2009 !!

2009 - The year of the worst global recession ever. However, the year proved to be one of the most eventful years of my life - literally, a life-changing year for me. As I sit today and reflect back on it, following are the major highlights of this year in my life:

1. First meet: The year started with our first meet. The date was purely arranged by our parents. Reluctantly, I went with my parents to see him. My first glance on him and I thought, "Ohh no, he looks better than me, I will never marry him." Months later, I put a varmala around his neck and took seven marital steps (pheras) with him :-)

2. Engagements: Both me and my brother got engaged in March.

3. Moved back to India: Something that was on my mind ever since I stepped foot in US, finally materialised. I was finally able to move back to India after a stay of almost 4 years in a foreign land.

4. Bhaiyya's marriage: My elder brother got married and Sneha bhabhi was welcomed into the family.

5. I got married! : The major highlight of the year for me was obviously my marriage. It changed my life completely just as it does for any other girl.

6. Chhutku arrives: My sister-in-law gave birth to a beautiful baby boy "Saatvik".

All in all, it was the year that connected a lot of new people with my life. There was one more event which I have purposely skipped here. Fingers tremble as I muster up courage to write this...will always miss you Appuji.....