Thank you.
Dec 25, 2011 | Dec 25, 2011 12:45 pm (free_radigal) | > comments
This is not really in any particular order. And these thank you's are for this year and the people who were with me through this particular year [I really hope I haven't missed anyone!]
God, for carrying me through the really tough times. For showing me how to get the answers in life. And for giving me what I need and not what I want.
My family, for always being there.
Gopalji I am so blessed that you came into my life at the end of last year. You have been such a great friend to me this year, a true friend. Thank you for showing me the light when all I could see was darkness. And for giving me enough knowledge to change my outlook on life. Thank you for being such a wonderful caring Guru.
Ravi and Paridhi - Ravi for introducing me to the mission, if it wasnt for you I wouldnt know all these amazing people I know now [& if it wasnt for Thuy perhaps I wouldn't have met you :P]. And for being the only one of my friends who came over in December. Thank you for being such a noble person, throughout uni you were really one of the people I looked upto, and still do. Paridhi, thank you for taking the time to chat with me on msn earlier in the year. And for being such a fun and caring person. I always feel sorta at ease with you around :)
Every and every person I have met through Chyk! Before meeting you all, I would never have imagined such a wonderful, caring, and loving group of people could exist. There are too many names to name but you guys have become my second family and I am blessed to have you in my life! ♥♥ A special thank you to my Chyk class - you guys know who you are. You keep things interesting and are full of support during class. And thank you to all of the Sevaks at the mission including JC & Balavihar. You guys probably dont know it but you are my inspiration as people and as teachers, and I strive to be more like you.
Shelley, Sharmaine, and Aneurin! Shelley, you keep things interesting. Sharmaine, I love baking and just generally hanging out with you! I dont know why we didn't do this before! Aneurin, for always being there for me. Thank you all for being the constants throughout my year [and my life really - Sharms & Shells], for never letting me down, and for being the best friends a girl can have.
Thuy, you are the most horrible friend ever because I never see you! But I ♥ you! I hope we see more of each other next year.
Sharmika, for the morning texts and inspiration! You dont forget things like that, and I hope I see more of you next year.
Maryanne, for your random texts and love of chocolate! :) ♥
Kelly, for making those casual 3 hour shifts at work so much fun this year and for being such an inspiration! Likewise with so many people at wools! Most of whom I haven't seen this year, but I was very close with last year!
Ajay, Vas, Sunay and Amala - for the best roadtrip ever! And Vas and Ajay for being awesome friends! ♥
Kieran, because you were a big part of my year and you really helped to sort out a lot of things. There is more to thankful for than not and I am thankful that you came into my life.
Kiran I haven't forgotten to you. I've really enjoyed getting to know you this year, sorry I'm so bad at catch-ups! Thanking you for making an effort with me! :)
Sujee for officially being my oldest friend [in terms of how long I have known you, I have known you the longest]. My mum said to me recently that "Sujee is your friend". I think she meant something about destiny - that we would be friends in the long run. I hope she is right.
Rumina, Jamala and Natasha- for being my girlfriends. And for our random and awesome catchups! I wouldnt be seeing so many awesome new places and restaurants if it wasn't for you guys! And Rumina and Tash, thanks for being great friends through uni.
Pauline! For getting me into the gym!!
Elyse, Sandhya, Rajshri, Savi, Nikhil - for awesome random catchups! I really think I have the most fun when I'm out with you guys!
Meera - for random pancake meetups and Maccas! You have been a really great long term friend of mine and I hope to see more of you next year!
Nitya - for bringing us together before you left!
Kritika- for being my awesome train buddy during out Deloitte days, and for the job this year!
Lisa & Tobias For coming to my graduation this year and for being great friends of mine during uni. I wish you all the happiness in the world!
Alex For baking for me :) I hope to see more of you next year! :)
Steven S for being so great to talk with earlier this year, it really seemed like we were kinda in the same boat, and it is always love to talk to you! Hopefully I'll see more of you next year!
Andrew P for sharing that video with me. How did you know it was just what I needed to see? Thank you for making an effort with me and I really want to see you next year!
Ram and Keethan who will get thank you's in person.
To my loved ones who have passed away this past year, thank you for being a part of my life. Sometimes I feel that each of you took a part of me when you left, but at the same time I think you each left me with memories and inspiration. I have learnt so much from you all, I hope I can live my life as dharmically, selflessly and courageously as many of you did. I wont forget you, and I am truely blessed that you came into my life ♥
To Life, for being the greatest teacher of all.
♥
God, for carrying me through the really tough times. For showing me how to get the answers in life. And for giving me what I need and not what I want.
My family, for always being there.
