Closure

December 22nd 2008.

Just 8 more days to the New Year. A little more than a week.

You have no idea how much I am looking forward to 2009. Not for any physical reasons. Just this psychological ache for something fresh... some kind of a closure.

2008:

Pleasant surprises, meaningful friendships, heartbreaking support, poignant love, infinite hope... Endless uncertainty, countless conflicts, Tough decisions, bitter confrontations, deep heartbreaks.

Maturity. just about sums it up.

That's never fun. It completely overwhelmed me, but I am glad it happened. It has taken me a year to get my priorities right, and to figure out where exactly I want to go/be in the future. I suppose, I still haven't quite figured out how I am going to go about doing that, but I have a few ideas, some what. I know I will work that out along the way.

But I need to start liking plans. I need to plan and organize my life - not too detailed, but just enough to keep me on track. More than anything, I need to stick to my plans. Spontaneity has always worked well with me. Moving through life with nothing but a sketch, and taking things as they come. I like that very much. It takes the stress off life, and makes one more open and accepting, perhaps. But I fear I have reached the extremes of it. Hence the need to curb it all down.

There. I have reflected on this year, for the benefit of the years to come. All wrapped up to be sent to Santa Claus. And no, the previous paragraph is not a new year resolution. I am not that pro yet. If I decide to have one and stick to it, and if this blog still exists then, I promise you I will put up the entire post in caps. Just so you will know that I have come a long way :P

Now the countdown begins!

Before that, a useless and narcissistic Meme just to fill up space:

Name 3 of each:

-Pet Peeves: Cockroaches, lack of hygiene, waking up early
-Movies: Schindler's List, La vita è bella, Forrest Gump
-Foods: Pasta, Tandoori items, Tom Yum
-Drinks: Flavored Yogurt, Any Fruit juice, Soy drink
-Books: City of Joy, Shantaram, A Fine Balance
-TV Shows: Random Documentaries?
-Celebrities: Rahul Bose, Audrey Hepburn, Bono
-Animals: Deers, Rabbits, Humans
-Items of Clothing: Black Pants, Printed tops, flowy skirts
-Colours: Black, Red, Turquoise
-Vacation spots: Caribbean Islands, Paris, Canadian Rockies

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