The last day of the year or should I say the decade is almost coming to an end. This year has been significantly good for me. An year that has be full of ups and downs. A quick recap of things.
What went well…
- This year I got a chance to work on a project that helped me explore new horizons into design and implementation more than ever before. I worked on a critical module that gave me immense satisfaction. Undoubtedly that’s the best piece of code I have ever written in my life. Thanks to my team back @ MindTree who entrusted me with the responsibility. What an opportunity!!
- Contributed close to 8 articles on Java Lobby and have made sure I religiously follow all their articles. It has been an amazing source of information for me. Thanks to the folks @ Java lobby. You guys are amazing.
- Started a collaborative initiative to collate all the useful links related to java, along with a few like minded folks. Ever since we started this, it has really helped us in collating all the interesting stuff together. Hope this shall serve a good repository for future reference.
- Embarked my journey in MS CSE @ Manipal university. The decision was very much influenced by Sree. Vaibhav and I enrolled to this course and have managed to sail through it successfully till date. Other folks that gave us a good company are Karthik, Neeraj and Hemanth. Thanks folks for keeping me motivated to pursue this amidst all the chaos that reigned in 2010.
- Attended lots of interviews only to find each time something was not matching. Finally moved into a good firm. Happy with my decisions. No regrets at all on this front.
- Made 2 unconventional choices when buying my most coveted gadgets this year. I bought a Samsung R528 laptop and Kodak Z980 point n shoot camera. Both of them have been stunningly good so far. Just made me realize I must take more risks…
What got screwed up…
- Lots of interviews. One of them was a dream company. Nevertheless I will give it a shot sometime in the future.
- Lost my Micromax Music edition phone. It was my 3rd phone. God!! Why are all those odd numbered phones I buy, destined to get doomed. Did I tell you what happened with my 1st phone? Well, let’s just say.. It’s a longggg story.. Some other time.
- Lots of cracks and communication gaps in certain relationships. Apparently, I figured out that communication skill is not exactly what I think it is. Needs lots of improvement here. But I still love my buddies.
- The numbers of movies I saw this year was dramatically lower than the ones I saw, let’s say in 2009. Thanks to my MS classes on Sunday!!
All in all I still feel 2010 was an amazingly good year for me. It just shows me that things are going to get better and better. Hard work always pays off. And above all, God is there by my side all the time.
This pic summarizes how this year has been for me:
Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year. May the force be with you. God bless!!
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I can’t agree more with the third point of your second list
@Harish,
Yep… I am totally aware of this fact. But nothing intentional out there.. Just going with the flow.. Whatever happens, happens for the good.
Very well written!!! Been a while I followed up whats happening at ur end
@Aditi,
Thanks for dropping by.. I am about to complete my first year of MS @manipal university.. On the work front, works pretty good, though not so hectic.. Enjoying my time @ this time of the year.