As we step into a new year, I can’t help but look back at 2024 with gratitude and a full heart. It has been a year of self-growth, knowledge, unforgettable experiences, and dreams turning into reality.
A Challenging Yet Hopeful Start
The year began with an unexpected challenge – I had a minor accident, where I was hit by a car during a heavy snowstorm. Thankfully, despite the extreme weather conditions, I was lucky it wasn’t serious. After a week of rest, I was able to get back to work. That snowstorm was both beautiful and brutal – a magical sight but definitely not fun when you have to clear all the snow alone 🤣😅
Today marks exatly 10 years since I started working as an audiologist.
The journey into the world of audiology began as a dream fulfilled – an offer letter from AUH even before the graduation. For a passionate audiologist fresh from SDU, AUH represented the epitome of opportunity and experience. The excitement of stepping into the dream job marked the start of a remarkable decade-long adventure.
Seizing Opportunities at AUH:
Joining AUH wasn’t just a career move; it was an immersion into a community of talented colleagues and mentors. The early days were a whirlwind of learning, soaking in experiences, and laying the groundwork for a fulfilling future.
Evolution through Teaching and Learning:
Transitioning into teaching medical and audiology-assistant students became a pivotal phase. Teaching not only became a passion but also a profound way of giving back and enriching personal growth, adding layers to the professional journey.
Navigating Challenges and Finding Alignment:
However, the path wasn’t without its hurdles. A brief stint in Odense brought challenges, mismatched expectations, and a realization of what truly aligned with my aspirations. Returning to AUH as a clinical manager felt like coming home – a fusion of skills and passions that perfectly complemented each other.
Reflecting on Growth and Future Aspirations:
Reflecting on a decade in audiology brings forth insights into the field’s evolution. Technological advancements have revolutionized patient care, offering exciting avenues for professionals. Yet, amidst these changes, the core remains unchanged – the ability to positively impact lives.
The journey wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support from family, friends, mentors, and colleagues. Gratitude fills the heart for their roles in shaping both the career and the person behind it.
Each passing day adds new layers to my growth. Even as I impart knowledge to others, I embrace the gift of continuous learning. It’s a blessing—a revelation that defied my earlier belief that I might grow bored, seeking new studies by 2023. Yet, here I stand, my love for audiology burning brighter than ever.
The allure of audiology has only deepened with time. Its realm offers boundless opportunities and an array of fascinating work. What’s more captivating than a profession where every day unveils the impact you have on others’ lives? That, to me, is the ultimate victory – witnessing the positive difference you make in people’s lives, day in and day out. It’s what fuels my enduring passion.
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been a pillar of support and belief in me – my family, friends, classmates, mentors, and colleagues. Each one of you holds a significant place in shaping my life and career, and for that, I will always be deeply thankful ♥️♥️♥️
Not sure if you know, but I’m quite a religious person. Saivism/Kaumaram is my religion, and very proud to call my self a vedic believer. I’ve been writing several posts about vedic, saivite, kaumara beliefs, which have reached many youngsters out there. My aim is to show how beautiful my religion is, because many hindus today don’t really know what their religion is all about. Going to the temple is something I love, finding inner peace and realize what really matters is something I get through prayers and meditation. I’m tha’ kind of person who avoid talking about others, and talk useless stuff – I mostly try to spend the time in “good ways” and develop myself 😉
Here’s a picture I took with my phone while taking pictures with my brand new Canon 750D 😉 This is how the moolasthana Ganesh was decorated on the first day:
So, the yearly thiruvizha is over. I’ve been there every day in this 12-days festival, so I had holiday to participate. My student and I even held a smaller concert, and I guess it was quite successful 🙂
Thiruvizha is like magic for me, I love the spiritual atmosphere in the temple, and how every gets social. I love to see everyone being happy and just focus on all the good stuff taking place. Let it be prayers, mantras, pooja, music; I love it all. I love meeting all the shivachaaryas and vidwans, and having conversations with them, and learn something new, and get their blessings. Participating in a thiruvizha from the beginning until the end is definitely a blessing. In addition, to share all the beautiful moment with other people is soooo good! 😉
My brother and I’ve taken several pictures, that we posted on the temple’s Facebook-page. I’ve posted some of my mobile pictures here too, have a look 😉
More from the first day, Kodi Aettram:
Mine and another family sponsor the 5th day. The day is called “Katpahatharu thiruvizha”, symbolizing the good as the generous one, giving everything that the worshiper wants. The god is therefore decorated with several fruits and vegetables, to symbolize this. In this occasion, my dad bought some kappal vaazhai (a special species of banana, imported from Sri Lanka), they tasted a bit different 😛 He bought some vegetable too, which my brother and I made garlands out of 😉 Look for the pictures from the 5th thiruvizha here.
