Recent reflections

Hello... its been a long time since I've blogged.

Just let you in on some recent happenings...

First, its almost 3 months now that I have knew Jamie. I just love her so much. I am starting to have lots of duties to perform in my unit... I'm very worried that I might not have enough time to spend with her.

Second, my mom's car just got into another accident... its the 3rd or 4th time already hai I feel so sorry for the car. So sway... My dad's car received a few mysterious scratches in the bonnet and the rear bumper, ouch. I curse the culprits will not be able to continue their family lineage. If they are able, it will be a retarded lineage ;)

Third, I'm beginning to worry about my university education. I have problems getting into NUS & NTU because my results are really damn bad... regret for not studying hard enough and playing too much during my poly years...
I might try SMU, although its quite troublesome (with all the interviews and essay writing) but its still worth a try. But then again I have seen SIM offer an IT degree with Digital Security Systems, and I think it would be a good thing to study because it's an in-thing in the IT world. The degree is offered by the University of Wollongong... (did I spell it right?) My only worry about this is that the uni may not be recognised well by local companies. Any advice?

I have been thinking about some issues about the army. I have a few friends among my circle and they have signed on. The money they are getting is quite good... I have always told myself don't sign on for the money because you can earn more in the civillian world. Actually I would have signed, but there are quite a few issues stopping me. When I sign on, it would be because of my love for my country, my sense of duty to my country. Yes, I'm a patriot whether you believe in this kind of thing anot.

The things that has kept me from signing on are...

1) This army is a draft army. Which means not all are volunteering to be soldiers. There will be lots of NSFs who are unwilling to serve. All this people will make my life in the army not a very pleasant one if I ever sign. I want to be in an army full of soldiers with passion to serve their country. Full of people proud to wearing that uniform. Full of people willing to die in the war front for their motherland when the need arises. Look at the US Army, that army is one with proud soldiers and believe in what they do. Well I guess we don't have a choice that our army has to draft. Our country is simply too small. We do not have enough people that would volunteer to be in the army.

2) There are many dark things that go on in the army (I do not know about other armies), which are ridiculous. The things that some of the higher command do that make you wonder how they got that shiny rank on their shoulders. Our army is one that is untested. We have to really go to war and then we will see which leaders really have substance. And some things will then work out when we learn from the hard way.

3) To be in the army, you must commit yourself to your duties. But I have something more passionate burning in my heart. That is my love for Jamie. I won't be able to spend time with her if I sign on. I choose her over the army.

I will add-on to these points when I discover more from what goes on in the army. Hope these points do give you an insight and maybe help in your decision to sign. If you have anything to comment about these points please leave a comment.


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