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Monday, 31 December 2018

knock knock... are you still there..?



It’s time for the resolutions again!

So here is my list:
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No wait mind is drifting to “will I really be able to keep up to these… aren’t they so much the same as they were last year, and the year before…”

Well drifting mind, let me warn you, they are not! They are not the same as for 2018, 2017, 2016! And why? Well let me tell you I have been very busy to even make any resolutions all those 3 years.. but in a good way, you see, as a working-mother to a 3 year old, life really doesn’t give you enough time to do a lot of things.. including writing your blog!

So that explains why I was completely out of action and not able to share my thoughts on this platform..

I have heard many people say (majority of them women) that a mother really has no time except for her child.. and remember people, I am a working mom, now I don’t mean to take a lot of credit for myself here, but I really understand the situation that all us mother’s go through..

Right from the time of the 3 trimesters to the birth, the growing up … it’s a long list really, but eventually it works out.. and you have yourself looking at your child/children and really admiring how you brought them up.. so here’s me saying a big kudos and hugs to all you moms..

Yet let us not bask in that glory ourselves, for it is to be shared with our support systems. I mean had it not been for them, in my case at least, I would not have been standing in front of that mirror today and admiring myself and you all.
So a big thank you to my family, my husband, my work family and my support for really being there for me.

Now moving on to the year that was or shall I say the years that were.. really as I missed writing above all.. being a working-mom is a full time job, so frankly 2016, 2017 right now seem like a blur… I only remember that I was working hard to be a mother and a working professional.

2018, seems like I can remember you! My son turned 3 this year and trust me he is quiet a handful..
But otherwise, we travelled to visit family in the USA, which contrary to all our fears, my son handled very well.. he was a superb travel partner (slept like a log on all the long flights, and coloured the rest of the time!!). we enjoyed the country and the weather as well as the company!


His growing up, is directly proportional to the amount of time I can invest in myself – I can now read, dream, sleep, eat, exercise, paint my nails (oh, yeah!), meet up with people, communicate more with him and my husband (yes, we now have time to talk to each other about each other (20% of the time), other than my son! (80% of the time)), and really so much more…


On work front, travelled a lot and we launched a new brand in the consumer durables industry in India and continue our efforts to make a mark. The media launch was received well, and the stock seems to have resonated the same. The year has been about a few misses and (more) hits but the inherent strength of the company will keep on creating and delivering value to all the stakeholders…

This year though will stay with us for a lot more decisive reasons.. take the example of the world choosing to elect (in two of the most watched democracies) protectionist favoured politics as opposed to liberalism.. Trump and the Brexit are really taking away a lot more opportunities than creating them! The Middle East continues to be in a conundrum with Qatar talking of exclusion from the OPEC and the oil prices not really supporting the economies. To top it up , the allegations against the region’s biggest oil producing nation’s prince, only add fuel to fire! The economic crisis in Turkey, and the on-going instability in Syria echo the uncertainties in the region. The African continent too remains in a mode of vigil and watch. Internal conflicts have taken a toll on humanity and the exodus of immigrants reaching out to newer shores is a reflection of the same.





The rising powers in the East – including the mighty China and India seem to be battling their own problems for now. The Chinese economy has started showing signs of a slowdown and the imminent trade war between China and the US, continues to brew uncertainty in world economics. India on the other hand, was expected to make progress with a stable govt. at the centre, yet seems to have derailed a bit on the results for its State govt. elections. The progress that the Modi-govt. planned to work on, seems to have been slow at the moment, but hopefully should start bearing fruits sooner than later.. for only a stronger govt. at the centre will continue to help India remain relevant in the world politics.



So here’s my wish list for 2019:

For the greater good: More investments in science, technology, medicine, arts, space explorations, manufacturing, infrastructure, building nations, democracy, creating job opportunities, free movement of trade, goods, services and skilled labour, stability on currency, investment on growth politics and not vote politics
On a more personal level: Work harder, network more, invest time on self & family. Travel more garner more experiences, read a lot more and on varied subjects this time (so please do share your reading lists..) and lastly, write a lot more this year!

So here’s signing off 2018 on a good note and looking forward to an exciting 2019!
Happy New Year everyone, cheers!