Swing Bowling

First off, let me congratulate Indian cricket's latest poster boy and fan favorite: Irfan Pathan. Taking a hat-trick in the first over of a test was worth it just for the fact that the normal sceptical indian fan is more attuned to seeing india make horrible starts rather than dish them out. That the pitch seems to get more conducive in the middle of the match and that pakistan makes hay while the sun shines is a totally different issue.
The bowler has shown the ability and the perseverence in the entire series. Not only has he stuck at his style of bowling, but then returned to bolster the lower order with sensible hitting and that certain "promise" that keeps sports fans the world over on the edges of their seats.
All that remains to be seen in this series that has swung from pillar to post is if india has the temperment to pull off a 4th innings miracle and wrest the series.
May the best team Win!!

Swinging from tree to tree

... and then the limb snaps.
Just the one you were holding onto...

And then while you lie on the ground looking up,
It decided to fall right atop of you too...

doesnt life always like to kick you when you are down? or does it just feel that way?
Well, all for all, through the ups and downs, through the highs and lows, it is an awesome experience....one heck of a roller coaster ride (it feels like i am plagiarising here although i swear I am not)

To make it short, i have no mind to do the doctoral research I signed up for , atleast not right now, and am suffering from a major dose of "PROCRASTINATION" in my post-quals period.
Is this what serious research and all that "advancement of the knowledge base of mankind" is all about or do most people settl by just "Swinging it" ????

Jet, Set, gotta go