2008, whatcha got for us?

The year started off strangely, and I use the word strange because of several opposing elements at play. Good here, bad there. On a larger scale, economists, politicians and leaders are “cautiously optimistic” about 2008, and why not? The recent assassination of Benazir Bhutto puts world leaders at major unease, tribal tensions in Kenya contribute to the US $100/barrel situation and the world continues its obsession with carbon footprints (are we really doing anything about it?). Oh, did I mention that omnipresent inflation?

But a new year represents a new slate, no? We resolve to eat less, smoke less, exercise more, feel more compassion; hey, weren’t those last year’s resolutions? Really, dont beat yourself up over lost causes.

At The Executive’s office, things took a happy turn. We welcome on board our new co-Managing Director, Mr Mohan Shandilya, who will be a great addition to the family. His business wisdom culled from years of entrepreneurship, and his international perspective derived from overseas business dealings, will give the magazine a sharper cutting edge. 2008 will be a year like no other for us. While promising plans are still baking in the oven, I have no doubt that we will reach new heights of creativity and profitability in the year of the Rat. I’ll update you with our plans very soon.

We finally moved in to our new office, or house as I usually call it (by Freudian slip, since I spend more time here than at home). Although it has a ‘haunted house’ aura about it, it is undeniably charming, flanked by rows of great eateries and bars (very important for whisky & wine nights) and lush greenery.
We’re now located at 101B Upper East Coast Road Singapore 455239.
At the moment, dust, debris and dirt are still sharing the space with us; the lavatory needs some work, but we’re happy campers, I’d say.

I am blithely (or blindly, some say) optimistic for 2008 that I refuse to see the bumps on the road ahead. Check back with me, say, in February.

Happy 2008!