Gopalji I am so blessed that you came into my life at the end of last year. You have been such a great friend to me this year, a true friend. Thank you for showing me the light when all I could see was darkness. And for giving me enough knowledge to change my outlook on life. Thank you for being such a wonderful caring Guru.
Ravi and Paridhi - Ravi for introducing me to the mission, if it wasnt for you I wouldnt know all these amazing people I know now [& if it wasnt for Thuy perhaps I wouldn't have met you :P]. And for being the only one of my friends who came over in December. Thank you for being such a noble person, throughout uni you were really one of the people I looked upto, and still do. Paridhi, thank you for taking the time to chat with me on msn earlier in the year. And for being such a fun and caring person. I always feel sorta at ease with you around :)
Every and every person I have met through Chyk! Before meeting you all, I would never have imagined such a wonderful, caring, and loving group of people could exist. There are too many names to name but you guys have become my second family and I am blessed to have you in my life! ♥♥ A special thank you to my Chyk class - you guys know who you are. You keep things interesting and are full of support during class. And thank you to all of the Sevaks at the mission including JC & Balavihar. You guys probably dont know it but you are my inspiration as people and as teachers, and I strive to be more like you.
Shelley, Sharmaine, and Aneurin! Shelley, you keep things interesting. Sharmaine, I love baking and just generally hanging out with you! I dont know why we didn't do this before! Aneurin, for always being there for me. Thank you all for being the constants throughout my year [and my life really - Sharms & Shells], for never letting me down, and for being the best friends a girl can have.
Thuy, you are the most horrible friend ever because I never see you! But I ♥ you! I hope we see more of each other next year.
Sharmika, for the morning texts and inspiration! You dont forget things like that, and I hope I see more of you next year.
Maryanne, for your random texts and love of chocolate! :) ♥
Kelly, for making those casual 3 hour shifts at work so much fun this year and for being such an inspiration! Likewise with so many people at wools! Most of whom I haven't seen this year, but I was very close with last year!
Ajay, Vas, Sunay and Amala - for the best roadtrip ever! And Vas and Ajay for being awesome friends! ♥
Kieran, because you were a big part of my year and you really helped to sort out a lot of things. There is more to thankful for than not and I am thankful that you came into my life.
Kiran I haven't forgotten to you. I've really enjoyed getting to know you this year, sorry I'm so bad at catch-ups! Thanking you for making an effort with me! :)
Sujee for officially being my oldest friend [in terms of how long I have known you, I have known you the longest]. My mum said to me recently that "Sujee is your friend". I think she meant something about destiny - that we would be friends in the long run. I hope she is right.
Rumina, Jamala and Natasha- for being my girlfriends. And for our random and awesome catchups! I wouldnt be seeing so many awesome new places and restaurants if it wasn't for you guys! And Rumina and Tash, thanks for being great friends through uni.
Pauline! For getting me into the gym!!
Elyse, Sandhya, Rajshri, Savi, Nikhil - for awesome random catchups! I really think I have the most fun when I'm out with you guys!
Meera - for random pancake meetups and Maccas! You have been a really great long term friend of mine and I hope to see more of you next year!
Nitya - for bringing us together before you left!
Kritika- for being my awesome train buddy during out Deloitte days, and for the job this year!
Lisa & Tobias For coming to my graduation this year and for being great friends of mine during uni. I wish you all the happiness in the world!
Alex For baking for me :) I hope to see more of you next year! :)
Steven S for being so great to talk with earlier this year, it really seemed like we were kinda in the same boat, and it is always love to talk to you! Hopefully I'll see more of you next year!
Andrew P for sharing that video with me. How did you know it was just what I needed to see? Thank you for making an effort with me and I really want to see you next year!
Ram and Keethan who will get thank you's in person.
To my loved ones who have passed away this past year, thank you for being a part of my life. Sometimes I feel that each of you took a part of me when you left, but at the same time I think you each left me with memories and inspiration. I have learnt so much from you all, I hope I can live my life as dharmically, selflessly and courageously as many of you did. I wont forget you, and I am truely blessed that you came into my life ♥
To Life, for being the greatest teacher of all.
♥
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Q&A
Dec 21, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 09:15 pm (free_radigal) | > comments
1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?
- I taught groups of children at balavihar and hindu scripture.
- I graduated from university.
- I went to India!
- I helped out at charity days that weren't based at uni.
- I joined the gym! & did Zumba!
- Joined Chinmaya Mission [Dec 2010]
- I did yoga and meditation!
2. Did you keep your new years' resolution(s), and will you make more for next year?
- I can never remember exactly what resolutions I made at the beginning of the year. But because of the events around that time I imagine it would have been something along the lines of; being more positive, being stronger, being less judgemental, and to not take life and people for granted. I think I faired quite well with a lot of these, but definitely room for improvement! And I think I will make new ones :)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
- Not anyone really close I dont think..
