Today is definitely a special day.

I have just had an email from one of my best mates, Ben. V., living and teaching over in Bali (he's the principal actually). His wife, Kumara, has just delivered their first child, a baby boy, and they have named him Alex Aditya Kumara Vizec. Firstly, a very large congratulations is sent out to all of them, and I wish I could be there…I haven’t seen Ben since 2000…he really is among my closest friends. Great news!

Secondly, in case you had forgotten, my name is Aditya! What does this mean…..well it means that right now I am totally humbled and excited that they would choose to use the same name as mine for their son’s middle name. Hands up all those people who have had children named after them…..yes, it doesn’t happen every day, and I’m quietly excited by the whole thing. Ben……you’re a legend, and hopefully it won’t be too long before we see each other again, and I can meet your wife and little boy. In case anyone was wondering, it is an Indian name meaning The Sun God. Good luck guys, and you’ve just made me one happy little camper!

¶ 11:10 PM