Looking Back "My 2014"

Yesss!! Finally it’s the end of 2014 and 2015 is just 2 days away to knock your door. I am sure all of you must have your own version and stories of your accomplishments and adventures to share. Here is my share of story or a short review of 2014. In the chilly winter, under the blanket, listening to a Nepali song I am trying to recall those 3 hundred and something days of my life that will soon be counted as the days of my “Last Year”.

If I am to summarize my 2014; sad but true, I’d rather say it loud- "Those were the worst days of my life" (In Summer of ’69 version). Mistakes made, sins and blunder committed, rejections faced, hopes faded, confidence lost, friends strayed, smiles faked, pessimism overwhelmed and so much of disappointment and discontent heightened in me. :(

But hey! A brand new year is ahead. Why should I lag behind with the bitter moments? Like every silver linings of clouds, I was also bestowed with traces of happiness, adventures and of course INITIATION of something new popping out off the cracked walls of my life. I had an adventurous year, new experiences, good time with friends and family, initiated something I always loved doing and most important of all, I learnt that- Life is a B***ch and you need to have your patience and enjoy to the fullest.

Of many "TO-DO" Lists from my Bucket List, I had 2 major accomplishments in 2014. January 19^th was the day I played in snow. Yeeeahhh!! For some of you, it may not be that great, but for me, it was a dream come true to play in snow. We don’t usually get chance to play in snow. But the unexpected bike trip to Daman with obviously crazy school friends was a moment to remember. And the vodka shot (my first time in full swing) after playing in snow, was like a cherry on the top for that trip. (Ahhh! I miss that day). And back to back, another all of a sudden trip to Nainitaal in a rainy snowy day was another greatest trip for me. Not only I reached India and played snow, but I also had trip to Far-western region of my country. The only regret I have is I could not enjoy the beauty of Nainitaal because of snow. If I were given a chance again, I’d love to go there.

A week from August 8 of 2014 are the days that I won’t forget the rest of my life. I always wanted to go to Mustang and it was in 2014 that my wish was granted. The trip through the life risking trails to this majestic land (in monsoon of course) will always be in my heart and memory. That was an awesomatic (I know there’s no such word but still bear with it) trip. My piece of advice would be: If you get a chance to go to this land, don’t miss it.

There are many other such tits and bits that made it a wonderful year. Be it on 11^th June at Buddha bar or my Chyang experience at Sha-Sha in Ghatasthapana (and dancing for a stranger on his birthday was fun) or Hukka experience in Jessie Penny, or our sister’s hike to Sundarijal and frequent Bhaktapur Durbar Square visit or trip to Chitwan for Geeta’s wedding or the experience after having wine at Sandidi’s and at Hotel Del’ Annapurna makes my days beautiful to cherish.

I tried so many things for the first time in 2014. From playing in snow to having booze to getting an introvert and unsocial to reading Nepali novels to writing blogs and other things as well (which I may not want to remember). Yes, I did so many things. Sitting ideal helped me to write, write about anything to everything. Well, I admit I haven’t written everything that plays in my mind and most of them are saved in my own storage device and some are limited in my diaries while some are locked in my mobile MEMO but at least I have something in my blogs too and you happen to be reading one of them. I regard it as my greatest initiation for 2014 and I hope to continue it in future as well.

Another BIG change that has happened in my life in 2014 is in ME itself. When I look at myself, I feel pity for myself. I’d never been such short tempered like I am now, I had never been such unsocial animal which I have turned out to be, I’d never been so irritated and agitated with everything and everyone around me before but the good thing is I have developed an ability to judge people. While, I trusted people before blindly, now I have learnt that everyone has an expectation from you (with majorly an ill purpose) and if they are very sweet and good to you, be aware of such people 'coz once they are done with it, you no longer exist for them. (I know it’s a bit unexciting to hear that but truth is always bitter).

I think I have mentioned every events of my life of 2014. Some may be intentionally missed out. There had been so many great achievements, accomplishments, tragedies, moments in our little planet too. Keep on thinking about them, while I have to turn the pages of my diary for that.

Now that 2015 is on its way, I have only one resolution of not repeating the same mistakes I'd committed in 2014. And like all of us, I have great hopes from the coming year. I hope for a bigger, brighter and better year ahead and wish you all the same. 

Looking back My 2014