At the start of 2009, I dedicated the year to the cause of ‘ek titli‘ and the year started of well with an event in Pune where we distributed plants for free. But then the cause took a back seat and my relationship took a priority. Most of the year was spent in saving it.

I quit my job to focus my energies to the cause of ‘ek titli’ and also working on the relationship, but in vain. The titli is gearing for its flight but unfortunately the relationship didn’t see the light of the day. I think its nature’s way of saying, hey I gotta take something to give something.

The other day I was watching this movie called Jaan-e-Mann starring Salman Khan, Preity Zinta and Akshay Kumar and the lyrics of one of the songs describes my situation. Here it is:

Sau dard hain (in hindi)
A hundred pains (translated to english)

Sau rahatein
A hundred pathways

Sab mila dilnasheen
I got it all my love

Ek tu hi nahin
I just didn’t get you

Ruki ruki si yeh hawa
Feels like the wind has stopped blowing

Aur sookhe patte ki tarah
And like a dried up leaf

Shehar ki sadkon pe main
On the streets of the city

Laawaris udhta hua
I am flying around all alone

Sau raaste par teri raah nahin
A hundred roads but yours is missing

To listen to the song, click here.

Though it’s been a year of learning’s and experiences, there were also those that took my breath away.. and one of them was 2nd Nov, my birthday.

The evening of the 1st was spent at a family friends place to celebrate his wife’s birthday. I headed back home to celebrate my day with my siblings and Ma. It was special for Mom because we were celebrating it together after around 7 years. Though, I wanted my friends to be a part of it but none of them were making it as some of them were in Indore attending a wedding and the others in Pune, due to work commitments. So, this birthday was expected to be a quiet celebration… but not until 5 Spider Men barged into the house just before the stroke of 12.

Even before I could fathom the fact that my friends are here, my sisters emptied an entire can of Shaving Foam on me. Very Lathery! [check the pictures here]

Getting back to my friends, they took a flight from Indore only to make it for my birthday. One of the best surprises I have ever been a part of or experienced. It was one of those days where everyone played a part to make the day as special as ever.

Thanks guys… thanks a ton.. I promise that when your day comes, I’ll make it as special as ever. Thanks again.

I have set myself a few goals for the coming year and I am hoping to aggressively pursue it this time. The one of utmost importance and priority is given below:

• See that the titli reaches great heights or is on its way to glory. Using it as a platform, encourage citizens to “act now” for a green today and a greener tomorrow.

Until my next post, here’s wishing you a very Happy New Year. May the coming year be filled with Greenery, Smiles and loads of Sunshine 😀