2016 had been a wonderful year in numerous
ways.
The
birth of our prince was the best thing that ever happened.
On a personal note, the year was an impartial
merger of ups and downs. Glad that I have endured the worst of times, turned it
into positive vibes and fared
well.
Of all, winning a prestigious
scholarship was the most accomplished feeling. Like they say, it was a dream
come true.
One of the cherished days goes back to
the time when I was invited for a send-off lunch at His Excellency Kenji
Hiramatsu’s residence. The event, first of its kind, was brainchild of Japanese
embassy, New Delhi, India. The news came like a bombshell. I was the lone
Bhutanese among other MEXT fellows from various parts of India.
Never in my life, have I chanced so
closer upon such a pluripotent figure and make conversation akin to a long lost
companions. HE had every good stories to narrate about Bhutan and shared his
beautiful affairs with the tiny kingdom.
We had delectable Japanese cuisines and bantered
a lot. In addition, I have also had good chance to rub shoulders with some
famed Japanese businessman and well-read Indian officials.
The program ended with a photo session.
Getting to pose right next to His Excellency was once in a life time deal done.
As I took my sabbatical leave last year,
so did my first batch of students graduate out of high school. Today many of
them are freshman in various universities.
We swap words whenever time permits. And
it is a sheer delight to know they are getting along well as a conscientious
and competent persons. It is my great expectation that, three or four years
from now, we would all complete our studies and do ourselves proud.
I have also successfully passed my entrance
exam conducted last November. Now my candidature is secured. Come April, I will
be enrolled as master student.
While I can’t wait to start the first semester,
I am well aware that the task ahead is daunting. But I am all geared up to
embrace it from day one until the tail end. In fact, as a research student I
have been put into tests several times. It was challenging but certainly not impossible.
Another one that makes 2016 a singular
year is the fact that, in my quest for learning I have bumped into so many
beautiful people. Some days visiting it would be real trip down memory lane.
However, I candidly admit that I failed terribly
to keep pace with writing and reading. Few posts on blog and a book to my list,
what a disaster it was.
So far, for all the good things that
came my way, I thank the omnipotent almighty above for being my eternal guide
and answering every call. Special mention goes to my parents, siblings and
beautiful other half for everything. And not to go oblivious of all those who
resolutely believed in me.
As the promising New Year makes the
onward march of time, I commit nothing extraordinary than to just learn,
unlearn, relearn and travel a bit.
May 2017 bring us all the happiness.