Good bye to 2013 and welcome to 2014
The only thing which is constant in this ever changing world is
the “Change” in itself. It is the ease and adaptability with which one is able
to acclimatize to this change, which determines the quotient of harmony within.The
advent of every new year is the classic example of Change as Constant factor.
As we are already in the mid way of the first week of new year
2014.,, I thought of capturing certain important events/moments during 2013 ,
and the post is dedicated to my friend V who happened to enquire me as to why
no posts in recent past. The fact that V is a reader of my blog is initself a
pleasant surprise and that V continues to be a regular reader adds to the
surprise element.
Now the curtain riser:
Places visited during 2013:
I love to travel and I had the occasion to visit many places in 2013.Some
of the important visits are to the following places:
Hongkong,Thiruppathi,Kanchipuram,Mumbai,,Delhi,Thirukkadayur,Thirunallaru,
Thiruchendur and Pondichery!
The first and last visits were memorable followed closely by the
trips to Thirukkadyur and Thiruchendur.
Renewal of old acquaintances:
A friend of mine from school days and a relative of mine from
child hood with whom I did not have any active contacts all most a decade now
had entered in like a fresh breeze and provided a welcome relief .
Un forgettable
achievements on an academic level as faculty/professional
An young PO describing
me as KB(Short form of Knowledge Bomb) is the greatest compliment to me in
recent years as faculty.The lectures delivered at Study circle of RBI,the
T.NAGAR chapter of ICAI-SIRC and the marathon session lasting for 5 hours at a
stretch to the officials of SCB in their preparations for CAIIB(THE FACT THAT
IT TOOK PLACE ON A STORMY SUNDAY amidst all threats of the programme being
grounded), are the other greatest satisfying moments , The fact that I was able
to keep my contacts alive and help my friends in the professional firm to move
upward in category from IV to I WITHIN A SPAN OF ONE YEAR of reconstitution
(thanks to the confidence imposed in me by some great VIPs of IOB,UCO,IDBI and
UBI) is another attainment worthy of pride..
Persons who deserve my compliments
The untiring student pursuing his ambitions not withstanding limitations relating to resources, food , accommodation,
aloofness etc in an alien country , racing against time
and still not batting an eye lid in his pursuits for another crown in the field
of his passion is the first to be applauded.
The ever smiling home
wife who had quickly grown to be a woman from a girl, doing all that is
possible by her to bring harmony and peace between the different personalities
all of whom are close to her and sacrificing her individual likes and tastes
for the bigger harmony of all concerned and the unconditional love that she is
capable of exhibiting to her loveable child is the second in the list.
All those women who handle both official chores and the house
chores and still managing to say a friendly hello , a warm one at that whenever
I meet them are the next in the list.V abut whom I made a mention in the beginning
takes the cake.
All my friends Mr KR, Mr CNR and Ms V who richly deserved their
elevations but who were not fortunate to taste the same due to bureaucratically
formed rules deserve my best
appreciation for the splendid manner in which they continued to contribute at
the most pressing times , despite their efforts having not been rewarded.
The single person who made me see heaven on earth
The crown grows with out any competition to my grand son
who with his walk,talk, cries, smiles, and naughty tricks always made me
to forget my worries and make the moments great and unforgettable.All this at
the age of 18 months ! MAY the best be with him always!!
The best serial
The serial by name “Office” (AAPEEZ acc to my grand son) stands
first simply because of one character by name Viswanathan (Country head of an
IT company portrayed in the serial) and every scene that he appears turn out to
be grand lessons in management and leadership styles.
The best Book
Vilimbugal , a collection of essays
written by writer Sujatha (WHICH WAS PUBLISHED SOME 30 YEARS BACK ) took the
lead simply because of some Visionary thoughts and messages that it contained
which are becoming a reality today.
Best occasion to remember
The joy
which accompanied the celebration of first anniversary of my grand son , kanagabhishekam
celebration of my paternal aunt when she turned 90 ,the 90th birth
day function of the noble soul from HK, 25th wedding anniversary of
my cobrother and the talk delivered by my beloved step daughter Dhanushkodi ,are
all best occasions to remember.
Sad
departures
The death
of our family doctor, death of my eldest brother in law (my wife’s cousin
brother) who was more than a friend to me, the demise of my peria manni (wife
of my eldestcousin) ,a symbol of paece and tranquility always ,are all sad
seperations witnessed in this period.
On sports
Timely retirement of the one and only Dravid,
a slightly delayed announcement of retirement by Tendulkar, the defeat of chess
master Viwanathan Anand, some great cricket from Virat Kohli are all events
which impressed me in the field of sports.
On Movies
Kumki (Vikram prbhu
and Laxmi menon) and “NADUVULA KONGAM PAKKATHTHAI KANOM “(Vijay sethupathy) stood
apart from the rest.Refreshingly different stories and some controlled acting
added to the value of the movies.
On relationship
Great moments of friendship with Mr R ON DAY TO DAY BASIS and
moments of togetherness with all those whom I met randomly (but who are always prepared
to extend the helping hands in time –spl reference to all at HK and quite a few
in India)and undying /bubbling moments of day to day fights reconciliation,
sharing, laughter and harmony with my wife are the points to score in this one
year,
Prayers for 2014
I BELIEVE IN SARANAGATHI, I.E total surrender to GOD.I ALSO
BELIEVE that my efforts should go along side. And I have the required patience
to wait and understand that we should give some time to TIME so that things go
as per expectations.I am sure the year 2014 will be an year of fresh outlook. An
year of fulfillment. An year of answer to prayers and an Year of Reunion.An
year of Harmony.An year in which GOD knows what to give and when to give and
how to reward.When some thing is delayed it does not mean it is ever denied.MAY
BE A BETTER OCCASION is in the offing!
I sign off with contentsampath kumar k.s
