merry go round

Do you remember the dizzying effect of riding a merry go round as a child? This is how I have been feeling of late. The merry go round moves fast, creates this euphoric type sensation and when it is over you get to deal with trying to stabilize on solid ground.

This most recent trip took me from India to the Rocky Mountains, onto the dreamland of Mickey and Mini, a few days in the motor city and then full circle back to India (all within 11 days). Needless to say it was dizzying with many people and magical moments energizing the ride. While in Colorado I had the privilege of connecting with my girlfriend Gina, family and Mother Nature. Gina and I went to Steamboat for a quick trip to ski and bask in the natural hot springs. After one missed flight (due to the fact my travel agency in India booked my reservation under my first name and the airline could not find the ticket?!?) I arrived in Orlando at a conference where the top 125 corporate universities in the world are ranked. 2007 was the 1st year our organization was ranked and we came in at #15. This was impressive; due to the fact we had never been ranked before and are the 1st ever Indian company to make the list. There were five of us in Orlando to receive the award and we all dressed for the black tie affair in Indian formal attire to reinforce the message that India had arrived! As for Detroit, well…it was Detroit.

Like a sour patch kid (which saturates your taste buds with sweet and sour simultaneously) I am chewing on the fact that consistency is not possible in this chapter of my life and still deciding if I like the way it tastes.

Regardless of my palate and its uncertainty; I continue to be humbled and grateful for the many gifts and opportunities I have been given.