This was a year of work, travel and loss. I gained so much professionally, and personally—lost loved ones along the way. Months on the road with early call times and late wrap times, piecing together quality time with Littlehands at every opportunity. Getting words on the page, getting food on the table, getting the vote out. So many planes and hotel rooms. All the while, still reeling from the loss of my beloved granny, my rock, my paati, whose strength I had to channel more than ever this year. I also lost a dear friend named Arthyr whom I rarely speak about publicly but he was like a surrogate father to me, someone I relied on for counsel on everything. There were other losses too that I still can’t speak about, so deep is the pain. I also won my first James Beard award and cried like a baby on stage. And the Critics Choice Awards too, for both shows!! I'm grateful for all of it, and the ways I've grown stronger from loss too—but most of all I’m grateful for all of the people who helped me navigate the stormy waters of 2022, who shared their stories, homes and meals with me. I’m grateful for how mature and understanding Krishna is about her mom being on the road. I’m also buoyed up by all of you who comment and follow me here. I read the comments and I’m fortified by your support and encouragement more than you know. On the road, late at night when I can’t sleep and far from home, it’s your comments I read lying in bed with the glow of my phone hovering over my face. It's a beautiful way to spend a year, any year. Thank you for going on this journey with me. #2022recap