This is the first post of 2011 and I just wanted to use this space to wish all of you a very happy new year! I have often wondered what the big deal about a new year is. After all, a new year is just another date. But over time, I have realized it means much more to people. For those who’ve had a rough year, it brings new hope of sunshine and happiness. For those who’ve had a great year, it brings back good memories and a good feeling that the next year will bring more of such memories to cherish for years to come. Most importantly, I think it promises a fresh start. So raise your glasses, dear readers, and let’s toast to a year of joy, hope and love - Cheers!
I welcomed 2011 with a few friends in Cambridge. We had a quiet dinner at a Thai restaurant, relished some lip smacking dessert at another and ended the evening with a few games of good ol’ carom. Like good children, we also went to the temple on the 1st to seek God’s blessing for this coming year.
And a New Year would be incomplete without a New Year resolution. So even though The Boy insisted that I was perfect (**awww moment**), I still came up with a list of things I want to accomplish this year. Here goes:
1We are sophisticated and hence we don’t copy. We are inspired. **Cough cough**1. Attain the perfect weight and a perfectly toned body. (Okay, don’t laugh)
2. Catch up on my reading. (You would think that the books theme on this blog would be inspiration1 enough, but a Kindle might be necessary. This resolution was actually inspired by someone I know who read 52 books in less than 52 weeks. )
3. Spend lots of quality time with family and friends.
4. Learn to cook at least 52 different recipes. (Obviously, I am inspired1 by Julie & Julia)
5. Learn to drive. (Very important)
6. Blog at least 52 times this year. And hey 1 down, so 51 blog posts to go ;)
The above list is in no particular order. So please don’t complain by saying I put books and weight-loss above family and friends ‘cos you know I wouldn’t do that! I also have a few other personal resolutions which I am not going to list here. But you get the drift ;)
So what’s your New Year resolution this year?
5 comments:
My new year resolution is to encourage budding bloggers by flooding their posts with comments ;)
Have a great "inspiring" new year girl!:D
Who said you are perfect?
And yes, I remember my resolution - i need to quit smoking or at least try :-)
@Uma
Thanks dahling! :) Happy new year to you too. So I am assuming I will receive at least 52 comments from this year ;)
@Sid
Ehhh...you said I'm perfect. Now you can't take that back. And your resolution is to not just try, you have to do it! I know you can :)
Happy Happy New Year Manasvita! I read your blog and raised the cup of Complan I was holding to the toast :D..Yes I still drink Complan :P. And no, I am not trying to grow taller :)..and you will get more than 52 comments for sure!!
@Hema a.k.a Complan girl
Why don't you sue complan? :P It doesn't help you grow taller as they say it will!
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