September 2010 saw the advent of Birthdays of my best friends and that continues till present year ending. It were fun times planning surprises for each of them; some total disasters like the big group plan for Nikita at Gada Da Vida and some turned happy moments - Natasha surprise room party. Ofcourse then there are the brilliant plans like cutting the birthday cake for Neha at Tiger Hill Lonavala at 12:30 AM, then hanging out on the hill top with coolw winds and stary skies (lets not forget the shooting stars) and bonfire and hukka and all things wonderful. Initially we thought it could have been risky with 5 girls and only 1 guy renting a car all night and I swear I was worried till the last minute how this would shape up because I had mixed reviews of this place plus it may not be safe etc etc... I tried my best to keep the group and birthday girl happy and making the journey a fun filled time together but till the very last minute of us approaching the Hill Top I was unsure of what I got everyone into. Alas! those 2 hours spent at night were one of the best memories the Apartment (my best friends group) spent together.
Some where in the middle in Oct, I was in Thailand - 10 days of fun, sightseeing, scams, exploring and Shopping! Though we only did Pattaya and Bangkok, the trip was extremly relaxing and rejuvinating, the shopping was satisfying and time spent with friends pricesless. It goes without saying I love Bangkok and intend to go there every year simply because the idea of budget shopping for fashion which is ahead of its times (specially for Mumbai) is a very practical thought. So one can buy affordable fashionable and decent quality clothes, accessories, shoes, bags and you need not shop for a year back home. I definitly still want to see the other cities of Chiang Mai and Phuket and Kosa Mui but all in good times.
Professionally I find myself in exciting and testing times when my promotion to becoming Assistant Manager is finally put to practicality. Apart from new employees being hired for the team, we have process to set right, planing for 2011 and Sales to accomplish! I love my job and thats it... despite the infinite amount of negativity and pressure put by Ex - colleagues who left the company in anguish and rage, I sort of tried to identify the reasons on my own for sticking back in the company. And guess what - the fact remains I like the product and believe in it and hence I am here building a better future for incoming employees (or so I hope I can do).
Unsure of what and where I will find myself 10 years from now, currently I am focusing on Career and building my Interest. I do have Visions on all fronts of my life Career, Personal, Self but yet to drawn them into Short and Long Term Goals. However small initatives like going for music concerts (of my choice) planing activities with friend, practicing singing and dance and not giving up on a fitness regime to me are signs of being on the right track - towards Self Actualization.
