Fantastic 2015

Finally...and finally I found some space to write this blog. After all, I need to pay a great tribute to Year 2015 - it was a solid year with lots of positives in life. 2015 started as a dull year though...I struggled to get my first project only after six gruelling weeks - but, it did teach me an important lesson - Never every give up. Stay focused on strengths and believe in yourself. Secondly, it also taught me the nuances of the consulting business. No matter how strong and skilled you are - it does not matter in consulting world. What works in consulting is your ability to network and communicate effectively within the organisation and outside the organisation. I did a couple of major projects across Europe and Middle East and travelled crazy hours - I took almost 40+ flights over a 10 month period, but the journey was worth the effort. The projects were successful and was recognised by both my line managers and clients. I look back to the years that I spent at Oracle - what a stunning 8 years at this firm. The learning that I had at Oracle helped me immensely manager some of the complex situations that organisations face - salute to my team and managers back at Oracle.

I couldn't host many parties for my friends last year as I was travelling most of the time. However, we had a great x'mas party at my place and my friends surprised me with a beautiful 6feet x'mas tree. I also had a super long vacation - first in the last 18 months. I took 25 days off in December and headed to my native. What a vacation - met all my relatives and had fun time with my cousins. Again, I had to travel a lot as my fiancée lives in another state. Nevertheless, it was worth a journey.

2015 also marked important events in my life. I met my fiancée and we got engaged on 7th October in Bangalore. I flew down to Bangalore just for two days. I had not met my fiancée before in person and it was quite an experience. I believe it is just trust that brought us together.

Overall, 2015 was an awesome year both professionally and personally. Thanks 2015 - you are welcome back anytime:)  

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