And yet another beginning...

It's the last day of the year, once again. Time seems to be flying at a speeds that are stuff of science fiction movies! Looking back, I see a blur of year endings from the recent years, mostly having come and gone without leaving any unique marks. And yes there have been an equal number of beginnings too, new years, always filled with the treacherous hope of being better than the last...

In many ways, 2014 has been different...and extremely special! It has given me a huge lot to be thankful for, a lot of happiness and warmth, priceless memories and realizations; and important accomplishments which are critical at least in this phase of my life.

And yet it didn't quite reach the 'finish line' of perfectly feasible goals that had been set out, leaving me dissatisfied, hardened, and yearning for more.

2015 also holds the promise of being another important year... a year of major changes, upheavals and uncertainties. The apprehension surrounding all of these and situations beyond my control or foresight make me a little nervous, yet tomorrow I will begin again with renewed hope. I know that I will probably not be able to keep most of the resolutions I make, yet I will set these goals, to guide me and keep me grounded... to make me a better and more satisfied person, at least in my own eyes. I will also hope that the unfinished businesses of 2014 will finally reach their closure so that I can move on ...

P.S. This new year, I have resolved to make more creative time for myself. As a first step, I have gifted myself a travel blog. I hope I will be able to with continue the enthusiasm that went into setting up the website; and that there will be sufficient inspiration and opportunities to acquire the fodder which will keep it going. Here goes: http://wanderluster-ms.blogspot.in/

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