4. Did anyone close to you die?
- Yes.
5. What countries did you visit?
- South Africa in January 2010 & India in February 2011.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
- More consistency in my relationships [in terms of being able to spend more time with people and get to know them better and know where I stand with them] and closer relationships in some of them.
7. What date(s) from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why.
- 26th December 2010, 30th January, 17th March, 23rd February, 28th February, Easter Monday, 15th December.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
- Graduating from uni, although the achievements really happened last year. I think changing my perspective on life was a really big achievement for me, it was important that it happened for reasons I cant really explain here.
9. What was your biggest failure?
- Urghh.. do I have to answer this?
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
- kinda yeah but I'm all good now :D
11. What was the best thing you bought?
- A couple of really great books, a new mobile phone, probably other things I cant remember..
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
- Mine?
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
- Apart from mine, there weren't that many people this year which is actually good news. There were a lot of people last year - friends, family, coworkers, customers [!]. But this year outside of my family [ :P ] there was only like one or two people who really got close enough to bug me that much and it all worked out for the best anyway :)
14. Where did most of your money go?
- Bills.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
I got excited about India when I was actually there. And Chyk stuff! Like the Canberra road trip, and my babies performing at Krishna Janmashtami.
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Hiding my heart - Adele
The sun will rise - Kelly Clarkson
Enchanted - Taylor Swift
Who says? - Selena Gomez
Inescapable - Jessica Mauboy
Best thing I never had - Beyonce
Somebody that I used to know - Gotye
Back to December - Taylor Swift
& basically anything by Taylor swift, Adele or Kelly Clarkson.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. Happier or Sadder? Wiser.
ii. Thinner or Fatter than last year? Fitter.
iii. Richer or Poorer? I think I got richer and then poorer. lol.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
- Travelling, volunteering.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
- There was a couple of months during the year that I could have used my time slightly better but at the same time I needed that time to myself. I think most of the things I did this year had a lot of purpose to it so there isn't toooo much I would have changed, except for maybe the way I thought about things earlier in the year..
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
- It looks like its going to be a really quiet and uneventful one this year.
22. Did you fall in love in 2011?
- I fell in love with my Balavihar babies and the children from Hindu scripture :D
24. What was your favorite TV program?
- Offspring, Pretty Little Liars, Friends
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
- Hate is such a strong word... :P
26. What was the best book you read?
- The Monk who sold his ferrari - Robin S Sharma
- The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
- Eat Pray Love - Elizabeth Gilbert
- He did it: Swami Chinmayananda
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
- Chyk Swaranjali :P
- Bollywood - I was never in to it before! :P
28. What did you want and get?
- A holiday, a grad job, a temp job, inner peace, contentment, answers to my questions :)
29. What did you want and not get?
- A trip to India for Global Chyk Camp, a trip to Melbourne for National Chyk camp -.-
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
- Eat Pray Love
- The Spice Shop.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
- I turned 21 and I spent it at the Taj Mahal with my mum, my aunty and my cousin :)
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I really wish I had had a 21st birthday party. Also I would have liked things over last summer to have played out differently. I would have liked to have known myself a lot better in 2010. I would have liked to have had closer relationships. I would have liked to have had more direction in my life. But most of this has been sorted out now :)
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
- Colourful and pretty :)
34. What kept you sane?
- Gopalji and Chyk classes :P
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
- Mila Kunis? Lol
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
- Asylum seekers, I think.
37. Who/What did you miss?
- I missed like everyone last summer. After uni finished I missed everyone! And then I missed family and extended family. But later this year there was only one person that I missed, but they probably weren't worth the time spent missing them anyway :P
38. Who was the best new person you met?
- Gopalji! [Even though technically I did meet him in high school!] [Dec 2010]
- Everyone in Chyk! They have all shaped my life and I'm really blessed to have them in my life! :)
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009?
There are so so many! I'll need an individual note just for this!
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I cant think of any one- there's too many, lol. Refer to the song list above.
41. The highlights of this year.
- Chyk
- Chyk roadtrip to Canberra!
- Balavihar & hindu scripture!
- India!
- Random get-togethers with friends :)
- Charity days like Make-a-Wish day and Daffodil day!
- Garba! I have a new love for garba that I never would have though.
- Gym!
- I taught groups of children at balavihar and hindu scripture.
- I graduated from university.
- I went to India!
- I helped out at charity days that weren't based at uni.
- I joined the gym! & did Zumba!
- Joined Chinmaya Mission [Dec 2010]
- I did yoga and meditation!
