Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Retrospection and Looking forward

I want to put top 5 things I did good and top 5 things that went bad in 2012. I have not done such a thing earlier but will do me good to look back.

Good things of 2012 :)
  • Traveled to Thailand and Cambodia. Long long wish to visit Khmer temples fulfilled.
  • Adopted a pup finally. Was having reservations about who will take care of him while we go out for work and all that. But just went ahead. Here is Gypsy. 
 
  •  Started commuting to office by a 2 wheeler. Again after much procrastination; but could not put up with auto rickshaw drivers' greed and attitude anymore. 
  • Did some good work for the apartment complex as the president. Fixing elevators, fixing sewage, innumerable light and electric fixtures, water problems,  etc etc. Will consider that as a good donation of my time.
  • Was situational and emotionally intelligent at best at work. My manager however feels otherwise :-/
Things that could have been better
  • Did not spend enough time on reading, physical activities and enhancing skills
  • Did not learn anything new past year (Very bad) 
  • Was financially foolish - have to manage my money wisely
  • Avoided lot of people in life - for good but it was cruel on my part. 
  • I am not getting any other point :-| It was not that bad after all. 
What in 2013?
  • Regular physical activity 
  • Learn a new skill - what would that be? 
  • Get a second income - more money, more travel! yeah!! 
  •  Definitely be emotionally and situational intelligent :-)
  • Being positive and stop complaining - in all terms. 
Aah, that sounds much better :)

Happy New Year Folks! 

23 comments:

  1. 2012 has been a fabulous year for you!! Gypsy is cute!! Wishing you a wonderful 2013 and may you achieve all your goals! Cheers :)

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    1. Shilpa,

      It has been and thinking about it, I thought it could have been better. But I am always unsatisfied. Hope this year is good as well. :)

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    2. And Shilpa, wishing you a happy 2013 year too.

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    1. Thanks Ash. Wishing you a great year ahead as well.

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  3. Your Cambodian trip was in 23012, where as you noted it was in 2013? Did I go wrong?

    The adoption was a really good matter , only that who would take care of him when you folks go away.

    Yea reading has become a relegated subject to many. You just followed the band wagon.

    To me the occasional dejection seems to be a big worry , often wish I was in my twenties and could start life all over again with correction, coma, exclamations....

    Have a great year B.

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    1. Oh yeah, my bad. Thanks Anil, I corrected it. Was already in 2013 mood :)

      Yeah, that one thing really put the plan away for a long time. I now have my maid who keeps coming by once in the noon and once post noon. Something is better than nothing

      Reading - I really put it to back-burner in the first half of 2012. I made up for it in the second half though.

      Aah anil, the occasional dejection is so normal :) I get them and I think folks in their twenties would as well.

      Wishing you a great year as well :)

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  4. My vest wishes for 2013.. And yes,as a dog lover appreciate your having brought Gypsy home.

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    1. Thanks Chowla sir, Happy new year to you as well. Gypsy keeps us on our toes, so happy

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  5. Best wishes for the New Year and that was a good list to go by as KRAs for 2013:)

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    1. Thank you :) Yeah let me see how much I could do

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  6. Getting the pup was a great decision. A loyal friend for life! And Gypsy is so adorable! I hope all your wishes come true very soon. :)

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    1. Yeah, its so lively and lovely too. Gypsy is adorable but very naughty. I hope he will become a good boy

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  7. Gypsy is a darling.. those eyes are enough to mend a broken heart.. as the rest of it... Good.. keep it going.. for once... I have chosen not to make a new year resolution this time... lemme c how that goes for me :D

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    1. Meety,

      Aww he is. I havent made resolutions yet. I dont keep it. Let me see this year

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  8. Happy new year B. Gypsy is cute and I am sure you will have enough physical activity along with Gypsy :)

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    1. Happy New year to you too Ramya. Thank you, yeah and its nice having him :)

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  9. The one good thing you did in 2012 is enough to nullify bad things for the coming 10 years! You know what I mean! :-)
    Will look forward to Gypsy's adventures!

    Wish you Tierra del fuego this year!

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    1. Balan,

      :) Yeah Balan and I have officially got my first of the many bites (my hand is bleeding) from Gypsy. Many more to come I believe.

      Tierra del fuego? The next time I am in the north americas, i will surely go Balan. Visitng South Americas from India is very tough

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  10. Happy New year dear
    A long list of good work...
    Let all good things come your way...:))

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    1. Many New Year Wishes to you too Chitra ma'am.

      :)

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  11. I am starting to get depressed if I reflect on the same lines...
    By the way, 2010 was probably your most pathetic financial year!!!

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    1. Haha why would 2010 be my most pathetic financial year :)
      It was a really good year for all you know

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