2010 is finally here. For me the new year crept in rather quietly this time. Usually I start getting quite thrilled towards the end of December with a child like anticipation of a chance to start things fresh in the coming year. This year was different. It felt like the end of a voyage when you finally come ashore. On retrospection, 2009 was a year of whirlwind happenings. It started in the midst of thick recession and stormy down turn. Overnight customers thinned and I was compelled to change focus and direction. The business was no longer a business but became more of a life boat. The team here were like a group of defiant sailors unwilling to give up. By the mid year we had started coming to terms and began accepting the new market .We did have a few irreplaceable and precious casualties in staff members. The end of the year brought fresh and new openings . A short trip to Mumbai to see Mum refreshed things up for me. India has taken giant steps towards a homogeneous global world but the powerful undercurrents of culture, values and customs still run strong. Back in the UK , I was excited to start work with Quex Museum on function and wedding caterings. Some close friends and advisors warned me that the nature of the work in the new project might be monotonous and unappealing. I think I can weave a dream around the venue. It is mysterious and secretive, sort of hiding in the Kentish country. Looking back , I think it has been a really long and winding year...
