And the Best Solider for Jan goes to.... ME!

Haha~ Yeap, something to boast about =P I was awarded the best solider for the month of Jan. That means an additional Day Off for me. Hehe~

On a serious note, I do appreciate the nomination for this award, it does to a certain note recognise my contribution back in army and I do hope that I had made an impact to the people around me. When I return to NS Life, I had thought to myself that this is a time to learn to start from ground zero, to learn to humble myself and to stretch my limits - physically and mentally. I do hope that I had performed to my best and utmost. I am aware that physically I haven't been doing very well, falling sick time and again hence I had to stop training too excessively. This sure is something that I have to address in the days to come in order to be fitter.

Just a look back to 2001, the army sure has progressed much since back then. Training was much more regimental, just a slight mistake and you could have seen the whole company (meaning specialists and enlistees) running back and forth doing change parade - meaning you go up bunk change to number 4 within a certain timing, report back, not satisfactory, go up bunk again, change to Admin Kit which is T-shirt and shorts, report back, not satisfactory, maybe go back bunk, come down in full battle order. However, it's usually things like this that leaves a lasting impression on one and make one aware the spirit of camaraderie.

Nowadays, the army is still tough on training, but it doesn't deal these sort of unreasonable punishment on the enlistees. Also don't need lah, youngsters are more educated nowadays to know how to follow orders, not like back in those days when there are some who like to test the laws.

Well, 21 more days to go before my NS life comes to an end. Meanwhile, waiting for my offer letter. If no letter then have to reassess situation again :-/