Friday, April 10, 2009

I will be enlisting tomorrow.

For the past one year, National Service had never crossed my mind. I was eighteen then and thought that NS is too early for me to fret my mind over. After the medical examination, NS seems so far away as I was more concerned about other things, such as studies, piano and enjoying my life away.

For the past one month, I was very worried and nervous about enlisting. I started replaying likely scenarios in the mind, visualising what might happen for the next nine weeks. And I tell you, the feeling is not good. But I thought, ' there's still a month' and tried my very best to evade the inevitable.


For the past one week, I was really feeling it. The word 'NS' was floating over my head ominously. I tried to prepare for things that would make my enlistment more bearable, like purchasing products and army essentials. I also met up with various friends and pals and indulged in palatable cuisines. My friends keep telling me to 'enjoy my last bits of freedom'. How true, I thought.

For the past one day, I managed to calm down and accept NS as a part and parcel of life. If you cannot avoid it, why not make it enjoyable and try to relish every moment. I really want to thank the people who have been giving their utmost support, for they sort of expected that I will be very worried over this matter.

To God: For listening to my woes and prayers every single time. For blessing me, my family and my friends. For giving me strength and support when I needed you.

To my parents: For constantly giving their support in every way possible. They could tell that I was out of sorts, and did everything they could to make me feel comfortable.

To my relatives: My aunt, who made bird's nest for me for tomorrow; my aunt, who did a spa massage for my face and being concerned over my skin condition.

To my many friends: For the well-wishes and encouraging messages. Eg: Noah, as usual, dispensing some peals of wisdom; Hazel's survival kit, HKPP,Lao Mao, Sok Shin and many more

To ITE College East: For providing me a conducive workplace and the very friendly colleagues. Special thanks to Veron, for being an understanding and kind superior; Adele,Claudia for always being there for me; Edna, for her advice etc.

For the past one hour, I have been counting my blessings.