Sunday, 28 November 2010

There I was, watching some videos on youtube about army life. Then it suddenly hit on me, am I ready for the NS life yet? The answer is definitely yes, mentally. but nowhere near, physically. Well, I guess being in uniform group in the past really helped to put my mind straight.

Which brings me back to life in SJAB back in Marist times. We had this really torturous annual training camp held during the March holidays, and oh man, the thought of it is just plain HORRIBLE. So, during this "March Camp" (that's what we call it), we will get tekan every single minute until we are all dried vampires. (pretty much like salted fish eh) There are these horrendous bag checks, where they freaking ordered us to pour everything out and put everything back in like 30 seconds; and repeat that for a zillion times. (so much for neat packing, Mum) Yes coincidentally, I saw a US-Marine video where this 'awesome' bag check process was taped down, and oh my, sure does bring back memories.

So, many years ago, I started to prepare myself mentally for NS, thinking that everyday of it will just be like this monstrous March Camp. Thus, more or less, I am prepared for hell already. The only thing that is keeping me back is the poor weakened condition of my body now. Weak stamina and rocky arms, just how good is life? Well, i'm making it better by hitting the tracks and gym already. Just hope it won't be another one of those past moments, where my frequent toning of body isn't that frequent afterall (gave up after three months at most, fml)

Oh yes, my healthy lifestyle plan is going pretty well. Plenty of water going through my system everyday and yes, I just had two pears for dinner after a lovely nightime jog. Proud of you man, Travis. So damn proud of you.

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