Year End - 2023

Hello again Sam here, after a long time.

This is a short simple blog with some learnings. I hope you enjoy reading!

The festival of Ganeshotsav ended on a brighter side, I invited for the first time all of my friend's circle. It might be a small thing for most, but I feel there's a vast difference between friends who visit your house, chit-chat and have a meal in contrast to other friends.

October felt a bit Deja vu as again I wasn't up to the mark this time in my academics but at start of October I had given interview as I was looking for a job change. The result of my academics and interview came at the same day. So it felt a bit odd to go about, whether I should be happy or sad? Any which ways I accepted both the facts and put up my resignation the same week and even enrolled to library for studies.

Yes, it's easy to say I resigned and moved to a new job but what holdbacks are the experiences from my first job which were the act of meeting new people cum colleagues later turned friends, working with senior manager, clients, meeting deadlines etc etc and much more which couldn't be expressed in words.

(Your every first thing or first time experience is going to teach you something, what's important is You are ready to accept, learn and move on )

Then comes the notice period, it was 30 days but due to Diwali holidays it was shorter. Diwali was the last gathering with ex-colleagues cum friends enjoyed that very much, honestly I was happy for new job but was anxious at same time just like that child who fears moving to new school.

Diwali started with my end of notice period, this time the festival of lights wasn't as bright as it used to be or may be the inner child me had more expectations, nvm.

My exams were due start of December and joining date of new office was post exams, had planned that way from earlier so I get some leap of time to practice well this time.

Now, December the last month of 2023 had been a lot challenging not due to exams (they went well this time) but cause of family issues. It (fights) wasn't new to me either and ig this is quite common for most of us but what stood out this time was I realizing what's wrong and what's not. (You change as a person when you truly understand a mother's selfless sacrifices including that silent battles she fought simply to provide a better living to her children). I took a stand this time and that boy turned man had finally understood his mother's sacrifices.

The other part of December was I joining new office meeting new people cum colleagues , starting fresh with new opportunities to grab and trying to grow gradually.

Also, I had given my farewell party in mid-December, although only less people could show up due to some late movement change in plans but nonetheless I enjoyed well with people who came and was happy with the gift I received being Nike Shoes a minuscule dream come true.

Lastly ,The year 2023 has been a journey of highs and lows. There have been challenging times that tested resilience, but also moments of hope, progress, and celebration.

Though the path has not always been smooth, have continued moving forward with determination and faith that better days are ahead. Each difficulty faced taught me profound lessons and brought new opportunities for growth.

This being the first day of 2024, I wish everyone a Happy New Year! May you get all the things you wished and worked for and grow in every aspect of life tackling all the battles with a smile :)

Bye,

Sam <3

01/01/2024