Also I, as usual, got to perform on our thiruvizha – with my student 🙂
The Thaer thiruvizha was truly amazing! There were so many people from all over the country, and there were even people from abroad too.
Also this time, my family and another one gave prasadham/food to people – as long as we had – prepared from home. We luckily got some of the prasadham, which I gate after coming home again. Here sweet aval, puli saadham and milagu saadham (thanks to Subbi’s mom for the saadhams):
A picture from the Kodi Irakkam event, where some guys run with the Lord Sandeswarar aftr completing the Kodi Irakkam and veethi ulaa with Lord Ganesh. I know, many ask why we actually run with Lord Sandeswarar. The answer is: There’s not any specific reasons, none other than it’s funny and entertaining. I even asked this year’s mahotsava guru for second opinion, and he told me the same.
The temple has been making a Thanga ratham (golden chariot) for a long time, with the help from Indhiran uncle from England. The work was finally completed this time, and was ready for its velloddam on the 11th day (on the day Poongavanam was held). Velloddam is actually a maiden trip. The thanga ratham will be used for special occasions, such as Vinayaga Chathurthi.
So.. This was Thiruvizha 2015, already counting days to the next 😀
Past 2 days at work have been very relaxing. I had so much time to complete some papers for the audiology assistant-students and the coming students from the Uni. of Southern DK. In addition, I could make some other stuff ready for those starting tomorrow, and got clarified some doubts by my boss.
It’s been raining almost every day since May, and everyone’s waiting for the summer to come. I hope the weather will be appropriate coming Friday, as we have planned a summer party that day. I’m also a part of this planning team, and yesterday I went to Storcenter Nord for buying some gifts for the games, we’ll be playing at the party. This will actually be the first time I’m participating in a party with colleagues, and I’m looking forward to this one 🙂
I’ve been way too excited about being this kind of “lecturer”/teacher/whatever. I’ve always loved teaching, my life as a teacher actually started many years back – in 2008. Starting at one point as a music teacher in Carnatic music, I’m now here; a special educational lecturer in Audiology. My dream came true, I’m where I thought I would be in 3-4 years. Yes, life is a miracle, and how you use your knowledge, and how you combine it with your talent is an art for itself. Knowing your strength and weakness makes you strong, and changing your weakness into strength is what it’s all about. Now I’m here, I’m exactly where I wanted to be. But as we reach our goals, new aims will be emerging. Creating the path to success is all in your hand 😉
June, here I come 😀
May month has been full of unhealthy food (unfortunately 😛 ), so I’ve put of following aims to be achieved:
Training 3 times a week. I didn’t go that much to fitness last month, as I tried some other ways instead. But that was not enough, and I have to lose some weight 😛
Walking at least 3 or 4 times a week.
Eat more of healthy food, and avoid eating out.
Spending more time on myself. I know I’ve been so much busy with spending time with others, and work. June and July are definitely going to be some tough months, as I’ll be working long shifts. Nevertheless, this should not prevent me from spending more time on myself 😉
Studying Hinduism. I love studying about my religion, and I’ve been posting several articles and smaller posts about Hinduism, that’ll be useful for many. However, I feel like getting away from this, so I have to be back on track, and study something I don’t know, and I have to share whatever I know and learn about Hinduism. Being the daughter of those, who started these “religious activities” in Herning, I feel privileged and happy, that both my parents know so much on religion, language and culture, which I have to share 😉 Moreover, my mum teaches Hinduism and Tamil, and I’m happy that both my brother and I learn from her, and of course my dad too.
