2008 is here. Back to school for all the students. Back to work for those who have jobs and time to start looking for one for those who are like me - free lance haha. So lets see.. what have i done in 2007........
For most of the time in 2007 i was busy defending the country. Yep, i was in the army as a PTI. It stands for Physical Training Instructor for those of u who don't know. Was accepted into the course in 2006 and passed out as a PTI in August that year. I would say this is the best thing that happened to me. Being a PTI isn't just slacking in army as everybody thinks. Sure we're slack. But i believe i learnt a lot more useful stuff as compared to many others in the other vocations. Stuff that would actually be useful to me as a person and stuff that would be useful to me when i enter society.
Before being a PTI, i wasn't comfortable talking to large groups of people. I wasn't comfortable talking to strangers. After taking large classes for RT, i gradually overcame my fear and i'm glad to say now that i'm a lot more sociable and a lot more more comfortable talking to people. It isn't just about being able to speak to large groups of people. Its also having enough interesting material when you talk to people. To crack the occasional joke that's actually funny for even 10 people to laugh. Its not something easy to do when you're standing in front of so many people and they're all waiting to hear what you have to say next. I'm thankful i had the chance to learn that.
I made good frens in the army. Lost contact with most of my BMT and Sispec people but still in contact with the PTIs. Great bunch of people. We like to think we're the elites. I can safely say no other unit will come close to even match AFC's fitness score standards. That's why we're the elites. Wahahaha!!! But anyway, i was saying that i made good frens. Knew most of them from KFCC. Guess the person that made the most impact would have to be Xavier. Great personality, great jokes, great fren. All his lame jokes and bullshit aside, he's really quite mature and his thinkings are really different from those of us who have been influenced by the education system. Another person would be Jianling. Another fun loving person, full of shit but ultimately when it comes down to work, he's serious and responsible. First impression these 2 guys might give to anyone is that they're immature. But see them work and you'll know they're pretty serious in what they do.
One thing i've learnt from them, don't stop having fun just cos u're growing up. Set aside some time to feel like a kid again, to have fun without any worries. There are others of cos. So don't feel i'm not giving you credit just cos your name isnt mentioned here. My army life has been quite enriching. It might have been slack but i'm proud of being part of the elites.
The other significant event was losing my gf. I guess i had it coming. It might have been a bad experience, but i think some good came out of it too. I've grown up a bit more after that incident and i've learnt
never to take things for granted. Not your frens, not your loved ones because they chose to stay by you, and they can choose to leave. So cherish them and appreciate them for being there. I started this blog cos i needed a place to vent my feelings. Although there isnt much to vent nowadays, i still try to blog about certain issues that i feel strongly for. To my loyal fan, thanks for reading my posts and entertaining me. I'll be slping after this posting this k.
So has 2007 been a good year for me?? I think i will say Yes. One of the best so far. There has been ups and downs. Lately it has been downs for me and some of the people around me. But to me, it has been a good year because i choose to say it has been good. And now that 2008 is here, things will definitely be better. Happy New Year everybody.
Never let growing up get in the way of you having fun. - Kian Siong
