Just going to recap the year in short.
It was sad by the way he lived his last couple of months. He lived in pain, but always smiled till the end. I regret a not to have talked to him before he breath his last.
You are always going to be in my heart Dad, I miss you.
2. Health awareness
Started off the year with the desire to peddle cycle again. Bought a cycle, went for rides, but had never thought it would be part of my commute to office. It was a tough decision to cycle to office, but then it has lasted for over a year. I have enjoyed cycling till date and its going to continue. I have peddled atleast 600 kms in 2014, isn't that good ? Got to do much better in 2015.
Rockrider was the first one. Then I upgraded to Riverside 3.
3. Embracing diabetes
Finally I have it in my blood. Got the tests done several times and its evident that I carry along. But haven't consulted doctor for medication yet. Hoping to do soon.
4. Renovation of Gadag home
This was a long pending one. Didn't get it done as per my expectations, but atleast the painting and a little bit of unfinished job was done. Mom again took over the tasks and executed it all by herself.
5. Chinni completed 6 years
Ohh, looking at her growth seems like the days are moving so fast. She completed 6 years. Barbie is her favorite and she got loads of Barbie gifts this birthday. She was excited and happy too.
6. Chess Academy flopped
Chess has been my passion and I want to take it forward. Academy is one thought that came to my mind, if I want to be it in touch. Framed a group, gathered a lot of ideas, spent a lot of time finding a place of it and lost the interest. Even if the academy didn't come up, I started coaching and its still continuing. Hopefully and if possible, I will have the setup.
8. Trips to Chikmagalur and Bijapur
So we did 2 trips. One being to Chikmagalur with Navneet, Jyoti, Sushma and Srinath, which was awesome. It was a 2 night trip. Enjoyed a lot. Kids enjoyed too.
Bijapur was another. Recollected old memories. Climbed up Gol Gumbaz again, Chinni was most excited to climb and as usual she enjoyed the trip. Also we visited Koodal Sangam on the way. Our car performed the best after getting a new set of tyres. The decision to retain the car and having new tyres was a good one. And its been with us for 7 long years. Its time to retain :)
9. Alcohol
The year marked the begining of alcohol intake. Its been only vodka throughout the year.
So that was the year 2014. The year ended with a party at Jyoti's place. This was the 4th new year party we celebrated together.
