Today I was in a pretty good mood throughout the day..Got lot of things done..My boss agreed to credit my salary for this month and final settlements before March 15th..He has been very prompt towards these things in the recent times..I highly appreciate it…

I haven’t received the tax returns for the year 2004 yet, so pushing the matters on that front too..

Today was my client Director’s last working day in Belgium. He has been promoted as IM-Head for Australia & Newzealand region and he is heading to Sydney on wednesday, along with his family for 2 years.We had a official farewell party..Many big shots turned for wishing him success..I was very happy for him…Gifts and speeches were exchanged..As usual lot of non-vegetarian snacks served, had to say No..embarassing I thought of taking beer to go by the crowd, but then saw quite a few of them taking orange juice..so went for it…People were conversing in small groups in Flemish..Every now and then, they engaged in english conversations with me..They are very friendly people..It would have been great, if only I had learnt dutch..I miss the native fun involved in their conversations..Blame it on my offshore trips and uncertain working terms here..Couldn’t commit myself to regular dutch classes.. (Was never sure that I would stay for such a long time here, what with contracts extended every year)…Looking back now, the uncertainity is baseless…but during those times, it was uncertain..Strange…that’s life…The evening changed my whole mood..no body is to blame..only my mind…

I have been staying alone for little more than 3 months..The euphoria of ISB has kept me away from the claws of loneliness..But now, the loneliness is lifting it’s head up..missing home very much ..When I get back to India, I am going to make sure that my folks get my complete attention..After all, I am going to miss them for another year…It’s been years since I stayed with my family…For past 8 years been away either in hostel/mansion/rentalhouse/abroad..I can understand their inner feelings of missing their son..hmm…may be If I am a parent, I will know the real pain..That’s one of the main reasons why I am returning to India…(No, not to become a parent !, but to be closer with family)

Apart from ISB and Family, there are some more things I am eagerly looking forward to..Food, Cricket, Indian movies, the Indian atmosphere..For next one year, food is not going to be a problem..big relief

I think I should refine my thoughts before I blog..Or should I not?? Well, I don’t care ..For some more time, this blog is my Companion, my pet, my wilson (”Basket ball” in film Cast Away)…