POP LO! Today I have officially become a Private. Private Lim, not a very high rank but nevertheless, I have completed my first phase in NS.
Today has been an eventful day. Come to think of it, this 3 months passed by really fast. I can't describe it in words but it is really amazing to meet a new bunch of friends. They are an interesting bunch, a mix of different characters. We had a lot of fun together I guess. The tears the sweat and the blisters... not forgetting that Leopard has once again been crowned the champion!
However, the most emotional part for me was the parade. It is not because of the marching, not because of the fact that I am not a Private after being through so much crap. It was my father. As I stood in the parade square looking out into the audience stand, I see a lone figure of my dad sitting there. His head was full of white hair and he looked a lot much older than he used to. My dad stood out from the thousands today because he is my dad. Throughout the parade, I keep my sight fixed on him. I feel like crying too. It was really emotional for me. My dad has worked so hard for the family. All the time spent with us and how he cuddled me when I was little. Toady, I am standing in the parade square, cabable of firing a rifle and going through so much vigorous activities. My dad and mum are the ones that brought me up till this stage. I am a man, or a boy becoming a man. It is time for me to do something for my parents. Being grown up, it is time I take over the responsibility of taking care of myself and in turn, taking care of my parents. They have given me so much, so much that I can never give back. Seldom do I feel like this but even as I type this entry, many emotions are welling inside me.
All these years just seem to pass by so fast. I am just so stunned by what has become of me today. Looking back at my primary school days, it all felt like yesterday. Toady, I even POPed with my primary school best friend. Indeed, life is short. There is so much to do and so little time. The time is NOW! If you have something that you want to do, or even someone to thank, this is the time! Life doesn't wait for you, nor your loved ones. Treasure them and live everyday with a loving heart.
Sigh... I am going back to tekong tomorrow, as a Private! Guard duty sounds exciting. I might get some paranormal encounter there and it will be real cool! Haha, will have fun with my sergeant and buddies. Right now, I just wanna enjoy my long awaited block leave...