As the year bit by bit approaches its last few days, we are getting ready to put the curtain down on 2012, it is now time to look back and reflect on the year. With the blink of an eye, 2012 is already on its back! It seems like it was just yesterday that we ushered in 2012 and yet here we are almost ready to bid 2012 a fond farewell.
The year was surely filled with many bittersweet moments; so many that I just wish I could have the memories imprinted in my heart and it will forever linger in my mind. There were definitely some moments to cherish forever and others that we would rather forget but all in all we survived and that’s a good reason to celebrate and be grateful. Of all the moments in 2012, I wouldn’t change a thing simply because it helped me get to where I am right now.
So this will be my last blog of the year to pen down my prospect in retrospect of year 2012. So as we wind up 2012 and count the days to welcome New Year 2013, let us take this opportunity to look back and appreciate the moments of the past 12 months which has been a wonderful year. I feel very blessed to be honest.
Well, here are few of my personal favorites that 2012 has blessed me;
January changed my life forever where I was blessed with the love of my life. It was a month of euphoria for the whole family to be gathered for the wedding gala. By God’s grace the sweet celebration worked perfectly fine in our favor. The New Year brought on new hope, newly found relatives and new beginning.
February showered me with more bliss as I begin to walk in the journey as a wife. The wedding joy lingered on with our reception and honeymoon marking the celebration of love. On the other hand, February also surprised me with mixed blessings as I saw the new members in my research team and a new hope.
March was a remarkable month as I was still basking in the glory of being newlywed and also a moment that ring a bell of how amazing friends, family and even complete strangers that turned into acquaintance can be. The outpouring affection, blessings and compassion shown in many different ways during the wedding was amazing. Besides, a new hope of life was bestowed upon us as we moved on in our lives into a new neighborhood. Much generosity and heartfelt prayers made me and my family humbled beyond any measure.
April saw me making headway in my work. It was such a challenging time as I had to plan out the research work frame and take it to next level. Although challenging but it was a fulfilling experience to spearhead the research project.
May was definitely a laidback month. Nothing much to shout about but well I was mesmerized by the photography skills that my husband put forth into action. His passion overwhelmed me when I accompanied him to click away.
June was the month with a blend of mixed emotions. It began with a heightened work pressure and eventually I began to start breathing again. It was the month that I remembered the joy and serenity of finally being able to relax after a rather nerve wrecking early of June. I began to be grateful for family, friends and myself. Nothing was more rejuvenating than spending time old friends, get together and celebrate our friendship. Life was finally back on track.
July showered me with a sweet surprise as I was gifted with a career promotion. It was an opportunity for me to climb up the corporate ladder with appreciation of my work quality. I went from Scientist to Senior Scientist. It was truly blessed of how happy I was starting to feel.
August inspired me with an unbelievable salary raise that we all have been waiting for a longest time and it has to come in this year. Just in time for tired soul like us who has taken a turn for droning work culture. Everyone was suddenly awakened to their senses and ignited for a change in workforce. A good start to show appreciation for our efforts. It was also in August that I and Raj had a dreamy dinner at rooftop restaurant to evoke our early days rendezvous after marriage.
September taught me that nothing comes easy. There is a price to pay for everything good that we are gifted with. It comes as a lesson in learning for me to progress further in my career. There was anxiety, challenges, laughter, stories and the knowledge that I saw it all coming that nothing could take away it from my life. It was a big life changing month for me in my career as I am embarking on a totally new research approach, positional cloning to hunt down the gene of interest that I am in quest for. Thumbs up to me!
October made me realize one of two things. Either I am simply oblivious to the world around me and completely gullible or my family and friends can REALLY keep a secret. I was honored with a surprise birthday party for a landmark birthday. Yes folks....I turned 50. As intimidating as AARP tried to make it for me....I did come to terms with the fact that I was darn lucky to have made it to such an age in as good of condition as I am in. I had no complaints.
November indeed a sweet November for me as it was our first Diwali as newlyweds. It seems to be a rather special and memorable celebration together with my hubby and family, It brought a whole new meaning this year. A lovely get-together with kith and kin, friends and acquaintances made our festive spirit merrier. On top of it, wedding season is back with a bang. Being a part and parcel of Raj’s cousin’s wedding extravaganza brought out the beauty of family bonding. Being gifted with the recognition into a lovely family, I don’t need to scream for attention on my own. Instead, I was shining like a star amidst all. Thank God for all the love and respect I gained in this year that I became part of Raj’s family. I was beyond baffled at how it happened. It made me Happy!
And here we are in December. December will always be my favorite all year long. I planned to do much more than I actually accomplished. I get to spent time with loved ones, shopping, spreading Christmas spirit all around, family gathering and short getaway despite my busy schedule. I got a bigger Christmas tree and spend time decorating it. In fact my office was filled with the festive joy as we all played Secret Santa and had gifts exchange. Something that I will never forget will be the false prediction of Mayans. They were wrong that the world is gonna end. It did not and we are here still :)
Well, 2012 was quite a year. It marked a milestone in my life and somehow there was so many lessons learnt and moments cherished than ever before. On the personal side of things, while this year has taught me more yet it has also given me a great deal of peace, self awareness and a happiness that made me appreciate life in more subtle manner. I will miss 2012 when I bid adieu to 2012, for later down the road when I find myself evoking nostalgia one fine day. There won’t be tears as we welcome 2013 which holds so much of promise and hope. It is really exciting if I start contemplating of what is ahead of us. I guess in retrospect 2012 had a little bit of everything and I have no doubt it gave us all what we need to continue on to 2013. So for all of you, my family, and friends, I wish that 2013 will be a happy and blessed one, full of love and brings you joy and is your best year! Let us all raise a glass and celebrate the end of another good year. Till next year folks, wish you all a fruitful New Year. Happy New Year y’all!
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