Hello there, it's been awhile since I last posted anything on my blog. There were several reasons for this, i've been very busy since i've last posted, homework, school hours and all other silly stuffs, and the other reason for plain being lazy. Anyway, this is part 2 of my National Service experience.
After being selected as vice-company leader, i've endured a lot of hardship, being tossed around by my trainers all the time, getting reprimanded, scolded, yelled at, punished, jeered by mates, and everything you can expect to happen to a leader. Throughout the two months time, I've suffered alot, living in fear constantly as fear of being overrun by the other trainees. Things didn't go very smoothly and there was no one who understood my pain, until something happened, probably the best that has happened to me, I've met some really nice friends, they shared my thoughts, listened to my every grumbling, they can understand me, and weirdest of all, they're girls. I know what you're thinking, but seriously it ain't what you think it is, but sometimes i doubted this stance as well.
During my time there, there were many fun activities, there was the creative sports and the one i liked most was "Tangki Bocor" which stands for Leaking Tank. The rules are simple, fill a small barrel with water and then transfer the water to another big barrel with dozens and dozens of tiny holes in it. We were competing with other companies. The only catch was, there will be "Aliens" obstructing you, constantly looking for opportunities to sabotage you. Our company, Charlie won both the men and women category of the game. I've also managed to see it with my own eyes, how vicious and violent girls can be when it comes to winning. I could Alpha and Bravo girls sabotaging each other while the rules clearly stated they're not allowed to sabotage one another, but it was a fun outing as in the end, everybody had fun.
In the camp, there were religious classes which we have to attend every Thursday and Friday night according to individual's religious views. I was a free thinker at first, but then i thought, i can't survive out here, without someone to guide me, and so i've decided to join the Christian fellowship and see out for myself. It turned out to be a very very wise decision, as while others whine when it's time for the classes, i've been waiting anxiously for the day to arrive, as after stressful hours during daytime, i could really need some time to enjoy myself. We played games, we sang songs worshiping God and get to eat snacks after the sessions. I've went to church every Sunday with the guys and have to say, has been the most wonderful time of my life, a lot of friendly faces instead of the stoic faces of our trainers.
Let me refresh my memories before i continue to part 3 okay?
Think that's all i can remember right now, so long for now.
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