Its been 17 days into 2012. I daresay I haven't had the time of my life so far, for many reasons. Life for me is going to grind to a halt this year, for I shall be doing nothing other than serving my beloved nation.
I think all along I've been looking at my NS life as half glass empty - I think it's time to look at it in a completely opposite manner. Although I've been complaining, moaning, whining about NS, I've begun to realise it is indeed teaching me invaluable lessons - lessons that I will hold on to throughout my entire life. Its indeed true that NS builds your character.
All along I've always been mixing with people with the same if not somewhat similar background with me - middle class, primary to tertiary education, same kind of interests and whatnot. All these changed in NS - most of my bmt bunkmates were of a lower education standard - ite, o levels, even psle. The men under me now are also of the same standard. Initally I had my doubts when mixing with them - 'who the fuck are they, omg their tattoos, how to speak to them,sian my life how to survive'.
However I've come to realise that these people, although not so highly educated and always being stereotyped as bengs, are one of the most genuine groups of people I know. Their characters ( not including a few bad apples) are, to say the least sublime. Even though they may put on a scary demeanour, once you get to know them, they are one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. I think one thing NS has taught me well is for me to break out of my comfort zone and improving my man-management and social skills. Most importantly, it will be giving me an experience with people that I don't normally mix with, and I hope this experience will be an awesome one for the year to come.
