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A customary goodbye post.<\/p>\n

Time to look back. I looked back and smiled.<\/p>\n

I traveled a lot in 2013 – Bali<\/a>, London<\/a>, Brisbane<\/a>, Dubai, coastal Australia<\/a> and Bangkok. I soaked it all in. I am itching to get back to London and explore the city more. The city that brought books to life. I inevitably dream about Thailand and in my dreams I live there. I showed off the deserts of Dubai to kuttyma and watched her face reflect the joy. It was a great year.<\/p>\n

I traveled to places I call home – Chennai, Madurai and Houston. I shared joys and tears with family and friends. My daughter built relationships. I watched in awe.<\/p>\n

I packed up and moved to the most beautiful place I have ever lived in. Within minutes I am at the Great Barrier Reef<\/a>. Life is different Down Under. It is an experience.<\/p>\n

I experienced strong feelings <\/a>for the city-country I called home for 2 years. Bitter-sweet.<\/p>\n

I understood people better. I realized somethings are really not worth fretting over. I learned to accept the best in every situation.<\/p>\n

I caught up with friends I have not met in a decade or more. I cannot thank modern technology for keeping us connected.<\/p>\n

I realized how much I missed dancing and the high it gives me. I watched in pride as kuttyma danced on stage <\/a>and moved on to being an independent girl.<\/p>\n

I am strong. I proved it to myself and to the world.<\/p>\n

I renewed my vows with the blog and got it glamorized<\/a>. I hoped the words will heal.<\/p>\n

I got off Facebook<\/a> and found peace.<\/p>\n

I heard things that gave me mixed feelings of fear and jubilation. Kuttyma stars in those.<\/p>\n

I made friends and relationships that would last a lifetime. I finally made my peace with relationships that are not meant to be.<\/p>\n

I plunged into reading challenges<\/a> and discovered worlds I never knew existed.<\/p>\n

I tried the working from home route and sorted through my priorities. I think I understand myself better. I just need it all.<\/p>\n

I fought demons within me. I took steps to equip myself for the battle. I am still fighting. I hope I have it in me to fight till I see the light at the end. It is a part of me – a part of my dreams. Hopefully 2014 will make it real.<\/p>\n

Thank you 2013 and welcome 2014<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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