I've really been meaning to write this post since the clock struck twelve on New Year's eve; but somehow the days have just flown by without me actually getting down to do it.
So, without further delay, here is a run down of the year that was. The list is not chronological though.
So, without further delay, here is a run down of the year that was. The list is not chronological though.
- Twin sister got married. Bidding adieu to my twin of 25 years was one excruciatingly hard thing to do.
- But I gained a wonderful brother and a marvelous extended family in the bargain.
- I got engaged. The time period between engagement and marriage is indeed rather cute.
- Got married to an amazing, considerate, perceptive, intelligent, witty, loving and handsome man. Lucky me! Touch wood!
- Travelled across the seven seas to USA to join Hubbyji.
- Celebrated Thanksgiving with sis-in-law
- Learnt how to cook ; correction, that would be 'Learning'
- Learnt how to bake my own cookies and cakes
- Celebrated Thalai Karthigai with home-made appams
- One Cuz got engaged
- Another Cuz was blessed with a baby boy
- Scored 162 each in GRE.
- A Baby Boy is born to a very good friend
- One BFF now in Ireland. What a perfect setting for that awesome gal.
- Another BFF in Brussels for accelerated MBA
- Yet another Cuz bought a flat.
- Hubbyji got promoted.
- He was also awarded for his hard work.
- He cleared his Insurance exams.
- Got back my pending Tax returns. I'm rich!!!
- Joined the Indian Trails Library in Prospect Heights. What an amazing institution! Oh, I love the place. Their tagline is so right: So many books, so little time!
- Went cruising in Michigan lake, kayaking, ziplining, tandem cycling.
- Went hiking in Forest Reserves of Michigan state.
- Took a ferry ride to Pictured Rocks. That was one wonderful ride.
- Ascended the John Hancock Observatory and viewed Chicago from a height of 94 floors. What a splendid view!
- Went to Rockfort temple with Huubyji. Our first outing alone after being married. And that too in a saree. I actually climbed the hill clad in a sari. Ok, so I did cling on some of the way onto Hubbyji's arm , but I'm still proud of the overall achievement.
- Learnt how to ride escalators. The credit to overcoming this fear goes entirely to Hubbyji.
- Started blogging.
