The first week of camp has been physically and mentally exhaustive. Rushing up and down staircases, changing quickly into different sets of clothes, and even early morning exercises has totally changed my perspective of army life.
The first week alone has changed my entire outlook on life itself, and inspired me to really treasure what I have in Singapore. Whatever I used to enjoy, I have lost. Despite it being a momentarily loss, I must say that it still strikes me deep within the wellsprings of my heart. However, I aspire to look forward instead of behind.
As I enter the second week of Tekong life, I know things are going to get tougher. It was anyway, my fault for not taking advice from my peers about passing my NAPFA before enlistment. Being in the PTP batch, I know we will be pushed to breakthrough our physical limits. In the process, our mental limits will also be stretched. Getting used to lights out, and time limits to every single thing I do places a tremendous amount of pressure on me, and I really hope to get accustomed to it soon.
I have always believed in correcting in love and not fear, but in the army, things are evidently different for now. I still believe in doing my best to not just stay out of trouble, but also make myself a better person. The first week of camp has been an eye-opener, a sneak preview to the much bigger iceberg that lies ahead.
2 Comments
September 20, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Lol it really isn’t so bad. Don’t be drama la. You sound like you’re writing for pioneer: “The first week alone has changed my entire outlook on life”.
hehehhehehe
September 21, 2009 at 10:02 am
*gulp*
*heads for the australian embassy at lightspeed*