‘Tis the Season to be Jolly
After Diwali if there is one thing that I look forward to, it is the festive month of December. In all sense, December is like the Sunday of the year – chill, relaxing with a tinge of sadness at another year gone by with probably not having achieved everything we had set out to. The month is always special to me though. There is pleasant nip in the air (we Mumbaikars are satisfied with that!), there are plans of year end breaks/travels, friends/relatives from abroad visit you after a year or few. There are functions, get-togethers, streets lined up with festive Christmassy decorations & lights. The vibe in office is chill & relaxed – there is Christmas tree & Secret Santa. It is a pleasant time. Except this time it didn’t feel that way. Yes, there was a relaxed atmosphere, the Mumbai winter set in finally, plans were made but something didn’t quite feel right. Does this happen with you? You want to feel upbeat, happy, relaxed. But your mind starts playing games wit...