New Promises | New Year | New Decade

Well, it's that time of the year when we promise to be extra good and that usually lasts till the end of January or if you are good maybe till the beginning of spring ;)

I promise to:-

• blog regularly (I think I said this last year)
• be daring i.e. try new things
• continue to explore new my home city - London
• not to stress over others (it just increases the number of grey hair)
• continue to do things by myself, even if no one can join me - their loss!
• stop allowing people to think they know me better than I do and
• be brave with my photography....

It only dawned on me a couple of weeks ago, that we were coming to the end of a decade. This got me reflecting on where I was in 1999 and where I had reached in 2009. There have been so many first time experiences, which have included:-

• Finishing my studies - being away from home and getting my Masters
• Travelling with friends and on my own
• Worked at my dream organisation
• Moved to London to work and live
• Meeting a wide range of personalities, which have been huge learning experiences in themselves :)

Lets hope the next decade proves to be equally exciting and another adventurous chapter in my life.

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND NEW DECADE TO YOU ALL......

London by my mobile

It's been four years now of living in London, but still very much the tourist around the city. Here are some recent shots taken with my trustee mobile phone.

Piccadilly Circus with the lights on

At Tottenham Court Road just before sunset

At my favourite coffee place - Milk Bar - latte heaven

A very imposing looking St Paul's

Walking towards Regent's Street and my favourite store - can you guess?

here I am again....

Back after a very long break and ready to take on the new year.

Although, despite it all I am finding it hard to motivate myself, as I'm suffering from the holiday blues!! I spent the holidays in India and there were plenty of highs and lows. I met some amazing people who were truly inspiring. I'll be sharing some of my photos from the trip very soon.

Wishing everyone a great new year.....

*Tagged*

1. The pen freak
* spent most of my uni days in the university stationery shop buying pens
* different colours always catch my attention
* love going into paperchase and always have to leave with something :))
* not sure what's going to happen to my pens, as I seem to use my laptop/computer for writing
* maybe it's time to find them a new home, but can I be without them??

2. Indya.....
Some of you may have gathered, that I'm slightly obessed with all things to do with India or Indian. I try to keep updated with most things that are happening there through the internet, family and friends. My favourite websites are ndtv.com , ibn-cnn.com and times of India.

My dream would be to live in India. When I was 10 years old, my family and I lived in India for a year and we nearly stayed permenantly, but my parents had a change of heart and came back. A part of me wishes that we stayed. Let's see what the future holds.

The other night, a group of us went out for dinner and I mentioned about the fall in share prices for Reliance and a good friend mine Priya burst out laughing and said that she too had read the same thing and we both need help.

3. My pod and I
* always with me - home and abroad

* electic collection of music, just like its owner
* the baby pink cover wasn't my choice, totally a friend's choice

* I once lost all my songs....but I had saved them so crisis averted....phew
* nearly miss my tube station as i'm so engrossed in the music ;))

4. The world is my oyster
* been lucky to travel to some parts of the world
* 2008 and onwards will be all about seeing the world, discovering new cultures, trying new food - yummy
* my trusty little globe guides me in deciding my trips
5. ...beverage time

* we all should make time for a beverage break
* I enjoy taking break to energise myself
* also, I seem to want to capture the moment - hence the collage!!

6. sewing and stitching can be therapeutic..
* as child I use to find comfort in cross stitching as a form of relaxation
* once I had to use four different shades of maroon for a flower I was stitching !!!!!
* my Dad suggested that I should take up knitting, so that I could knit jumpers and scarves for my future family; but the consumerist in me said " daddy, I can go to Marks and Spencer and buy them a jumper!!!!

* my little box of multicoloured threads always come in handy...

7. notebooks, post-it notes...anything to help me make lists
* I love making lists, it helps me to sort my life out

*lists equals plans

*plans equals taking action

*particularly love ticking things off my list - gives me a sense of accomplishment...hehe

I now tag Jag of Route79, Navin of picturejockey, Mpg of Mango power girl, Prashant of Chai Ki Dhukan , Kapil of Kapil’s Korner, Ieva Dan and Vineeta of artnlight .... :)