Beats of My Heart

All of us waiting to welcome the New Year. At the stroke of 12 past midnight one more year dawn up on us as 2009. Although in our home, we celebrate the traditional new year based on moon cycles, we are not averse to celebrate January 1st of every year. My mom makes some sweets, and the day starts with visiting nearest temple, seeking the almighty God to bestow his grace for the ensuing new year.

Every one has their own way in celebrating the new year depending on their culture.
I have read, long ago, a news article, that people in Denmark celebrate the new year with a special sweet rice pudding. They will place a Diamond studded gold ring in the rice pudding. Those who get the serving with the ring, assured of good luck for the rest of the year.

To me the year 2008 is a mixed bag. We have a bumper crop, but my father got his thigh bone fractured. A marriage in the home, and a funeral too.
Personally, i hope the year 2009 will do some good, to me, and all of us. As I have been awaiting the results of my  professional accountant exams, I expect positive results. I wish to achieve my targets in work.

I wish the turmoil in Middle East end soon, and both Israelis and Palestinians live in peace. I wish hunger and strife torn African countries, will get a solution this year. I wish quagmire in Sri Lanka too, end soon and peace prevails there.

With a lot of positive thoughts, Let’s WELCOME the NEW YEAR 2009..