I had always wanted to blog since I enlist into BMT on the 8th of Nov 2010 but for those who had been though national service will know that we face the issue of not enough time. I spent my weekends with my family, friends and of course Eileen so that I can maintain a balance between personal and military life. This is really the toughest part during the 9 weeks in BMT. Nonetheless, I am glad that I had made it through.
The day when we marched into the Marina Floating Platform was really one of the most defining moment till date. Though on the platform, I was unable to locate my loved ones but what I saw was excited and proud faces of people who came to witness our graduation. In deed, the tiredness from the route march we gone through of really worth it.
The one week of break of enjoying civillian life gave me the feeling that I had ORDed. I get to enjoy my 'freedom', doing anything that I wanted and of course people always say this: "Good time doesn't last long". Soon enough, I find myself back to mission of protecting my nation.
To be frank, I am really happy to be where I am today though across the bridge is the place where many will label as 'having pride'. I bet to defer. The fact that there are different titles is because each one of us play different role and that we are really dependent of one another. We are equally important. I believe I will enjoy the challenge of managing people from both under and above me as this skill set is essential and critical in the working society out there now. For those whom have yet to enter the service, my advice to you is do not see this as a task, see it as a learning process which will benefit you even when the 2 years come to an end.
Chinese new year is around corner and the feeling of celebration can be seen everywhere. I love this feeling, not because of the red packets which I will receive but the opportunity to being myself again for not long but 5 days. It is enough because this 5 days of 'rest' will and must last me for 4 weeks of challenging trainings.
Spent some time talking to my friends whom had yet to join the service and I see myself in them. The emotions and imagination of the uncertain definitely creates fear and stress. Like what my best buddy, Alan, who had shared so much with me in order for me to last till now, I did the same to them, sharing with them as much as I can and assuring them that everything will be fine. That is the best I can do and I believe they will pass this positive attitude on to their peers who will also soon enter the service.
National service made me realise and appreciate many things which I took for granted for the past 21 years. They are my family, girlfriend, friends, time, food and many others. My sergeant told me that I should not regret but to now do what I can and cherish what I have. I find this rather meaningful to me and of course, I am trying my best to do so.
To sum it up, it is really not that bad to be in here. Positive mindset and the willingness to take on challenges will definitely bring one far. Quote for the day? "Tough time don't last, Tough men do!"
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