For Mom

You held my hand when I took those first unsteady steps. You let go when I demanded freedom. You worried when I got late coming home from work. You tried not to let me see it. You consoled me through the heartbreaks of teenage life, and didn't say a word when I vented on you. You read all my nonsensical writing and pronounced it brilliant. If I start to list down all the things you've ever taught me, I'll run out of space to write. For your unconditional love and support, for your gentle and unwavering presence behind me as I moved forward in life, I can't thank you enough. All I am today is because you were there for me. Love you so much. Happy Mothers' Day Ma!!

Changes

Restructuring at work finally was announced formally today. Most of us had an idea what was going to happen of course, the grapevine being strong as ever!! So in a nutshell a lot of new responsibilities for me, big challenges ahead, and what seems to be a number of former friends suddenly turned against me....Of course I'm a little nervous, it's a lot to take on in so short a time span, but you know what....Knowing that XYZ are predicting my fall and failure is just the kind of push I needed to strengthen me, make me resolve to do well and prove them wrong.

So even though what I now have is not exactly what I had wanted or asked for, I will play the hand I have been dealt, for better or for worse. And to hell with you non-believers!!