Finally yet importantly, I should avoid spending too much money on diverse stuff.
Let’s see, if all these are going to happen or not 😛
Last week was sooo amazing- had one week of holiday, and of course, this has to be celebrated with some fun with my lovely friend L, as she is in Aarhus too! Yes, so the days before my holidays, we decided to go visiting some cafés and enjoy our spare time with yummy food and lovely drinks (don’t worry, we’re both non-alcoholics 😛 )
We went to Bruun’s Galleri, enjoying some fresh drinks. First at Joe & the Juice the Thursday before, where L gotta try the “Power Shake” for the first time, and I gotta try their Joe’s AMG with apple, ginger and mint. OMG, I love this one, as I love minty drinks very much 😉
Next day, when we’re heading to our hometowns (she – Odense, me – Herning), we decided to try Haaber’s Café, and L got an ice cream smoothie and I got an elderflower drink, that was perfect for the very hot weather 😉
I was very excited to celebrate my birthday with my parents, as it was the Tamil new year too. My family usually helps the temple for the new year preps, and so did we this time. I enjoy stitching, so I got the opportunity to stitch the sarees for all the goddesses in the temple. My mum picked up a pink saree (what a coincidence, my dress had pink too!), so I started stitching 5 small pleeted sarees.
Then, the day before new year, my parents and I went to the temple, as we wanted to clean up the temple and to make some garlands. As some others were coming with 4-5 garlands too, I decided to make only one for the Panchamuga Vinayagar, and my mum made an aaram for the God too.
I was quite proud of the result – after ages making a full garland.
I feel so blessed to both have stitched sarees and making the garland 😀
This always makes me feel, that God’s very close to me, and I’ve got everyone’s blessings. Truly blessed <3
It has actually been a hectic day at work today. It started okay with a meeting with the Hearing Aid-team, but unfortunately it took a bit more time than expected, so all of us started our “real” work a bit too late. And yes, I am not that good in limiting myself when talking with the patients. I easily fall into convo with everyone, and I start talking about almost everything, because I find it cozy.
So.. I was running a little late, but fortunately I caught the time, and everything went okay thereafter. But still, I felt tired and hoped to come home and relax a little bit, before I had to go to the blood bank in Skejby. But I got some issues with a treatment, so I had to take a convo with a colleague, and then I got home late. I just had to eat very quickly and take the bus..
I love to do good stuff, and I always appreciate helping others, and I do as much as I can. I feel so god when doing it. So today’s good deed was to donate blood, I was actually looking forward to this, because my last donation was a year ago O_O
Yes – I don’t know what happened, but when I moved from Odense, I asked the blood bank over there to send all my details to the one in Skejby. But by a strange reason this never happened, and the one in Skejby never contacted me. So I called them one day and asked if anything was gone wrong – and yes, there was! They immediately got my details, and I got an appointment to donation in the beginning of September. But then I got sick with an virus infection, and the rule is that has to go at least a month before you can donate blood, so I had to wait for today.
Finally I got donated some blood, and I also got registered as a stem cell donor and an apheresis donor – I hope to get contacted by someone one day. Let’s see if that’s gonna happen 🙂 I just think we have to help each others, as long as we can do, and save people’s life 🙂 I didn’t have the courage to become a doctor, because I’m sooo much scared of blood, cutting people etc., so I became an audiologist instead. But my ability to help others doesn’t stop here – I want to do more, so I decided to donate blood, and I also registered myself as an organ donor; and I also recommend others to do the same, if they can! 😉
The blood donation went very well, and everything was okay, including my hb percentage. So I don’t need to take iron supplements, which I’m happy about, because I hate tablets 😛
