Hey you lovely people.
It’s been a long long time since I have penned down something. And choosing today, the 31st of December, the eve of New Year is a mere coincidence. So, this is definitely not another ‘New year, New Me’ post. Not another ‘Good bye 2015’ post and definitely not another ‘My resolutions to 2016’ post.
Maybe I could say a Wrap up, or breaking the writer’s block
2015 had its fair share of ups and downs, of betrayals and abandonment, i.e., hangover of the year 2014. But I learnt many life lessons the hard way.
With a pretty bad start to the new year, I simply tried to keep one step at a time, slow but trying to be steady. Many a times I decided to quit writing. But guess blogging was one of the few things that kept me sane.
With a dear friend Vishal’s constant nagging and push, I decided to pen down a love story for Valentine’s. However cliched that was, it was well received by many.
I attended my first ever bloggers meet this year – the BNLF hosted by Indiblogger. I thought I would be sitting in one corner of the room, unnoticed by any. But I was taken back when I had some great bloggers walking up to me asking if I was the Tomato Girl! Oh yes, they did! I was shocked to be asked about my food blog, about the Mardaani post, the Wedding series which I wrote as part of the AtoZ Challenge and just being asked whether I am Shalini.
Being a part of the Book Club gave me brilliant opportunities to review some amazing books. I should say that this was the highlight of the year when it comes to blogging. And having got the lucky chance to review the coffee table book ‘Capturing Wildlife Moments in India‘ helped me bag the Top 15 Hobbies Post in 2015 by Baggout.
With my husband living miles away because of work, life was is chaotic. Unable to prioritize, things were topsy-turvy. Not that it has resolved now. But what’s life without a little mess, don’t you think? Having completed four years in the IT sector, my promotion is due any day from now. I am still not ready to throw away everything and sit at home doing nothing. May be some time later. But, definitely not now.
There will be many changes this year with respect to my dear blogs. esp. my Food Blog- Something’s Cooking. And being regular tops the list. #justsaying
These are not in any way resolutions because I just cannot keep up with it. And as the saying goes, resolutions are somehow meant to be broken. I hence, have a Not-to-Do List which I am intending to follow dedicate.
Last year I was bold enough to say, Bring it on 2015!!! I chose ‘Embrace’ as Word of the Year. And I could do justice to it. This year I am picking the word-
Focus on life
on work
on love
on friendship
on writing
on cooking
on learning something new
on smiling
and spreading joy!
Last but not the least, thanks to all you lovely readers and friends who made sure that I wrote something or the other this year. I won’t disappoint you.
So, do you have a word for the year? I assure you, that it would be help you take charge of your life in some beautiful way! What are you waiting for? Join us with your word!
What are your tales of 2015? Share them.
“I’m sharing my #TalesOf2015 with BlogAdda.”
May your 2016 be filled with posts 🙂 I won’t walk up to you and ask, “Aren’t you the Tomato Girl?” because when we meet, it better be a planned one. 😀 I’ll focus on your focused regularity of tomato-ing.
I don’t have a word for 2016 yet. but let’s see. I might tag along with you and choose to focus. 🙂
Thanks, Vinay! And this was quick 🙂
May your 2016 be filled with posts 🙂 I won’t walk up to you and ask, “Aren’t you the Tomato Girl?” because when we meet, it better be a planned one. 😀 I’ll focus on your focused regularity of tomato-ing.
I don’t have a word for 2016 yet. but let’s see. I might tag along with you and choose to focus. 🙂
Thanks, Vinay! And this was quick 🙂
Word for the year… Why didn’t I think of this before? Definitely gonna take up this idea!
Happy New year Shalini! Have an amazingly ‘focused’ year 🙂
Thank you. Looking forward to find out about your woty 🙂
‘Vehement’ it is 🙂
That’s a great choice!! 🙂
Word for the year… Why didn’t I think of this before? Definitely gonna take up this idea!
