Eternal Temptations

In the year gone by

I turned 24 on Thursday. It's certainly a milestone, but nothing as I'd anticipated it to be. For starters, I'd thought that I would win a Pulitzer or at least a Man Booker Prize for an outstanding novel by the time I am 25. I seem nowhere near that.
But, in more ways than one, this birthday has been one of the best in my life so far. I feet proud of my many achievements -- a new job, happiness, a bunch of precious friends and a new purpose. And since 've been missing from the blog for the last couple of months, I am using this entry as a make-do-for-all-previously-missed-posts.
On the career front, I have shifted to TOI and am immensely enjoying my work. In fact, there's so much more to learn here, everyday. Work's unending, but so is the learning. The avg age of the team is 24, in fact, half the team is younger than me. And boss wants me to take up a stronger, more evidently leadership based role. Though am still far that, but am trying.
On the personal front, all my best friends, from different phases of my life, have become friends. I could not believe that all of us as a group were capable of having a conversation for more than an hour. But I was surprised. On my birthday, we spent over six hours chatting on things both serious and trivial. Also, since everyone's love life is going fantastic, I guess all of us had a blast playing our version of 'truth and truth'. :)
On the gossip front, VB thinks that there is someone stalking me on my blog. We both mean to refer to the Mr Anonymous who keeps leaving comments overloaded with praise. Mr A, you have wished me both last year and this year through my blog. Considering you know the essentials details, why don't you also reveal your identity. If you want to say anything, at least say it with your name.
Life's pretty rocking otherwise. Now that the negativity of the previous office is behind me, there is an added punch to work. Days have become hectic and I generally reach home exhausted at midnight. But at least there is no dread when I wake up in the morning to go to work. In fact, this new opportunity has rekindled my desires for my own media enterprise. Let's see how things shape up in the coming months. Both astrologers say that this birthday has marked a shift in my life and I will shape my own future through the work that I do in the coming years. Isn't that true for life generally too?
But I do mean to kick some serious ass and find a position for myself. Anyway, lots is happening and I will be more regular for a while. post tom. To focus on new members of the Stairs Club.

tata
Sassy