The Closing Act of 2010

Its here again.. the festive spirit, the Christmas carols, the New year resolutions lists, the madness and the anticipation for the days to come.. 

It hit me last night that this year is almost done with. I went down memory lane to think about all the things that this year got to the plate.. made me frown, teary eyed, and finally smile. I totally understand that one should look at the brighter side of life, but common.. how can you possibly appreciate the better if you don't acknowledge the worse...

Personally, this year totallyyyy started on the wrong foot for me.. I was jobless, insecure, heart broken, frustrated and unsure about how things were going to pan out.. I remember that the year had just started off and I couldn't wait for it to be over..I was pushed to my threshold limit of frustration but I did manage to keep a cheerful front. It was getting harder to look at myself and reassure myself that it will all be ok.. Things will work out.. This too shall pass.. picture abhi baaki hai.. and all those other motivational things.. 

I am not sure exactly when things began to change and get better.. but I know it wasn't overnight. Now, I am at the last leg of the year..and surprisingly I am not complaining. Things did work out, my heart did heal (more or less), I did get a job, my visa got approved and to make things better, it wasn't just for me.....My friends also had good things falling in place. I have no guilt in being happy.. coz I am happy not just for myself. 

It's the closing act of 2010 that has been particularly interesting and worthwhile. It started off will small things and finally, every person I love deeply had good news to share. Be it about long awaited jobs, expecting mothers, new love, weddings, or just a simple family re-union..the smiles spread.. and they spread far and wide :)

To take all this happiness to another level, I get to spend my Christmas and New Years(hopefully) with people I care about most deeply. I get to laugh, smile and enjoy with those who have seen me at my worst and have taken my hand to lead me here. 

Here's to hoping everyone gets to their happy place..

Thank you 2010.. your closing act has been spectacular and has me looking forward to 2011. 

Signing off for the year....Cheers :)