As we've reached the end of yet another calendar year, I thought that it would be worthwhile to look back at what had unfolded over the last 365 days that made it eventful. It had definitely traversed at a hectic pace that saw me gasping for breath, literally, at times. I'm going strictly on a very personal note....
Firstly, the momentous happenings that had taken place within the family. Midhun and Ritu were added to the PN Panicker family as partners, for life, for Ammu and Akhil, respectively. The Prime Minister's tryst with us on 17 Jun, at the auditorium of the St Theresa's College, was another feather to the Foundation's cap. His mention of the Foundation's tradition of receiving guests at functions, with a book, in his 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme of June showed as to how impressed he was with the custom begun by the great PN Panicker, years ago.
And then, there were the painful transitions. Vinod Kumar Vasudev, my classmate from school due to a massive cardiac arrest, Ramakrishnan's mom who was 104 years old, Resmi's husband, Suresh due to cancer of the gum, Sasi Pillai, our caretaker of old due to a massive heart attack and Ikka, our friendly neighbour due to complications of the lungs had passed into the mist of time. The void that they've caused in our lives has caused us immense pain but each one of them has left behind wonderful memories that shall be treasured for the years to come.
We had a vibrant get together of our classmates at Kochi. Though we'd have loved the quorum to be larger, it was an unforgettable three days at an elegant hotel, near the airport and a nostalgic journey down memory lane. The Muziris' trail, that was part of the itinerary, gave us plenty of time to interact with each other and in the process, understand an important aspect of Kerala's history.
And it was also the year that taught me many lessons. They were hard and painful which shook me out of my stupor of thinking too big about myself. By insisting on putting across my point of view, I'd trampled the sensitivities of many, making 'enemies-of-them-for-life' in the bargain. I realise that it's good that it has happened because such churning makes one mature and more responsive to others' feelings. I hope to be a better person....
Tailpiece.
Drove to my sister's place at Palakkad to ring in the new year. Was in time for lunch and a scrumptious one at that! Achu was off to Kochi with his friends to watch the ISL match between the Kerala Blasters and Bangalore FC, which the former lost 3-1. Disappointing, said the youngster, on return.
Mohanachandran's medical bulletin.
"No change since last sitrep". From K Vipinachandran.
Firstly, the momentous happenings that had taken place within the family. Midhun and Ritu were added to the PN Panicker family as partners, for life, for Ammu and Akhil, respectively. The Prime Minister's tryst with us on 17 Jun, at the auditorium of the St Theresa's College, was another feather to the Foundation's cap. His mention of the Foundation's tradition of receiving guests at functions, with a book, in his 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme of June showed as to how impressed he was with the custom begun by the great PN Panicker, years ago.
And then, there were the painful transitions. Vinod Kumar Vasudev, my classmate from school due to a massive cardiac arrest, Ramakrishnan's mom who was 104 years old, Resmi's husband, Suresh due to cancer of the gum, Sasi Pillai, our caretaker of old due to a massive heart attack and Ikka, our friendly neighbour due to complications of the lungs had passed into the mist of time. The void that they've caused in our lives has caused us immense pain but each one of them has left behind wonderful memories that shall be treasured for the years to come.
We had a vibrant get together of our classmates at Kochi. Though we'd have loved the quorum to be larger, it was an unforgettable three days at an elegant hotel, near the airport and a nostalgic journey down memory lane. The Muziris' trail, that was part of the itinerary, gave us plenty of time to interact with each other and in the process, understand an important aspect of Kerala's history.
And it was also the year that taught me many lessons. They were hard and painful which shook me out of my stupor of thinking too big about myself. By insisting on putting across my point of view, I'd trampled the sensitivities of many, making 'enemies-of-them-for-life' in the bargain. I realise that it's good that it has happened because such churning makes one mature and more responsive to others' feelings. I hope to be a better person....
Tailpiece.
Drove to my sister's place at Palakkad to ring in the new year. Was in time for lunch and a scrumptious one at that! Achu was off to Kochi with his friends to watch the ISL match between the Kerala Blasters and Bangalore FC, which the former lost 3-1. Disappointing, said the youngster, on return.
Mohanachandran's medical bulletin.
"No change since last sitrep". From K Vipinachandran.
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