Where is the party tonight ?

Congratulations! We survived 2012! Not that I ever believed in Mayan prophecy but it was good fun watching the ruckus around it world over! J  

New Year party was the epicenter of most of conversations since last few days. Honestly,  I am not in mood for celebrating the New Year eve. Past two years have been extremely difficult for me personally as I lost both my parents. The struggle to cope with their loss has been my toughest challenge in life. The perfect tribute for them would be to accept this reality, move on with the value system they imbibed in me and have great faith in goodness and celebrate each day just like my father did!

I will be heading to a friend's place since staying home alone is strictly not allowed by family and friends. I prefer small gatherings to the usual loud parties and big crowds as it allows people to strike conversations. The amazing part of such delightful sharing is opening up whole new worlds and the realization of interesting intellectual, emotional compatibility with even perfect strangers sometimes! 

I am generally in for celebration any time but the way people go bonkers about the New year parties is amusing. Why all the fuss about it? How does it matter really? The other day a friend of mine was shocked to know I was not willing to blow my fortune over a dress or special hair style for the New year eve. "Its New Year party Simi, common" she quipped. Big deal! Are such celebrations about really enjoying and welcoming the New year with people who matter or making a "statement"?

Celebration, for me means being with people I love and care for, sharing silly laughter and conversations that instantly turn into absolute madness, spoiling loved ones with my elaborately prepared signature dishes, enjoying the greatest reward of wonderful tributes of love nurtured through years, the silent understanding of words unsaid and being thankful for the precious blessings God has so generously bestowed upon me. I don't need any particular day to associate with celebration as each new day brings in so much to be thankful for. 

So, here is wishing all my wonderful readers a very happy, healthy and peaceful 2013 ! Rock the party!