Nearing the end

I am nearing the end of my NS liability. After 1 year, 9months and 24 days, i am finally finally finally going to be able to be addressed as Mr Chua.

As a recruit, i had a brilliant time. As a OCS Trainee, i went through things i never thought possible. Then at Tekong, i took up responsibilities which i would have shirked away before i entered army. As a person, i have grown and as a worker, i have improved.

At the island, i was exposed to alot of facets which are similar to that of the corporate world. Arrow-shooting. arrow-siaming, credit claiming and many more. The worst is getting your effort and achievement undermined. Despite all the lows, i can safely say i learnt quite a fair share.

As i leave the island with my pink IC, it is with pride that i have achieved what i set out doing. Which is to make full use of my 1yr and 10mths. i can assure myself that i couldnt have done any more than what i have done.

i hate NS for putting my civilian life to such an abrupt halt for so long. but then again, i am thankful because it has shaped and moulded me into a much better person. Bye army.. bye conscription.. bye bye good pay.. hi freedom! hi frugal lifestyle!