2013: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

It's been a whirlwind 2013 for me and for Axess Legal Corp. The first quarter picked up pace in March 2013. In fact, there were days and nights that the entire team worked without a pause. Difficult to forget the night when clients unexpectedly turned up with an emergency situation and I missed attending my son's seventh birthday celebrations and returned home at about 1 AM. 

This is my seven year old - Jyotiraditya. (Secret: He wants to change his name to Sanand Junior as soon as possible!]

Coming back to 2013, the year has been mostly good, particularly after August. Of course, there is always a tossing in of a few surprises here and there. But it's been a positive journey so far for Rajeev & me as we worked towards expanding our areas of legal expertise and experience. Somewhat, pushing the envelope and testing new waters, you could say.

Though the courts are closed since last week, the office is busy and running with several client meetings and trips scheduled in advance. We have good support staff with a strong client focus - a HUGE advantage for any budding law firm. And the good news is that the pace of work is increasing as we head to the New Year - a good sign for lawyers like me who aren't bullishly into marketing a law firm over the Internet. 

What has 2013 been like for you? What are your New Year resolutions for 2014? Do drop by and share your thoughts. Who knows - you may inspire me to contemplate and commit to some serious New Year resolutions.

Festive Season, Amritsar's Dhaba Food

Diwali's just got over. Hope all of you had a festive start to November. It's the month of festivals, holidays and for me, lots of traveling. The year 2013 didn't bring me too many tours but startlingly towards the end, it looks like I will be traveling a lot more frequently all the way till May 2014. Exciting challenges ahead for the entire team at Axess Legal Corp, lots of work coming up for us and many meetings to attend.

Flip side is this: Will be frequently away from home and especially from my son, who finds it very difficult (and vice versa) when I am not around to play cricket and other rough games with him. He's at that age when he wants to act like a man and idolizes all that I do. It's tough every time to leave him behind but there's no greater satisfaction than seeing his eyes light up with absolute joy when he sees that I am back home. Till the next weekend, that is! 

Travel, for me, is more like a culture and food trail. Amritsar is perfect for this. Here's one delicious Amritsar dhaba thali that I quite enjoyed.

What's the festive season been like for you? Are you all set to ring in 2014? Tell me about it...or better still, lets trade New Year resolutions next!