This is an unfortunate post that gost stuck in my "drafts" for the longest time ever. So here's to my look-back at 2012!
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2012 has been a masala whirlwind of new experiences, old emotions and novel situations. I want to look back at the top ten things that happened in 2012 and reflect on the messages I gleaned from them.
1. New job at MHA - Bumpy
I have always been quiet about what I do for a living, apart from just saying that I'm a civil servant. After a fantastic 2-odd years at my previous place, I was offered a secondment at MHA and I accepted it. The start-up was rough but I soon got the hang of it.
2. Trip to Vietnam - Unforgettable
I went to Ho Chi Minh city with my wife (no kids) for a 5-day trip. It was an amazing trip - I felt I reconnected with my wife and saw so many awesome things. Most of all, I was impressed with the resilience of the Vietnamese womenfolk.
3. Trip to Kollapuram - Reconnections with roots
Sure, my wife didn't enjoy herself and Talha was extremely cranky. But I got to relive my memories with my family, as an adult, and Zayed really enjoyed himself.
4. Zayed rides tricycle independently - Pure joy
My 5-year-old baby man rode his tricycle independently. It was a magical moments, perhaps as magical as seeing him toddle for the first time. Next up - bicycle!
5. Spiritual reconnection - It's not quite there yet
This is a work in progress. I need to find my Teacher. Or maybe he's already somewhere and I'm not seeing him?
6. KL trip to Yuvan concert - Awesome company
Wonderful trip (no kids) with my wife and our two lovely buddies. KL's okay, concert wasn't that good but our experiences were awesome!
7. Actually finished 2 books - Good.
I did! I finished two books, but for the love of me, I can't remember what the hell they were! Epic. Fail.
8. Bowled over by Life of Pi
I think this was one of the two books I read! But this is about the movie. Simply magical and spiritual on so many levels.
9. One year of gym
I'm not quite Ajay Devgn (please forgive me but he's got a good body, really) but showed that consistency is key to good health, nice biceps and a good night's sleep.
10. Wife's company taking off
Nursing Muslimah had a fantastic take-off- I'm hoping it continues for many more years to come.
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