Welcome 2010 and Good-Bye 2009

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I just saw this movie - Three Idiots and all i have to say is - "What a way to begin this new year!!!". Aamir stands out again as an amazing actor and is extremely superb in this movie. For those of you who have read - "Five Point Someone" by Chetan Bhagat would find lot of similarities between the book and the movie. I am yet to check on the internet to validate my claim.:-)

As of now, my mouth is shut as far as new year resolutions are concerned. I just hope that this year is also as successful as the previous one.

 Immediate plans for the new year includes watching two movies - "Paa" and "Avatar". I guess i am pretty late in watching the former.

 Wishing friends is next on the list. I consider these celebration times - new year,christmas,festivals as great excuses to catch up with long lost friends, professors et all.

 Nothing more..Just wanted to scribble something on the blog on the last day of this year and also because i had not written anything in this month due to my exams.

 To all the readers - Wish you a happy and successful new year ahead!!! :-):-):-)

Vartmankal

(TT 00:10)

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