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Looking back...

I opened my blog page today...after a gap of over 3 years! Reading through the posts, I reminisced about the various incidents or occasions that prompted me to write what I did. All one of them had some memory attached to it. 


As I write this post, I am thinking...what is prompting me to write this one? Is it because I have seen so much change in the last couple of years that maybe worth sharing? Is it because I feel the competitive urge to move up in the Orble blog rankings by continuing to post? Is it just because I am bored and lonely, since I am away from friends and family in a new city? Or Is it because I just want to rant? Well, whatever it may be...I think I should continue!

 Over the last 3 years since I last posted, my world has indeed changed a lot. I have...moved 2 jobs; 2 more nephews and 2 more nieces who call me 'uncle'; visited interesting places across the world; changed houses 4 times; danced at some unique and fun weddings of friends and family; and have even gotten married myself! So, I guess it may be worthwhile posting about some of these experiences here?

 I am currently in a new job, in an emerging city in north India (Gurgaon). This is indeed a unique experience, as most Indians will agree, that the diversity and landscape of India is directly proportionate to the kilometers you travel. I am more than 1100 KMs from home.

 Let's see what experiences this change brings up!
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