Happy Birthday to me...

Can't believe it's been more than one and a half years since I blogged! 

Well, it is a good occasion to get back to writing. It's my 36th birthday! As Vignesh put it, congratulations to me for surviving for these many years on Planet Earth. 

I must say, it has been an eventful 2019 and 2020. I have been successful in shifting our base back to India, with family and friends around. I managed to find a job in India after a break of 2+ years and even switched to Fintech this year. I adopted Jonki (my childhood wish coming true!). I am expecting an addition to our family in April 2021! These are a few unforgettable milestones in my life for sure. I feel lucky and thankful for these events happening almost at the right time. It's like good things coming together. It could also be that a peaceful state of mind makes one successful at new ventures. 

Life in the US, feels like a dream. I was going through the old memories (pictures) and realized that I had a pretty good time even there. I was just troubled from career and future perspective. The uncertainty of how long would it take to get back had started killing me. Although I got the chance to pursue Psychology (foundation) course from UCB and volunteer with BAWAR, I knew it was not sustainable. Somehow I feel compelled to match the satisfaction derived from being associated with counseling field with financial contribution. I am travelling in 2 boats, one leg on each side, trying to balance myself. One day, I hope to comfortably sit in one. 

I wonder if I derive pleasure from juggling too many balls. Or is it the indecisiveness about choosing a ball. Being a Libran, would I always strive to achieve a balance between different elements of life?

I miss being with friends (in this COVID lock-down era). Don't enjoy talking to them on a daily basis. When they question about their priority in my life, I don't know how to answer them. I do miss them, at the same time there is a big inertia when it comes to taking time out to talk. Best thing about lock-down is that Amma could be with me. I feel blessed to have her by my side despite the occasional hick-ups. Also, I am able to spend so much extra time with Viaan- drawing, coloring, singing, doing creative art and most importantly, talking. He has grown up so much, so fast...

The nurturing cycle will repeat itself, this time I would have 2 additional beings to take care of the young one- elder brother (Viaan) and sister (Jonki). I am so excitedly looking forward to see Viaan and Jonki adjusting to the presence of the baby. Hope it all goes well.



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