And then there is 5 weeks already. It seems like a blink of an eye that more than a month had passed since I've been a soldier. And beyond all the trainings and the times spend in the bunk talking cock with my bunkmates, there are so many things that were learnt and yet to be learned by me. There were too many things I've wanted to tell out about my life as a recruit down there but maybe there's not much time (with book-in timing being too early and all..).I kind of agree that NS turns out to be more of a learning journey rather that a physical torment like what others may had perceived. I have been through a whole regiment of discipline, training and survival to realise that there are some things that I may still need to learn. Contrary to popular beliefs, A-levels students ≠ Genius. And more often than not, people like me may not be the best in adapting to new environments nor getting along very well with anybody. This also includes the familiar arrogance that may have come from studying so high, until closing the room for improvements and realisations. But fret not, as NS has its way of making people change their ways (well at least for that whole 2 years you're in there). Sometimes, all it takes is for you to let your egoistic guard down and eat some humble pie to improve yourself. It's not easy doing so but if done, it can really change yourself (note to myself too). It was proven time and time again to me - from getting ready and being early for lessons, footdrill com. , talking to bunkmates and even during lights out. You may not feel it, but sometimes your attitude, which you may have perceived to be good, is not good to others viewpoints instead.
On the other hand, eating what others fed you too much may not be too good afterall. Some of their influence may not be good, sometimes even wrong religiously. Hence, you should have your standpoint of your own to know what's right and what's wrong. Change should be for the better and never for the worst. At the end of the day, one should be always open to good changes and advises from others but never follow everything that others do. Especially for NS, it's all about going with the flow but knowing what to do.
So now we're down to 7 more weeks left, with 4 weeks to fit-squad coming in and BRT phase kicking in. Hopefully I'll pass my IPPT too soon as right now it's just stagnant. Anyway there'll be more things to come and hopefully I'll have more time to share it in my blog. Till next time - 7 more weeks to POP oh!!! <3