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Happy new year...2015

Today is last day of the year...2014. It is time to take review of passing year and plan for new one. When I was child, for me new year was just a party, when all members of our joint family use to sit and eat together and enjoy programs on TV. Those were very much enjoyable, memorable days. But now, whole family is dispersed at various places around the globe. In recent years, like many others, I have started to take review and make new resolutions on 31st December. 

Some years are remarkable in our life which we don't forget. Some years are general when we just live routine life. For me this year was special, different. 

In 2014, I joined the new job, new role, at new location. I dared to break my comfort zone, disturb my settled life, and take new challenge. It was not easy decision for me. But I am very thankful to my wife for her constant support. I visited many new places this year. I learned from and made friendship with, many new people.  I crossed Indian shores for the first time to see the world outside. I realized where I stand, this will help me to fix and reach my career goals in future. In 2015, I plan to develop new qualities in myself which I will need for work.

On health front, in 2014, I did very less. In earlier years, I use to do regular exercise which I skipped completely in 2014. So obvious resolution for new year is to do regular exercise. Probably this is the most common resolution across the world. 

In 2014, I started following some good blogs. Reading these blogs helped to understand various approaches people take in their life. I also started writing on this blog. I found some readers across the world. I hope to continue on this in 2015. I also plan to start new endeavors in 2015. I will disclose them as I do it.

Recently I realized that, I read very less. I am talking about books, literature here. I generally read, news, or some financial or political articles, or some blogs. But, so much good literature that is available, is just ignored by me so far. So in new year, I will start reading some books in my leisure time.  

In new year, I also plan to find some time for hobbies like cooking, music. I need to develop some social skills, to open up more in social life. Well, there are lot of things to do. Many new resolutions are in pipe.:)  I hope I will be able to work on all my resolutions, so do you all, on yours.

I wish you all very happy and prosperous new year. Enjoy your evening.

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