Sunday, September 17, 2006
OCS and beyond
Today was a cold and wet day, I didn't do much today except pack my bags for tomorrow. It's going to be a long 3 weeks.
I spent the rest of the day resting and mentally preparing myself for the challenges ahead. These few days I have been thinking about the plans that I have for the future. I've been thinking about all the friends who are important to me, what are my priorities? What are my goals? What motivates me? I have more or less thought about them all, but once in a while, when you face challenges in life, you tend to take a step back and re-evaluate your priorities and objectives in life.
Up till now, I haven't really regretted any decision that I've made in the course of my life. I admit to having thoughts about "what ifs" often. What if I What if I went to SP instead of NP instead? What if? What if?
But I guess there's no point thinking about such pointless things in life anymore isn't it?
I am in the next phase of my life, National Service. 2 months have passed without incident, and the next phase will undoubtedly be tougher and more challenging. After 9 months of OCS training, I'll have another 11 months to serve. Then that will conclude my 1 year 10 months in NS. Then it's 3 years in NUS. Then I think I'll be going overseas to do a master's degree for a year or so. Coming back to get a stable job and buy a 3-room HDB flat for myself. I'd probably be 28 or 29 years old then. In a nutshell for the plans of the course of my life for the next 8 years or so.
Still, I am more or less happy with where I am now, my life is not perfect but I am not complaining. I have completed my Polytechnic education without incident and surpassing several personal expectations, currently serving my mandatory national service, catching up with friends occassionally here and there, then it'll be University life, further education, and working life.
Life is full of uncertainties. Treasure what is important to you. Your family, your friends, your loved ones, your dreams, your passion, you drive, your motivation, your ideas. They are priceless.
Tomorrow I leave at 6am, and will be at SAFTI by 7am to begin my next phase in NS. OCS.
5:42 AM
