There is something so magical about the new year... as if you've been given a fresh new page to write your history. And everything you do during the year will be about the choices that you made, both conscious and otherwise. It literally feels like turning over a new leaf!
This year, for once I have made a couple of resolutions. For starters, I have decided to take time out for myself for things that I like to do and ought to do! Also, I have resolved to work harder ( the most difficult one to keep, I'm a lazy ass). And surprisingly, now that I've joined the gym and have started going for music classes, even though 24 hours is still 24 hours, it seems like I'm packing a lot in one punch. I'm liking the fact that parts of my brain (and body) that I haven't used in years are now creaking to life! And even though it's only been a week, I feel a renewed sense of energy, maybe because I'm doing what I love. If only I found time to write as well...
As I settle in for an hour's music class everyday, I'm starting with the very basics, the ABCs of Carnatic music, which I'd learnt 15 years ago. And its so thrilling to exercise those vocal chords and hear yourself sounding a bit rusted and in need of tuning, but good nonetheless. What was once the bane of my existence back in school I'm willing to redo all over again as a woman... ironical, isn't it?
I see that I'm growing up one step at a time, and funnily it doesn't freak me out as much as it used to before. And at some level, New Years help you keep track of where you are and where you'd like to be. Especially this one.. 2012. In the sense, what if this were the last year for humanity? Then wouldn't you like to live this year like a rockstar? Doing things you've never done before... exploring places unseen... exotic tastes on the palette... and lots and lots of shopping! :)
