Hmmph! Eventful one indeed! Can't place all the events in the order of occurance but let me quickly jot down the ones coming to my mind at this moment..
Last years new year celebration was fun as Kushal was in town and we along with didi jijaji had gone to have a bash in Herbs and spices. Got drunk, danced all night and had a good time! No wonder the year ahead went very eventful and exciting.
Professionally, the new year started with new role, new responsibilities. Something I was always wanting to have. Got into the role of a 'Repository Manager', a little away from core technical role and defnitely more responsible. It was a mix of lot of client interactions, taking own decisions, presentations to wider audiences, mentoring people, attending meetings. The right mix of all that I wanted. To top it I had the best manager till date. Very good at his work, co-operative and a team leader in true sense.
Next big thing last year was completion 2 years of marriage life! We celebrated it in Ooty. Was the longest road drive together and definitely a memorable one!
The other memorable milestone in my life was to book a flat of our own. Definitely a very fulfilling experience to own your own house. Feels responsible. We haven't got the possession yet and so the excitement is still intact. Before finalizing on the one, definitely there were lots of weekends spent in searching the perfect one, in budget, location, wishlist, etc etc. Then was the excitement of getting the interiors done of the house. We cherished every bit of it. Still loads to accomplish in the coming year!
Then was the news of Cheena getting pregnant! First family big news and we were so happy and excited to here it!
Last years new year celebration was fun as Kushal was in town and we along with didi jijaji had gone to have a bash in Herbs and spices. Got drunk, danced all night and had a good time! No wonder the year ahead went very eventful and exciting.
Professionally, the new year started with new role, new responsibilities. Something I was always wanting to have. Got into the role of a 'Repository Manager', a little away from core technical role and defnitely more responsible. It was a mix of lot of client interactions, taking own decisions, presentations to wider audiences, mentoring people, attending meetings. The right mix of all that I wanted. To top it I had the best manager till date. Very good at his work, co-operative and a team leader in true sense.
Next big thing last year was completion 2 years of marriage life! We celebrated it in Ooty. Was the longest road drive together and definitely a memorable one!
The other memorable milestone in my life was to book a flat of our own. Definitely a very fulfilling experience to own your own house. Feels responsible. We haven't got the possession yet and so the excitement is still intact. Before finalizing on the one, definitely there were lots of weekends spent in searching the perfect one, in budget, location, wishlist, etc etc. Then was the excitement of getting the interiors done of the house. We cherished every bit of it. Still loads to accomplish in the coming year!
Then was the news of Cheena getting pregnant! First family big news and we were so happy and excited to here it!
As if that excitement was not enough to contain than we discovered that I was pregnant too!!! Biggest day of my life! Wasn't easy to digest and realize the fact. But it finally dawned! The new born will be welcomed only in the coming year though but this year marked for my motherhood! Definitely 2009 was most adventurous for us!