Happy New year Shalini! Have an amazingly ‘focused’ year 🙂
Thank you. Looking forward to find out about your woty 🙂
‘Vehement’ it is 🙂
That’s a great choice!! 🙂
Happy New Year Dear <3 It was good to read your words and thoughts. thou I was so irregular here and in my blog, enjoyed everything I read here. May 2016 be just beautiful for you as you're. 🙂
Thanks, Sheethal! Happy new year to you too <3
Happy New Year Dear <3 It was good to read your words and thoughts. thou I was so irregular here and in my blog, enjoyed everything I read here. May 2016 be just beautiful for you as you're. 🙂
Thanks, Sheethal! Happy new year to you too <3
Great choice for the word of the year, Shalini. I haven’t chosen one yet. Wishing you a fantastic and focused 2016. 🙂
Thanks very much Vinitha. Have a happy new year! I hope you choose a woty! 🙂
Great choice for the word of the year, Shalini. I haven’t chosen one yet. Wishing you a fantastic and focused 2016. 🙂
Thanks very much Vinitha. Have a happy new year! I hope you choose a woty! 🙂
Happy New Year, Shalzz. This year shall be better and let’s see things in a fresh way:)
Thanks very much, Vishal. Yes, lets hope this year brings us happiness! 🙂
It’s a nice word for 2016! Hope you have a focussed year ahead! By the way, are you and Aditi the same person? Or just two peas in a pod? Both of you had Embrace last year and Focus this year! 😀
Happy New Year Shalini! Hope 2016 is wonderful! xx
I saw that, Sanch! Just after I posted I saw her post. Needless to say I was shocked!! 🙂
Happy new year to you too. Stay blessed!
It’s a nice word for 2016! Hope you have a focussed year ahead! By the way, are you and Aditi the same person? Or just two peas in a pod? Both of you had Embrace last year and Focus this year! 😀
Happy New Year Shalini! Hope 2016 is wonderful! xx
I saw that, Sanch! Just after I posted I saw her post. Needless to say I was shocked!! 🙂
Happy new year to you too. Stay blessed!
Love your word for the year. I’ve chosen the same 🙂 Happy for the good things that you experienced this year, Shalu. I wish you a wonderful 2016.
Love your word for the year. I’ve chosen the same 🙂 Happy for the good things that you experienced this year, Shalu. I wish you a wonderful 2016.
I found you via Alphabet Salad, and from this post I’m intrigued. Maybe I shall take a minute to tiptoe through your archives? Either way, I will be back again. Good luck this year and may it be all that you hope and dream of.
I found you via Alphabet Salad, and from this post I’m intrigued. Maybe I shall take a minute to tiptoe through your archives? Either way, I will be back again. Good luck this year and may it be all that you hope and dream of.
I chose “determination”. Have a happy new year!
I chose “determination”. Have a happy new year!
Great word for the year! Hope you have a delightful and focus-filled 2016!
Great word for 2016!
Wishing you the best for the year ahead 🙂
Great word for 2016!
Wishing you the best for the year ahead 🙂
I just read about ‘Word of the Year’ on Vinitha’s blog. Interesting concept. Love your word of the year – just perfect. 🙂
Wishing you lots of love and light in 2016. )
I just read about ‘Word of the Year’ on Vinitha’s blog. Interesting concept. Love your word of the year – just perfect. 🙂
Wishing you lots of love and light in 2016. )
I loved your Wedding series and will look forward to your new series this year. Focus is a good word to keep things on track. This year I chose Creative. Wishing you an awesome 2016
I loved your Wedding series and will look forward to your new series this year. Focus is a good word to keep things on track. This year I chose Creative. Wishing you an awesome 2016
Happy to see you back here, I definitely missed your writing, though I see myself going the same way these days. And I told you are famous, you owe me treat for making you attend BNLF, don’t you 😉
Happy to see you back here, I definitely missed your writing, though I see myself going the same way these days. And I told you are famous, you owe me treat for making you attend BNLF, don’t you 😉