2. Did you keep your new years' resolution(s), and will you make more for next year?
- I can never remember exactly what resolutions I made at the beginning of the year. But because of the events around that time I imagine it would have been something along the lines of; being more positive, being stronger, being less judgemental, and to not take life and people for granted. I think I faired quite well with a lot of these, but definitely room for improvement! And I think I will make new ones :)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
- Not anyone really close I dont think..
4. Did anyone close to you die?
- Yes.
5. What countries did you visit?
- South Africa in January 2010 & India in February 2011.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
- More consistency in my relationships [in terms of being able to spend more time with people and get to know them better and know where I stand with them] and closer relationships in some of them.
7. What date(s) from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why.
- 26th December 2010, 30th January, 17th March, 23rd February, 28th February, Easter Monday, 15th December.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
- Graduating from uni, although the achievements really happened last year. I think changing my perspective on life was a really big achievement for me, it was important that it happened for reasons I cant really explain here.
9. What was your biggest failure?
- Urghh.. do I have to answer this?
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
- kinda yeah but I'm all good now :D
11. What was the best thing you bought?
- A couple of really great books, a new mobile phone, probably other things I cant remember..
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
- Mine?
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
- Apart from mine, there weren't that many people this year which is actually good news. There were a lot of people last year - friends, family, coworkers, customers [!]. But this year outside of my family [ :P ] there was only like one or two people who really got close enough to bug me that much and it all worked out for the best anyway :)
14. Where did most of your money go?
- Bills.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
I got excited about India when I was actually there. And Chyk stuff! Like the Canberra road trip, and my babies performing at Krishna Janmashtami.
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Hiding my heart - Adele
The sun will rise - Kelly Clarkson
Enchanted - Taylor Swift
Who says? - Selena Gomez
Inescapable - Jessica Mauboy
Best thing I never had - Beyonce
Somebody that I used to know - Gotye
Back to December - Taylor Swift
& basically anything by Taylor swift, Adele or Kelly Clarkson.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. Happier or Sadder? Wiser.
ii. Thinner or Fatter than last year? Fitter.
iii. Richer or Poorer? I think I got richer and then poorer. lol.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
- Travelling, volunteering.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
- There was a couple of months during the year that I could have used my time slightly better but at the same time I needed that time to myself. I think most of the things I did this year had a lot of purpose to it so there isn't toooo much I would have changed, except for maybe the way I thought about things earlier in the year..
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
- It looks like its going to be a really quiet and uneventful one this year.
22. Did you fall in love in 2011?
- I fell in love with my Balavihar babies and the children from Hindu scripture :D
24. What was your favorite TV program?
- Offspring, Pretty Little Liars, Friends
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
- Hate is such a strong word... :P
26. What was the best book you read?
- The Monk who sold his ferrari - Robin S Sharma
- The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
- Eat Pray Love - Elizabeth Gilbert
- He did it: Swami Chinmayananda
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
- Chyk Swaranjali :P
- Bollywood - I was never in to it before! :P
28. What did you want and get?
- A holiday, a grad job, a temp job, inner peace, contentment, answers to my questions :)
29. What did you want and not get?
- A trip to India for Global Chyk Camp, a trip to Melbourne for National Chyk camp -.-
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
- Eat Pray Love
- The Spice Shop.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
- I turned 21 and I spent it at the Taj Mahal with my mum, my aunty and my cousin :)
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I really wish I had had a 21st birthday party. Also I would have liked things over last summer to have played out differently. I would have liked to have known myself a lot better in 2010. I would have liked to have had closer relationships. I would have liked to have had more direction in my life. But most of this has been sorted out now :)
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
- Colourful and pretty :)
34. What kept you sane?
- Gopalji and Chyk classes :P
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
- Mila Kunis? Lol
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
- Asylum seekers, I think.
37. Who/What did you miss?
- I missed like everyone last summer. After uni finished I missed everyone! And then I missed family and extended family. But later this year there was only one person that I missed, but they probably weren't worth the time spent missing them anyway :P
38. Who was the best new person you met?
- Gopalji! [Even though technically I did meet him in high school!] [Dec 2010]
- Everyone in Chyk! They have all shaped my life and I'm really blessed to have them in my life! :)
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009?
There are so so many! I'll need an individual note just for this!
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I cant think of any one- there's too many, lol. Refer to the song list above.
41. The highlights of this year.
- Chyk
- Chyk roadtrip to Canberra!
- Balavihar & hindu scripture!
- India!
- Random get-togethers with friends :)
- Charity days like Make-a-Wish day and Daffodil day!
- Garba! I have a new love for garba that I never would have though.
- Gym!
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