Happy New Year!!

As we drove back, it was a moment I have lived a million times. Yet the feeling has not waned. The setting sun spread a warm glow all over an open sky. The horizon looked mysterious and inviting and held the promise of exciting prospects.

When you are on the theshold of a new beginning, there is a feeling of freedom, of letting go of the past, of being in control. And it is the beginning of another brand new year.

It was the end of the first day of the new year. Yes folks, I took your advice and honoured tradition. We went for a picnic.

Of course, nothing was the same like it was 20 years ago. The roles were reversed. We were the adults occasionally shouting "dont go there!" and explaining "a hammock is called that because I say so!" We had none of the grace or knowledge our parents had. We packed chips, chocolates, cakes, diet pepsi, red bull, and designer goggles. We checked into a nature resort and ate food cooked by professional chefs. A far cry from the huge cauldrons hanging over crackling fires. But we did manage to have a good time. A day I hope I'll be able to recall 20 years later and blog about. That, ladies and gentleman, is an subtle indication of how long I should be sticking around in blogspere!

On another note, I realise I haven't been very regular here. The intentions are so clear but the actions just don't seem to follow suit. There were much interesting and nice things that happened and there was much to write about. But I'll let bygones be bygones and look at the year ahead. All of you have a fantastic new year!