Test

cricket. I am a Test cricket kind of person, am I not?

Here's to the 2000th.

About patience, about class, about discipline, about rigour, about endurance, and about second chances.

Korea

Happily drowning in work in my hotel room, I look out the window for a brief moment, and I realise - I am in Korea.

Seoul Tower in a little bit.

3.0

That is what she has decided to call the milestone's passing.

More than anything, I'd like to thank God, Providence, the Laws of the Universe or what not, for bringing me to this point in great company, fine fettle, good health and bright spirits.

Life has been good and keeps getting better. So much has been experienced, and yet there is so much to look forward to. Built around a core of happiness, contentment and a peace of the mind.

Flight

As I wait for my flight to Incheon, I ask myself: How many times have I been on a plane?

'81-'96: less than 10 times
'97-'03: 5 times a year
'04-'05: 12 times a year
'06-'10: 20 times a year
And, just this year, if it all happens as I now know, 60 times.

That's a total of ~230 flights before the year is out. Half a lifetime back, I would have laughed at the suggestion.