The world did not end (just yet) and we get to wrap up another year. A year that left me sad – a year that made me realize what a sick world we live in. Newtown shooting and the Delhi rape have forever left a mark on me. I cannot believe how sick people can be. The worst part is probably trying to teach my 3 year old navigate this world. I do not know how I could do that. I am just not sure how things will shape up

Flashback 2012 – the highlights

the settling in Singapore phase . I went through cycles of extreme joy and sadness. And a quickie trip to Houston for some Green Card paperwork.

My first WFH from India experiment and it was a super duper hit. It made me realize I made the right decision to move

Trip to Madurai and kuttyma spent time with her cousins and experienced her first Chitira Thiruvizha

Kuttyma spent her first days away from me. She had a blast. I survived

3rd birthday and decision time

Family and Friends – we hosted quite a few friends and family and it was fun.

Deepavali in India – fun times

The year proved yet again that I am stronger than I think I am. It is a constant reminder – when there is no other option you learn to survive. I am sure early 2013 is going to drive this lesson deeper.

My biggest regret of 2012 is that I did not travel much. Beyond a trip to Houston and numerous trips to Chennai I stayed put in Singapore. I did not even take the ferry across to Indonesia or drive down to Malaysia. Hopefully 2013 changes that.

My biggest achievement of 2012 is single parenting. R has been traveling quite a bit and we managed alone. I admit it scared me but we survived. I am sure we will have many such moments in 2013. Life altering books have also been read this year. Love Good Reads and the recommendations from friends which helped me broaden my reading horizon.

Adios 2012 and bring on the adventure 2013.

May peace, love and joy fill your lives the coming year and forever!