Thursday, December 30, 2010
.:. Best of both worlds .:.
Can I not flip the coin and choose?
Come and gone another year has gone by like that. But this year was probably the most special, or rather most differentiating, in the sense that I'm no longer going to a new school or tertiary level this past year, but rather another phase of life, NS. Hence it has kind of resulted in a split in my life this year.
Shockingly, there's this part of pre-NS outings, where I spammed alot of it with GOF, but I didn't have much memory of it until I was reading through my archives for the year. Kinda shocking huh. Which is why one of the things I shall try to achieve for 2011, is to blog down every single significant event of my life, either plainly or coded in anyway that I can remember years down the road. This shall serve as a journal, as well as a reminder of thoughts or certain things that I am supposed to take note of, like self-improvemement and stuff.
That being said, I would say my current 8 months in NS, thus far, hasn't been exactly that bad, in a way more towards the slack side even. From BMT all the way to now a Serg, yes there were tough times that I had to grit my teeth to get through, but also I've heard worst of stories that makes me conclude this 8 months could have been worst, which thankfully wasn't.
And to not these 8 months go to waste, I'm already on my way to picking some habits that I believe would be good for me. For example, now that I'm drawing an allowance, I do watch my spending alot more wiser than I use to, making sure in value for money in everything I get. I do not state the amount that I save, but rather the amount I am limited to spend within, which is a better way in my opinion. Also, another thing NS has imbue in me is the need to keep fit. I personally feel that it would utter a failure of life to leave NS without a fitter body, in that sense some chest muscles, considerable arm strength (no need for big budlging biceps) and abs would be perfect. So nowadays I am putting myself through a training regime everynight if time permits.
Another huge change in me, whether is this because of NS I'm not entirely sure. I am becoming more vain. Yes VAIN. I pay alot more attention to the way I dress now, particularly more inclined to Shirts cos I feel the cut is better. T-shirts that I'm getting now are also of a more tighter fit, as cmpared to the baggy tees that I use to favour. Whether this is good or bad I can't exactly pinpoint, so I'm gonna keep myself i check on this point, at least for now I dun feel I'm going overboard yet...YET.
As the year draws to a close(or rather closed already), its time to thank those who've been immensely important in helping me pull through this year. Firstly there's definitely my family. One thing NS has set into me, which I am grateful for, is the importance of family. Calling home everyday is like a must do for me now, even though there isn't much to say. And every week booking out for home dinner is like heavenly :). Another thing I'm very thankful for, is the understanding of my parents. Saturday and Sundays are the only off days I have, of which I have to spend with my friends as well. Hence most of the saturdays, if not all, I spend with my friends. And my parents have understood my need for social contact, giving me the space to do so without much complains. Of that I am very happy. Thank you!
Naturally, the 2nd group I wan to thank is my friends, where GOF takes priority of course. Ever since I entered NS, we've met up almost once a week, except for some weeks when we can't help it. Nothing helps to pull me through the week better than looking forward to booking out to meet these great bunch of ppl on saturday, irregardless of what we are going to do, or not going to do. Specifically, thanks to Ryan for always hearing me complain bout my NS life, Sushan, Wendy and Sharon for making time for us on saturdays even though u have to study, the planners of GOF meetings (which changes here and there and constitutes me as well), and to everyone else in GOF that makes this clique the best eva! So grateful to have you guys as my close friends :) and still going strong.
Not much ppl left left to thank I guess. My life nowadays revolve around jus NS, friends and family. So mainly events to be thankful for left, like PMD, that 3 days of this fateful year and my Teaching Attachment Programme.
So that's the end of 2010 for me then. Another year gone, another comes. Let's hope things will stay great, or get even better this year :)
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