to enjoy the moment with friends and also do our very important tasks too. It was tough, tiring and exhaustive both physically and mentally.

Anyway after all the houch-pouch(spelling???) of fun and work. We wrapped up from Charlottesville. Little senti and little excited we reached Pittsburgh on 1st April.

What happened (or is happening) after that is still in progress. I am currently in the middle of waves so I cannot say its good or not so good. Just struggling with everything but still performing and hanging in there:).

" This too Shall Pass! "

I know I will pass. Have always passed with average or passing marks. ( though I have always been sad for not being a topper:) )

This post was solely to jot down the roller coaster month we had. I have much more in mind to write.. as Bawri Baatein.

Summary of 2008

2008 was an year of change. It was definitely a big change for me. Like every year so many things happened throughout the year. Just to summarize I am jotting down everything in my shorthand style:

Winter: New Year hangover, WFH, Doctors, Yoga, Lawyers, HR, Resignation

Spring: Farewell, Road Trip, Housewife, Cricket, Virginia Beach - beach house, Graduation Time

India: India Trip, Daughter-in-law, Daughter, Indian Shopping

Summer: 1st Wedding Anniversary, Jogging, Moving to Univ Housing, Hiking-camping

Economy: Big-time Recession, Job Market

Autumn: Nephew Gautam's arrival:) (new member in family)

Indian Festive Mood: Parents visit, Fall Colors, Festivals, Happy Diwali, Thanksgiving

Holiday Season: Road Trip to Chicago, Meeting friends and Family, Kids all around

New Year: Pittsburgh, North Carolina

May Gob bless us all with a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2009!